MCN Newswire: Hearst-DirecTV Talks Falter; Comcast in 'Deep Metadata' With Acquisition; Cable Stocks Taking Off

Multichannel Newswire   Jan. 4, 2017     Today's Top Stories       Hearst: We're Trying Broadcaster says DirecTV retrans negotiations 'thwarted' by unrealistic proposals as NFL Playoffs near READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: About 33 Hearst stations in 26 markets went dark to DirecTV subscribers at midnight on Jan. 1 after the parties could not reach a retransmission-consent agreement.   Comcast Acquires Watchwith Will tap Watchwith's 'deep metadata' tech to accelerate new search and discovery capabilities for X1, other video platforms READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Watchwith's technology can provide information about what's occurring within a movie or TV show, including the actors appearing onscreen, the location of a given scene or the beginning of a memorable clip.   Wall Street Gets a New Take on Cable Stocks From 'anything but' in 2016 to 'anything goes' in 2017 READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Cable stocks had a strong run in 2016 — distributor shares increased almost 40% for the year — and with a more business-friendly presidential administration set to take hold later this month, the sector has ample runway ahead, analysts say.   More Top Stories       CES 2017: Dish Unit Pitches Android TV-Powered AirTV Box for $99 CES 2017: Dish's Hopper DVR to Connect to Amazon Alexa CES 2017: Sling TV Launches Certification Program CES 2017: TV Brand Trio Sparks Up 'Fire TV Edition' 4K Models Charter, Verizon Among Group to Trial New 'Open Caching' Architecture McCaskill, Portman Press Cable on Fees, Promotions ISPs Target Broadband Privacy Regs Rosenworcel Stands by Net-Neutrality Rules Making the FCC 'Great' Again Fox News Channel's Megyn Kelly to Join NBC News more headlines »   Videos/Blogs/Extras       MCN Hot Spot: Netflix's 'One Day at a Time' Premieres Friday MCN Original Video: One Question for ... Talk Show Host Mario Armstrong MCN Slideshow: Freeze Frame Photos From the Jan. 2 Issue The Bauminator, Jeff Baumgartner: Arris Pushes Back D3.1 Modem Launch Bookmark This: Follow MCN's Coverage of CES   Events     Technology Leadership Summit March 8-9, 2017 | Crowne Plaza | Charlotte, NC Learn More Wonder Women March 23, 2017 | New York Hilton Midtown | New York, NY Learn More Advanced Advertising March 27, 2017 | Convene Conference Center | New York, NY Learn More Technology Leadership Awards April 24, 2017 | Westgate Resort & Casino | Las Vegas, NV Learn More more events »   Jobs     Lecturer, The Media School (Broadcast Journalism) Indiana University – IN, United States   Sr. Publicist Boston Symphony Orchestra – Boston, MA, United States   Broadcast Systems Operator Los Angeles Unified School District – Los Angeles, United States, United States   Race and Ethnicity Reporter (Senior Broadcast Specialist) WUWM Milwaukee Public Radio – Milwaukee, WI, United States   more jobs » News Blogs Events Images Tech   Advertise Contact Us Send this to a friend       ©2017 NewBay Media, LLC

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