MCN Newswire: ESPN Saw the Future, and Adjusted; Verizon Partners With Samsung, Cisco on 5G; TCM GM Dorian Adds EVP Role

Multichannel Newswire   May 11, 2017     Today's Top Stories       Iger: ESPN's Eyes Wide Open Disney chief says sports leader saw trends coming READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Walt Disney Co. chairman and CEO Bob Iger said ESPN has made the necessary adjustments to offset dwindling subscriber numbers, focusing its energies on mobile apps and changing shows and talent to drive deeper engagement.   Verizon Taps Samsung, Cisco for Multi-Vendor 5G Trials First deployment occurring in Ann Arbor, Mich. READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: The trial rollout follows Verizon's announcement earlier this year that it would test speedy, 5G-based fixed wireless services in a total of 11 markets by mid-year.   Turner Promotes Jennifer Dorian to EVP 360 Brand Strategy Long-time exec will continue as GM of Turner Classic Movies, FilmStruck READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: In the newly created position, Dorian will lead a company-wide initiative to identify new opportunities for revenue growth from 360-degree brand extensions across Turner networks, franchises, talent and characters.   More Top Stories       Senators Want Pai to Drill Down on DDoS Attacks Joel Stillerman Joins Hulu as Chief Content Officer Jordan Levin Named CEO of Awesomeness Upfronts 2017: Telemundo Quadruples Down on Double Acción Univision Now App Lands on Roku TNT Continues Weekly Cable Ratings Roll FS1 Tops Sports Emmys Wins Cable News Nets Pressed for More Diverse Political Talkers Trump Takes to Twitter to Trample Critics of Comey Dismissal CREDO Markets Anti-Trump Unlimited Data Plan more headlines »   Videos/Blogs/Extras       MCN Hot Spot: Amazon's 'I Love Dick' Premieres Friday MCN Sneak Peek: Netflix's 'Orange Is the New Black' Season 5 Premieres June 9 The Bauminator, Jeff Baumgartner: Demand for 'OITNB' Spiked Following Hack As I Was Saying, Gary Arlen: Viewers Spend Half a Day With Media, But Conflicting Views on 'Where' Numbers: Pew Finds Partisan Divide on Role of Media Widening   Events     VIDWeek June 12-16, 2017 Learn More The Programmatic Summit June 12-13 | The Stewart Hotel, NYC Learn More Social TV Conference June 12, 2017 | The Stewart Hotel, NYC Learn More Next TV Summit 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     Senior Real Time Editor The E.W. Scripps Company – AZ, United States   Executive Director/CEO PBS North Coast (KEET-TV) – Eureka, CA, United States   Writer/Producer/Editor GSN – Santa Monica, CA, United States   Creative Services Director KCCI-TV – Des Moines, IA, 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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