Multichannel Newswire: 2013 U.S Open: New York Spotlight On Rafa, Serena
Top Stories - August 26, 2013
2013 U.S Open: New York Spotlight On Rafa, Serena All told, ESPN2, Tennis Channel, CBS and CBS Sports Network are scheduled to present over 230 hours of live coverage from the Grand Slam tourney.more
C-DOCSIS: It's Not Just For China The first "C" in C-DOCSIS stands for "China," but the budding, low-cost architecture tailored for high-density apartment buildings and other forms of multi-dwelling units could end up playing a significant role in a number of emerging cable markets around the globe, according to an analyst who tracks cable's global broadband developments.more
Tennis Channel Serves TV Everywhere To Verizon, NCTC Subs After serving up a free mobile app during its coverage of the French Open this May and June, Tennis Channel is jumping into the TV Everywhere game with Verizon FiOS TV and the National Cable Television Cooperative, beginning with the 2013 U.S. Open.more
TWC Offers Free TV Antennas In CBS Blackout Markets Time Warner Cable on Friday started to offer free TV antennas to customers who are affected by the MSO's ongoing retransmission dispute with CBS. As another option, the MSO has also partnered with Best Buy to give customers affected by the blackout the opportunity to purchase antennas at a discount. more
Boxfish Casts A New TV Hook Recommendation engines and video discovery platforms are all the rage as cable operators and other video service providers seek out ways to help customers find something interesting to watch from an ever-increasing menu of viewing options.more
CBS, CBS Sports Net Run Cross-Promos for 'Hawaii Five-O,' College Football Opener With gridiron action drawing nigh, CBS Sports Network is ratcheting up its promo game to trumpet its college-season opener, CBS drama Hawaii Five-O, late-night show, Lead Off, and the second season of pro football review series, Monday NFL QB.more
'Wonder Women' Nominations Now Being Accepted Multichannel News is now accepting suggestions for the 16th class of "Wonder Women."more