Jon Lafayette
Jon has been business editor of Broadcasting+Cable since 2010. He focuses on revenue-generating activities, including advertising and distribution, as well as executive intrigue and merger and acquisition activity. Just about any story is fair game, if a dollar sign can make its way into the article. Before B+C, Jon covered the industry for TVWeek, Cable World, Electronic Media, Advertising Age and The New York Post. A native New Yorker, Jon is hiding in plain sight in the suburbs of Chicago.
Latest articles by Jon Lafayette
![The Perfect Couple](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b8rCb8fE6yEZGUeTUGFSxW-320-80.jpg)
Netflix’s ‘The Perfect Couple’ Opens Atop TVision’s Power Score Rankings
By Jon Lafayette published
Netflix has six shows in Top 20
![Noticias Univision anchor Jorge Ramos at the 2022 TelevisaUnivision upfront in New York.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TacNVbJdPhH3BahuBDKFH5-320-80.jpg)
News Anchor Jorge Ramos Leaving Univision at Year-End
By Jon Lafayette published
40-year run ends after 2024 presidential election
![Packers v Eagle in Sao Paulo, Brasil](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xcRt2Sbi4Dmde9aqWjRyca-320-80.jpg)
Streaming Gaining Share of Live News, Sports Viewing, Inscape Study Finds
By Jon Lafayette published
Streaming-only viewers accounted for 60% of TV usage in Q2
![Sky vs Fevre](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4o6hrRREAnrH4xjsigP3ad-320-80.jpg)
Focus on Women’s Sports Boosts Scripps in Upfront
By Jon Lafayette published
Volume up ‘low single digits,’ CRO Brian Norris says
![AMC's 'Dark Winds'](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HfsaQsXqu9riqrmTeBTKaa-320-80.jpg)
AMC Network Team With PulsePoint to Boost Programmatic Pharma Ad Sales
By Jon Lafayette published
Inventory available via PulsePoint’s DSP
![Election Ad Campaign Spending](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c85jXwNGsKhugeTySHsCFM-320-80.jpg)
Digital Ad Sellers See More Political Activity, IAB Study Finds
By Jon Lafayette published
84% of sellers say prices are up
![DirecTV service truck](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DnsvvkaZvH5pMKgyGTTvsD-320-80.jpeg)
DirecTV Offers $30 Credit to Subscribers Who Sign Up for Rivals Fubo and Sling to Watch Football Games During Disney Blackout
By Jon Lafayette published
Blackout started September 1
![Luka Dallas Mavericks](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UWK3s47xD2NsBaiLDxZNWo-320-80.jpg)
Dallas Mavericks Move Local NBA Telecasts to Tegna Stations
By Jon Lafayette published
Games will air on KMPX, WFAA and in several other Texas markets
![Fubo rebranding spot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tFwXjFwtWcPKEA9NZ5jwMh-320-80.jpg)
Fubo Launches ‘Triple Play’ Home-Screen Ad Format
By Jon Lafayette published
Retailer signs up for back-to-school campaign
![Vizio Mobile App WatchFRee Plus](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jMoY4eLQyAGoW8bgiebuB4-320-80.jpg)
Vizio Brings WatchFree Plus Streaming Service to Mobile App
By Jon Lafayette published
App users will be able to explore TV and mobie recommendations
![Richard Hartell](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sLcpn57TbLcG6CZEtfadWK-320-80.png)
GroupM Names Richard Hartell CEO of EssenceMediacom U.S.
By Jon Lafayette published
Exec heads agency’s Google account
![Precise TV Report](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZNLMLNkd3WZCcnEoEAErc5-320-80.png)
Teens Like the Ads on YouTube, Shows on Netflix, Precise TV Finds
By Jon Lafayette published
New report says teens are most likely learn about movies from social media
![Campaign for Southern California Toyota Dealers](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/coyFVXcSc4QVX4JAZqDMKk-320-80.png)
Samsung Ads Campaign for Southern California Toyota Wins Overall Advanced Advertising Innovation Award
By Jon Lafayette published
Also earning honors are TelevisaUnivision, LG Ad Solutions, Spectrum Reach, EssenceMediacom, Samsung Ads
![Frontier Communications truck](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/75p3UmePQidFCksxJuUHAA-320-80.jpg)
Verizon Agrees To Acquire Frontier Communications in $20 Billion Deal
By Jon Lafayette published
Transaction would add 2.2 million fiber subscribers to Verizon’s footprint
![Court TV Vinnie Politan Investigates](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wLQyL9ipuBxWbuz5YJ7dtC-320-80.jpg)
Launch of ‘Vinnie Politan Investigates’ Highlights Start of Fall Season on Court TV
By Jon Lafayette published
‘Victim to Verdict With Ted Rowland’ returns for Season 2
![AMC's 'Interview With The Vampire'](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d5imxw6vLkcujpQk8sRWZh-320-80.jpg)
Spectrum TV Customers Get AMC Plus DTC Service as Part of New Deal Between Charter, AMC Networks
By Jon Lafayette published
Cable networks AMC, IFC, BBC America, WE tv, SundanceTV renewed
![Christopher Young, CFO, The Weather Channel](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dE7tdU8fds7RYK77Ca8ita-320-80.jpg)
Allen Media Group Hires Christopher Young as CFO at The Weather Channel
By Jon Lafayette published
Executive had been with Entravision Communications
![Gracenote Watch Prompts](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/whZrDNp7vM8XaPtcjKTpnf-320-80.jpg)
Gracenote Watch Prompts Offers Platforms Another Way To Convince Viewers To Watch Content
By Jon Lafayette published
Product uses machine learning and human editors
![YouTube logo on phone screen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hpp5iYy7nXLEFXeYQEh8K7-320-80.jpeg)
YouTube Tops Nielsen’s List Of Video Distributors in July
By Jon Lafayette published
Olympics lifts NBCU, politics helps Fox
![Matt Starker](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jaoJAAo3FNBQmC3bNqfXYF-320-80.jpg)
Matt Starker Adds Commercial Duties At Endeavor Streaming
By Jon Lafayette published
Exec continues as chief business officer
![Modern Family joins Nick at Nite lineup](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KuC3LiABiy3fEGHwEbUeKJ-320-80.jpg)
‘Modern Family’ Added To Nick at Nite Lineup
By Jon Lafayette published
Comedy hits cable channel September 9
![Vizion Sports Zone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DegEP2Gb5Tgh4iuaya32da-320-80.jpg)
Play Ball: Vizio Launches Sports Zone on Home Screen
By Jon Lafayette published
Hub makes it easier to find games to watch
![TVision WNBA attention](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/t6nMremxqxiauLysqsdrtD-320-80.jpg)
WNBA Games Draw Viewer Attention, TVision Finds
By Jon Lafayette published
Caitlin Clark, Ion score for advertisers
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