B&C Today: Ex-FEMA Head Calls Out Apple; Analyst Sees Problems With Discovery-Scripps

Broadcasting & Cable Newsletter   October 10, 2017     The best of BroadcastingCable.com delivered to your inbox daily     Top Stories       Ex-FEMA Head Calls Out Apple Over FM Chips Craig Fugate calls company's stance on emergency communications baffling READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: In the wake of Hurricane Irma, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and Florida Democrat Sen. Bill Nelson, ranking member of the Commerce Committee, called on Apple to activate the chips.   Analyst Sees Problems With Discovery-Scripps Combination Ratings down on Scripps shows READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Back when the deal was announced, analyst Michael Nathanson noted that combining two cable network companies doesn't address the issues facing the industry.   Scripps Networks Making New Shows for Facebook Mid-form video to appear in Watch and Spotlight sections READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Facebook has been looking to increase its presence in premium video and the premium video advertising market.   More Top Stories       Viacom Shares Fall on Analyst Report Discovery Latin America's Martínez to Retire ESPN Suspends Anchor Jemele Hill Meghan McCain Joins 'The View' as Co-Host Former ESPN Exec Joins Dish Media Sales WME|IMG Is Renamed Endeavor Vaqueiro Named Co-Anchor of Telemundo Weekend News NFL Telecasts Score Big on Social Media Fox Orders Five More Episodes of Drama 'Star' Tara Reid Stars in Ion Christmas Movie more headlines »   Departments       Fates and Fortunes: Harvey Weinstein Fired From Weinstein Company Distribution: Dish 'Pauses' Service to Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands Programming: FX Edits 'American Horror Story' Episode in Wake of Las Vegas Shooting Platforms: Hulu Gets Into eSports With Four New Series from ESL Washington: CWA to FCC: Wireless Is No Substitute for Wired 'Net   Events     Streaming Technology Leadership Summit October 16-17, 2017 | The Stewart Hotel, NYC Learn More NYC Television Week October 16-19, 2017 | NYC Learn More B&C Hall Of Fame October 16 | Grand Hyatt Hotel, NYC Learn More VR 2020 Summit October 17 | The Stewart Hotel, NYC Learn More Advanced Advertising October 18 | Sheraton Times Square, NYC Learn More NextTV Summit New York City October 18 | Sheraton Times Square, NYC Learn More Hispanic Television Summit October 19 | Sheraton Times Square, NYC Learn More TV Data Summit October 19 | Sheraton Times Square, NYC Learn More more events »   Jobs     Morning Executive Producer Hearst Television – Des Moines, IA, United States   Local Sales Manager Hearst Television – Rogers, AR, United States   Maintenance Technician WTTG Fox 5/Fox 5 Plus – Washington, DC, United States   General Manager Citadel Communications – Providence, RI, United States   more jobs » News Blogs Events People TV Careers   Advertise Contact Us Send this to a friend       ©2017 NewBay Media, LLC

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