B&C Today: FCC Approves CenturyLink-Level 3; FCC Dismisses Word Network Complaint Against Comcast

Broadcasting & Cable Newsletter   October 31, 2017     The best of BroadcastingCable.com delivered to your inbox daily     Top Stories       FCC Approves CenturyLink-Level 3 Merger Deal to close by end of week READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: The merger, which would boost CenturyLink's enterprise and wholesale broadband business data services, was announced Oct. 31 of last year and applications were filed with the FCC and for antitrust review by the Department of Justice in December.   FCC Dismisses Word Network Complaint Against Comcast Says case was not made, exclusive digital rights don't constitute affiliation READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: TWN had alleged that Comcast discriminated against it by reducing its carriage without a valid business reason and by seeking exclusive digital rights to TWN online.   NBC Sees Double-Digit Growth in Olympic Ad Sales Super Bowl spots selling for more than $5M READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: The last winter Olympics, from Sochi, Russia, generated about $850 million in ad revenue. Lovinger said he was expecting an increase in the low double digits, including digital and social spending.   More Top Stories       DirecTV, DirecTV Now Add CBS Fare to VOD Vault Netflix Drama 'House of Cards' Will End in 2018 FCC Frees Up E-Rate Money for Storm-Hit Institutions IFC Comedy 'Brockmire' Back in the Spring 'The Beach House' to Air on Hallmark Channel in May RFD-TV Added to House Video Lineup YouTube TV Set to Connect With Android TV, Xbox One, Apple TV Devices Mediacom Refinances Bank Facilities Shapiro: CTA Launching Pro-Innovation Country Rankings CCFC Launches Screen Time-Limiting Action Net more headlines »   Departments       Programming: 'Steven Universe' Back on Cartoon Network App Nov. 10 Washington: Net Neutrality Activists Plan Halloween Themed Protest Fates & Fortunes: FCC's Pai Names Associate General Counsel Currency: Reports: Sprint, T-Mobile Break Off Merger Talks   Jobs     General Manager WLNE-TV/abc6 – Providence, RI, United States   Account Executive WLNE-TV/abc6 – Providence, RI, United States   Morning Executive Producer Hearst Television – Des Moines, IA, United States   Local Sales Manager Hearst Television – Rogers, AR, 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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