B&C Today: NBC Sports Nabs Six Nations Rugby Rights; Netflix Stock Jumps

Broadcasting & Cable Newsletter   October 6, 2017     The best of BroadcastingCable.com delivered to your inbox daily     Top Stories       NBC Sports Group Acquires U.S. Rights to Six Nations Rugby Championship Annual tournament features England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, Italy READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: The deal increases NBC Sports Group's rugby offerings, which include the Olympics, the Rugby World Cup through 2023, and Premiership Rugby.   Netflix Stock Jumps as Higher Rates Announced OTT provider's content spending to hit $7B READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Netflix's prices are rising to $13.99 from $11.99 a month for its premium tier, its standard plan rises to $10.99 from $9.99. Its basic plan stays at $7.99.   Sorenson Media Using Smart TV Real-Time Data From Inscape Station clients get viewer analytics READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: More than 80 stations use Sorenson Media's Spark Station Analytics. Sparks attention metrics give TV broadcasters the ability to make time-sensitive programming decisions.   More Top Stories       Disney, Altice Announce New Distribution Agreement MGM Gives CEO Barber Extension Through 2022 Marni Walden to Leave Verizon NBC Sports Chicago Names Cross VP of Content Netflix Orders Season of 'Raising Dion' fuboTV Exits Beta on Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS and Android Re:Create Coalition Wants NAFTA Safe Harbors Seth Rogen's 'Future Man' Starts on Hulu Nov. 14 Telemundo Makes History Online Political Ad Bill Nears Introduction more headlines »   Blog Of Note     'B&C' Seeks Nominations for Local TV's Best in 2017 By Michael Malone B&C will salute the finest executives in local television, and the top station group, in its Dec. 4 issue. Readers are encouraged to submit nominations for the 2017 Station General Manager, News Director, Multiplatform Broadcaster and Station Group of the Year. READ MORE » more blogs »   Departments       Programming: 'Ash Vs. Evil Dead' Season Three Starts on Starz Feb. 25 Washington: Clyburn Staffer Joins Carr Office Local TV: Lori Stokes Named 'Good Day New York' Co-Host Platforms: Charter, MSG Networks Agree on 'MSG GO' Distribution: CTD's 'Daily Mail TV' Takes Top Spot in National Debut   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     Director, Local Media Major League Soccer – New York City, NY, United States   Maintenance Technician WTTG Fox 5/Fox 5 Plus – Washington, DC, United States   General Manager Citadel Communications – Providence, RI, United States   General Sales Manager WPSD-TV – Paducah, KY, 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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