MCN Newswire: True Crime Pays; Comcast Expanding the Upstream; A la Carte Demand Waxes and Wanes

Multichannel Newswire   March 27, 2017     Today's Top Stories       Cover Story: True Crime Confidential Why real-life tales of murder and mayhem are filling network lineups READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: True crime pays when it comes to TV ratings, particularly among women, as audiences fixate on harrowing tales of violence, serial killers, unsolved cases and crimes that have become part of the cultural landscape.   Comcast Eyes Upstream Expansion as it Pulls Fiber Deeper Upstream-widening 'mid-split' factoring into MSO's plans, exec says READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: To help it keep pace with capacity demands, Comcast is pursuing a strategy that would expand the amount of spectrum dedicated to the upstream to 85 MHZ from today's range of 5 MHz to 42 MHz.   Let's Get Ready to Bundle Study finds a la carte desire wanes as cost increases READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: While consumers say they want a la carte pricing for pay TV networks, the number of channels they're willing to shell out for is relatively low, according to a new survey by Hub Entertainment Research.   More Top Stories       Trump, Charter's Rutledge Hail Call Center Repatriation Pai Praises Charter's $25B Infrastructure Investment Raycom Stations Back on U-verse After Carriage Dispute Verizon Teams With SES on Ultra HD Trial Comcast Has OTT Rights to Offer Some Channels Nationwide: Report AT&T Expands Fiber to 17 More Metros Altice USA Gives Lightpath a Bigger Voice Pursuit Channel Bags U-verse Carriage Deal AT&T, DOJ Settle Dodgers Suit Pai: Fake News Debate Is for 'Political Actors' more headlines »   Videos/Blogs/Extras       MCN Original Video: A&E and Lifetime EVP/GM Rob Sharenow Unveils Programming Plans for Both Networks MCN Hot Spot: AMC's 'The Son' Premieres April 8 Through the Wire: 2017 'MCN' Wonder Women Honorees Hail Their Super-Powered Champions Wonder Women Luncheon: Lesley Stahl Says Public Support for Media Might Backfire on Trump MCN Online Extra, March 27 Issue: Deloitte's 'Digital Democracy Survey and More Links From the Print Edition   Events     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 VIDWeek June 12-16, 2017 Learn More The Programmatic Summit June 12-13 | The Stewart Hotel, NYC Learn More Next TV Summit June 14, 2017 | The Stewart Hotel, NYC Learn More Emerging Video Technologies June 15, 2017 | Convene Conference Center, NYC Learn More Next Wave Of Leaders June 16, 2017 | The Stewart Hotel, NYC Learn More The Digital Media Tech Leadership Summit June 20-21, 2017 | Tampa Airport Marriott, FL Learn More more events »   Jobs     News Director Arizona Public Media – Tucson, AZ, United States   EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, VIDEO PROMOTION Arizona State University – Phoenix, AZ, United States   Video Specialist Central Intelligence Agency – Washington, DC, United States   Real-Time Editor The E.W. Scripps Company – AZ, 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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