MCN Newswire: Cable's Economic Bang; Verizon's Mobile Plays; Hulu's Ad Tech

Top Stories - Sept. 3, 2015 Study: Cable Contributed $386B to Economy in 2014 The U.S. cable industry was responsible for $386 billion in economic impact in 2014 and accounted for 2.7 million jobs nationwide, a new study commissioned by the NCTA found. more Verizon Expands its NFL Mobile Play Expanding on its NFL mobile exclusive, Verizon Wireless said all current and legacy price plans will include live streaming of Sunday local NFL games as well as Thursday Night Football, Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football match-ups. more RELATED: Verizon's Go90 Nears Launch: Report Go90, Verizon's ad-supported "mobile-first" OTT video service is inching toward its commercial debut, with a launch expected in the "coming days," according to reports. more Hulu Launches Ad-Free Option Taking more direct aim at competitors such as Netflix and Amazon, Hulu has introduced a commercial-free plan for $11.99 per month, just $4 more per month than its ad-based subscription service. more RELATED: Hulu Subscription Tier Spotlights New Ad Tech Hulu's announcement Wednesday that it has launched an $11.99 "ad-free" subscription tier highlights the importance of new technologies that are playing a major role in transforming the way content and advertising are delivered to consumers. more Video/Blogs/Events MCN Hot Spot Netflix's 'Narcos' As I Was Saying, Gary Arlen Watching TV Doesn't Necessarily Make You Fat The Bauminator, Jeff Baumgartner The New Apple TV: Priced to Sell? Community, Leslie Jaye Goff #CableInTheCommunity: The Dog Days of Summer (Vote for America's Hero Dog Through Labor Day) MCN Wonder Women 2016 Annual Call for Nominations Event: NYC Television Week, Oct. 20-22 Waldorf Astoria, Oct. 20; Park Central Hotel, Oct. 21-22 News FCC Approves Charter-TWC Protective Orders Comcast Business Checks In With Hilton Deal Study: Italians Watch More TV, Brits Prefer OTT Weather Channel Reaches TV Everywhere Mass HBO, Netflix, Nielsen Score Tech Emmys ESPN's Santa Cruz-Mares Fight Delivers Knockout Ratings Fiorina Calls CNN Debate Change Team Effort RELATED: CNN Changes Debate Eligibility Netflix Nabs 'The View' EP for Chelsea Handler Talker 'The Daily Show' Adds New Correspondents Samantha Bee Going 'Full Frontal' for TBS 'Survivor's Remorse' Renewed for Third Season Disney Channel, Disney Junior Set 'PJ Masks' Debut 'Doctor Who' Update: River Song Returns FCC Approves Good-Faith Retrans Review Item Sr Client Services Account Specialist Charter - Englewood, CO Sr Telecom Administrator Charter - St. Louis, MO Technical Customer Service Representative Charter - Bridgeton, MO Service Delivery Analyst Charter - Simpsonville, SC See all career listings here.   ©2015 NewBay Media, LLC

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