WHY THIS MATTERS:The telco is eyeing a next-gen, IP-powered version of Fios TV to succeed its current system and also enable a new, more personalized user experience for set-tops and mobile devices.
WHY THIS MATTERS:The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 3 met with Charter execs in May, the first time since about 1,800 of its members who work for the MSO in New York and New Jersey went on strike in March, but talks broke down after the company continued to balk at funding the union medical and pension plans.
WHY THIS MATTERS:After a weak first quarter in which traditional media ad spending fell 2%, Nathanson said he's lowering his projection for total TV ad revenue growth this year to -4% from -3.5%.