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Georg Szalai
Cable's bills come due as cash flow dries up
Submitted by Benton Foundation on October 15, 2008 - 7:35amLast updated: October 15, 2008 - 7:35am
Until the start of the fourth quarter, big cable stocks where among the few bright spots in the entertainment sector this year. After all, cable has long been seen as a sector shielded from the worst economic woes.
Political ad-spending to hit record
Submitted by Benton Foundation on October 8, 2008 - 7:14amLast updated: October 8, 2008 - 7:15am
The economy and the overall advertising market may be under pressure, but political ad spending this year is expected to reach a new record, even though it may fall short of original estimates.
Digital TV switch will boost cable subscriptions
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 9, 2008 - 7:14pmMost cable operators have been struggling with basic-subscriber declines in recent quarters, but the digital TV transition early next year could provide a once-in-a-lifetime boost for some. Observers say that overall, cable companies -- rather than their satellite TV and telecom rivals breathing down their necks -- look best positioned to sign up a portion of the estimated 14 million US homes who still only get free over-the-air television rather than paying monthly fees to multichannel providers.
