Mike Farrell
Mike Farrell is senior content producer, finance for Multichannel News/B+C, covering finance, operations and M&A at cable operators and networks across the industry. He joined Multichannel News in September 1998 and has written about major deals and top players in the business ever since. He also writes the On The Money blog, offering deeper dives into a wide variety of topics including, retransmission consent, regional sports networks,and streaming video. In 2015 he won the Jesse H. Neal Award for Best Profile, an in-depth look at the Syfy Network’s Sharknado franchise and its impact on the industry.
Latest articles by Mike Farrell
Charter Says Fixed Wireless Was a Factor in Q2 Broadband Subscriber Declines
By Mike Farrell published
But CFO Jessica Fischer expects those customers to come back
Lightpath Expands Fiber Network in Connecticut
By Mike Farrell published
New 70-mile build will connect Trumbull and Norwalk to Katonah, New York
SCTE Cable-Tec Expo Preview: It’s All About the Broadband
By Mike Farrell last updated
After two years of virtual meetings, technology gathering becomes in-person event again
Despite Content Overlap, FAST Services Are Poised to Take Streaming Share, Analyst Says
By Mike Farrell last updated
Barclays’ Kannan Venkateshwar says as free ad-supported TV proliferates, even old content will compete with newer SVOD titles
Frontier Agrees to $60 Million Settlement with Connecticut AG Office
By Mike Farrell published
Will expand, upgrade internet, eliminate hidden surcharge, improve marketing and customer service
Firstlight Media Rebrands as Quickplay
By Mike Farrell published
Company to leverage new moniker at IBC 2022 Show next month
Mediacom Promotes Jon Coscia, Jack Griffin
By Mike Farrell published
Industry veterans become SVPs of customer care, finance units
Nearly 2,000 Striking Frontier Workers Back on the Job in California
By Mike Farrell published
One-week walk-off was over subcontractor use
Ad-Supported Streaming May Not Lead to the Subscriber Boom Netflix, Disney Are Hoping for, Kagan Says
By Mike Farrell last updated
Researcher says lower prices may just encourage current ad-free customers to switch to ad-supported tier
Cable TV Pioneers To Honor 21 in Philly
By Mike Farrell published
Industry stalwarts to be recognized at dinner prior to Cable-Tec Expo
Verizon Shares Slip After MoffettNathanson Downgrade
By Mike Farrell published
Analyst lowers rating to 'underperform,' says Verizon losing out to AT&T pricing, T-Mobile 5G
Comcast Launches MasterClass App on Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex
By Mike Farrell published
Will give Comcast customers access to more than 150 elite instructors like Serena Williams, Simone Biles and Neil deGrasse Tyson
David Zaslav and the [Streaming] Deathly Hallows
By Mike Farrell last updated
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO tries to find the right spell to balance streaming, theatrical and traditional cable distribution in an increasingly terrifying media landscape
Global Smart TV Market Should Return to Growth in 2022, Kagan says
By Mike Farrell last updated
Researcher predicts as supply of LCD panels replenishes, Smart TV sales should rise
Cable TV Pioneers Selects Class of 2022
By Mike Farrell last updated
21 new members include CEOs, tech, operators, that have made a positive impact on the industry
Astound Broadband Unveils Astound TV Plus Streaming App
By Mike Farrell last updated
Offering comes as operator launches new 1.2 Gbps service
Cable One Misses Q2 Broadband Targets as More Fixed Wireless Competition Looms
By Mike Farrell published
Rural operator adds 1,300 residential broadband subscribers, faces stiff competition from FWA, Moffett says
Dexter Goei Confirms That Suddenlink Sales Process Is 'Going On'
By Mike Farrell last updated
Altice USA CEO confirms earlier reports, says will offer details when appropriate
Altice USA Loses 40,000 Broadband Customers in Q2
By Mike Farrell published
Fourth straight quarter of broadband losses for operator
Barclays Downgrades Comcast, Charter as Fixed Wireless Threat Looms
By Mike Farrell published
Analysts again lower cable broadband forecasts; mobile may not be enough
Altice USA Rebrands Suddenlink as Optimum
By Mike Farrell published
Transition of Suddenlink properties to Optimum begins today and continues over next several months
Charter Broadband Subcriber Growth Goes Negative
By Mike Farrell published
Second largest cable company sheds 21,000 high-speed data customers in Q2
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