The Business of Television : Cox Communications

Cable Show ’09: Floating Over Economic Tsunamis

News — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:47:00 GMT

Executives at the National Cable & Telecommunications Association’s Cable Show ’09 last week were relatively upbeat about their prospects. “We’re an industry that is still growing customers,” said Pat Esser, CEO of Cox Communications. Consumers see...(read more)

Cox Communications Rolls Out My Primetime

News — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:30:00 GMT

Cable operator Cox Communications has begun a yearlong campaign to roll out its primetime video-on-demand programming to the rest of its 18 markets. Also, the cabler now is offering shows on VOD from cable networks such as TNT and TBS and primetime programs...(read more)

Comcast’s Roberts: Web Video Comes in Peace

News — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:49:51 GMT

Brian Roberts, CEO of Comcast, the nation’s largest cable company, says that Web video can be a friend of the cable industry. Taking part in the opening session at the National Cable and Telecommunications Association’s Cable Show in Washington, D.C....(read more)

Honoring Leading Executives in Cable

News — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 03:17:00 GMT

DINESH JAIN Name: Dinesh “Dinni” Jain, president-COO, Insight Communications Vanguard Award: Cable Operations Management How long in current position: Five years. Mr. Jain was appointed president in February 2006, having served as chief operating officer...(read more)

Cox Adds Bollywood on-Demand Package

News — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:33:46 GMT

Cox Communications has added a Bollywood Hits on Demand subscription package in select markets. The package features 40 hours of Bollywood movies and music. New titles will be added weekly. The package, which costs $9.99 per month, is available to Cox...(read more)

FCC’s Media Bureau Takes Lead on NFL Net Complaint

News — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:54:36 GMT

The Media Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission is again stepping in to speed the resolution of a complaint that cable systems aren’t dealing fairly with an independent cable network, this time to the benefit of the NFL Network. The Media Bureau...(read more)

Fox Business, Charter Sign Carriage Deal

News — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:26:37 GMT

Fox Business Network and Charter Communications have signed a deal that will expand Fox Business’ presence in the Midwest and Northeast areas. FBN will be added to the digital tier on Charter Cable starting Wednesday, extending the network to 200,000...(read more)

Cox Communications Names Brennan to Run Operations

News — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:35:24 GMT

Leo W. Brennan has been named chief operations officer for Cox Communications Inc., the company announced. Mr. Brennan had been senior VP and general manager of Cox’s cable system in Las Vegas. In his new post, he will be responsible for overseeing the...(read more)

‘Yule Log’ Returns to iN Demand Networks, WPIX

News — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:20:08 GMT

iN Demand Networks is bringing back “The Yule Log” on Dec. 8 due to popular demand. The high-definition “Yule Log,” featuring a crackling fireplace and holiday music, is available free to Comcast, Cox Communications, Time Warner Cable and Bright House...(read more)

Cox Adds Wireless Service

News — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:49:43 GMT

Cox Communications plans to add wireless to its bundle of entertainment and communications services in 2009. The wireless service, which will join Cox’s digital cable, high-speed Internet and telephone offerings, will allow customers to view television...(read more)

Rounding Up HD News: HD Channel Bonanza, LG Player Streams Netflix

News — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:01:37 GMT

HD Channel Inventory Growing on Cable, Satellite DirecTV said this week that it will add 14 high-definition channels on Aug. 14, bringing its total to 130. The largest U.S. satellite TV service’s new HD channels will include two from Showtime and 23 regional...(read more)