Cablevision

Cable Firms Planning Network DVR as Alternative to Set-Top Recorders

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:02:14 -0700

Cable, Led by Cablevision, Mulls Network DVR

Holiday Shapiro — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:19:05 -0700

Cablevision Rolls Out Free Wi-Fi in NY

Lindsy Embree — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:42:04 -0700

Why the Cablevision Decision Matters

Stevie Converse — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:02:49 -0700

Politicians Reaction to Newsday-Cablevision Deal Mixed

Stevie Converse — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:39:04 -0700

Cablevision's Acquisition of Newsday Complete

Stevie Converse — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:49:37 -0700

Can David Verklin Set Cable's Next Generation of TV Advertising?

Stevie Converse — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:55:52 -0700

David Verklin will have to paddle very, very fast in his new job.

As of Aug. 4, Verklin will head Canoe Ventures LLC, the New York-based joint venture established by Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications, Charter Communications, Cablevision Systems and Bright House Networks.

After Years of Turmoil, Newsday Prepares for Another Owner

Stevie Converse — Tue, 27 May 2008 10:53:32 -0700

Not so long ago, Newsday belonged to the front rank of American journalism. It reached far beyond its original role as chronicler of Long Island, covered news worldwide, undertook big reporting projects and even had the audacity to take on the New York City market.

Cablevision's WiFi Roll Out — A Wireless Plan B?

Stevie Converse — Tue, 27 May 2008 09:18:54 -0700

As I discussed in the context of the Sprint/Clearwire/Etc.

Cablevision: Newsday Buy Is a 'Wonderful Fit'

Stevie Converse — Fri, 23 May 2008 08:35:39 -0700

As it awaits a regulatory review of the pending purchase of Newsday, Cablevision Systems Corp. yesterday called the deal a "wonderful fit" to mostly supportive shareholders but lost patience with one who begged to differ.

McCain and His Lobbyists: the Cablevision Connection

Stevie Converse — Wed, 21 May 2008 07:25:52 -0700

One great but unnoticed benefit to McCain of fighting with Obama about talking to Iran for the last six days: It has somewhat overshadowed a string of stories about top McCain advisors who have made a living lobbying for some rather dubious foreign regimes.

More Disturbing Numbers for Telcos

Stevie Converse — Thu, 15 May 2008 06:48:21 -0700

Two separate sources this week are offering up more analysis showing the telcos are falling behind the cable companies in the broadband and video battle.

New Vision for Newsday

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 13 May 2008 08:45:35 -0700

Having clinched a deal for Newsday, Cablevision Systems Corp.'s challenge now is to ensure that the $650 million it will shell out for the newspaper will be worth it.

Tribune to Sell Newsday to Cablevision

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 13 May 2008 08:38:31 -0700

Tribune Co. today announced an agreement to sell Long Island newspaper Newsday to Cablevision Systems Corp. for $650 million.

Newsday Sale Eases Tribune Debt - For Now

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 13 May 2008 08:14:29 -0700

Tribune Co.'s $650 million sale of Newsday, announced Monday, is an important step toward alleviating its debt burden — for this year.

Newsday Buy Should Clear Regulatory Hurdles

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 13 May 2008 08:07:58 -0700

Cablevision’s $650 million purchase of the venerable Long Island newspaper Newsday shouldn't face high regulatory hurdles in Washington D.C., according to one media analyst.

Cablevision Enlarges News Push with Newsday Buy

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 13 May 2008 08:01:27 -0700

MSO Cablevision Systems doubled up its news footprint on Long Island in suburban New York by firming a $650 million definitive agreement Monday to buy a 97% stake in local daily newspaper Newsday.

Cablevision Plans Wi-Fi Mesh Challenge

Stevie Converse — Mon, 12 May 2008 08:51:34 -0700

Multiple system operator (MSO) Cablevision has decided to build a massive $350 million Wi-Fi mesh, covering its customer base in the New York Metropolitan area, and offer the service free to its customer base of cable TV, business broadband, residential broadband and VoIP users.

News Corp. Unexpectedly Drops Bid for Newsday

Holiday Shapiro — Mon, 12 May 2008 07:46:06 -0700

Rupert Murdoch's News Corp on Saturday dropped its $580 million bid for Tribune Co's Newsday newspaper, just days after Murdoch said a deal was imminent, leaving cable television operator Cablevision as the likely winner of the Long Island daily.

Sources Say Cablevision's Newsday Bid Taken Seriously

Stevie Converse — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:36:12 -0700

A day after News Corp. chief Rupert Murdoch spoke confidently that he would end up buying Newsday, sources familiar with the negotiations in Chicago said last week's higher bid from Cablevision Systems Corp. is being seriously considered.