MCN Newswire: YouTube TV Launches; AMC Networks Embracing Virtual MVPDs; Zaslav Sees Compensation Rise 13%

Multichannel Newswire   April 6, 2017     Today's Top Stories       YouTube TV Goes Live in Handful of Markets New $35/month OTT TV service debuts in New York, L.A., San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago and Philadelphia READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: The no-contract service offers more than 50 channels, including major broadcast networks, via mobile devices, Web browsers and Chromecast, with support for more connected TV devices coming later this year.   AMC Networks 'Positioned Extremely Well' for OTT TV Shift Distribution exec says programmer well-suited for virtual MVPD era READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Noting that AMC Networks is the only non-broadcast affiliated group to be part of YouTube TV's programming mix, distribution president Bob Broussard said the programmer's content speaks to the kind of mobile-first consumers who will gravitate to virtual MVPD services.   Zaslav's Pay Rises 13% in 2016 International chief Perrette sees compensation grow 57% READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Discovery Communications CEO David Zaslav saw his base pay dip in 2016, but stock and option awards pushed his 2016 total compensation to $37.2 million from $32.4 million the prior year.   More Top Stories       FCC's Pai Putting Economic Analysis Front and Center Spectrum Hearing Reveals Raw Wounds From Privacy Rules Rollback AT&T Hooks Free HBO Into Unlimited Mobile Plans Fios Subs Get MSG GO Access Herring's OAN, AWE Channels Gain DirecTV Slots Sling TV Gets Showtime FilmOn X Appeals Ninth Circuit Panel Decision to Full Court MGM Buying Out Partners to Take Ownership of Epix IFC Renews 'Brockmire' Prior to Linear Launch Democrat FCC Bill Targets 'Fake News' Retaliation more headlines »   Videos/Blogs/Extras       MCN Hot Spot: National Geographic Channel's 'Genius' Premieres April 25 MCN Hot Spot: HBO's 'Game of Thrones' Premieres July 16 MCN Slideshow: Freeze Frame Photos From the April 3 Issue Picture This, R. Thomas Umstead: Amazon Hits Paydirt With NFL Streaming Deal The Bauminator, Jeff Baumgartner: Apple Eyes Premium TV Bundle: Report   Events     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     Executive in Charge of Production PBS SoCal – Costa Mesa, CA, United States   Senior Director/Chief Content Officer UNC-TV – RTP, NC, United States   Executive Producer/Host Blue Ridge PBS – Roanoke, VA, United States   Grants Officer UNC-TV – RTP, NC, 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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