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thedesk.net > 2026 > 08 > cable-industry-pioneer-robert-miron-dies-at-89

Cable industry pioneer Robert Miron dies at 89

2+ hour, 26+ min ago   (469+ words) Monday, August 3, 2026 Robert J. Miron, a longtime cable television executive who helped shape Advance/Newhouse Communications, Discovery Communications and several major institutions across the cable and broadband business, died July 29. He was 89. Miron served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer…...

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thedesk.net > 2026 > 07 > youtube-tv-debuts-espn-unlimited

YouTube TV rolls out support for ESPN Unlimited

6+ day, 37+ min ago   (334+ words) Google-owned streaming cable television alternative YouTube TV now offers access to the ESPN Unlimited plan within the ESPN app for customers who have the sports network in their live TV package. Support for ESPN Unlimited comes less than a year…...

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thedesk.net > 2026 > 07 > nexstar-activates-nextgen-tv-signals-in-cleveland-market

Nexstar activates NextGen TV signals in Cleveland market

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (279+ words) Get the latest reports on tech and media earnings — click or tap here Nexstar Media Group activated its NextGen TV signal in the Cleveland market this week, making the ATSC 3.0 technology available in the top 25 markets across the country. WBNX…...

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thedesk.net > 2026 > 07 > charter-adds-premium-spectrum-mobile-offering

Charter adds premium Spectrum Mobile plan, ends by-the-gig sales

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (318+ words) Get the latest reports on tech and media earnings — click or tap here Charter Communications has rolled out a new ultra-premium phone plan that is meant to satisfy power users of its Spectrum Mobile service while simultaneously winding down its…...

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thedesk.net > 2026 > 07 > youtube-clamps-down-low-quality-ai-slop

YouTube will de-monetize low-quality, AI "slop" videos

2+ week, 2+ hour ago   (383+ words) Get the latest reports on tech and media earnings — click or tap here A new policy took effect last week that applies to all creators participating in the YouTube Partner Program, which allows them to earn a share of advertising…...

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thedesk.net > 2026 > 07 > parks-broadband-churn-tracker-q1-2026

Parks: Cable broadband losses eased during Q1, wireless growth continued

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (212+ words) TheDesk.net Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Parks: Cable broadband losses eased during Q1, wireless growth continued Traditional broadband companies saw a smaller amount of churn during the first three months of this year as land-based service providers continue to market bundles that pair…...

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thedesk.net > 2026 > 07 > weather-channel-quietly-added-to-slimmer-youtube-tv-packages

Weather Channel quietly added to slimmer YouTube TV packages

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (177+ words) YouTube TV has quietly added two new channels to its low-cost streaming plans several weeks after an agreement with Allen Media Company allows the streaming cable alternative to continue carrying the broadcaster’s networks. Earlier this month, Comedy.TV was added…...

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thedesk.net > 2026 > 07 > directv-scripps-uverse-return-new-deal

Scripps-owned local stations return to DIRECTV under new deal

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (312+ words) Dozens of local television stations owned by the E. W. Scripps Company have returned to DIRECTV’s satellite and streaming platforms after a months-long distribution dispute ended with a new agreement on Friday, according to sources who spoke with The Desk. The channels…...

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thedesk.net > 2026 > 07 > bango-sports-fans-willing-to-switch-broadband-wireless-operators-for-easier-access-to-games

Bango: Sports fans willing to switch broadband, wireless operators for easier access to games

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (234+ words) Live sports has become such a confusing endeavor across streaming television services that many fans are willing to switch their phone or broadband Internet provider if it meant having simpler access to the games they want to follow, according to…...

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thedesk.net > 2026 > 07 > weigel-metv-audience-intelligence-ads-platform

Weigel launches audience-based ads platform across multicast TV networks

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (245+ words) WPIX-TV, NewsNation forced to evacuate after nearby building buckles in NYC The platform, called MeTV Audience Intelligence, leverages the branding of Weigel’s most-popular multicast television network, whose classic programming often ranks among the most-watched shows in Nielsen’s weekly national reports....