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

Most Eyes Should Be on Comcast Q2 Broadband Performance
By Mike Farrell last updated
Top cable operator kicks off Q2 earnings season Thursday

The Independent Show: Former Congressman Gives Advice on How To Win Broadband Funding
By Mike Farrell last updated
Former House Energy & Commerce chair Greg Walden asks small ops to build partnerships with state legislators

Inflation Pushes 2022 Streaming Device Shipments Down, Kagan Says
By Mike Farrell last updated
Sales of Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and others will slip 1.2% this year; recovery expected in 2023

The Independent Show: Small Ops Say Communication Is Key to Customer Experience
By Mike Farrell last updated
Panel says keeping customers informed across devices and technologies is a big differentiator in crowded landscape

ACA Connects Re-Elects Patricia Jo Boyers Chairman
By Mike Farrell last updated
Bowker remains vice chairman, five incumbent members get extensions

The Independent Show: Borrelli Says New Name Emphasizes NCTC Strength
By Mike Farrell published
CEO says co-op’s new path includes deeper engagement with membership

NCTC Nears MVNO Deal for Membership
By Mike Farrell published
Co-op says new agreements will enable members to offer premium cellular plans at steep discounts

Suddenlink May Be Sold, But Not For $20 Billion, Moffett Says
By Mike Farrell published
Private equity would be interested at 10-to-12 times cash flow multiples

AT&T Shares Continue Slide on Analyst Downgrade
By Mike Farrell published
Barclays slaps ‘equal weight’ rating on stock, shares drop another 3%

Verizon Shares Fall After Revamped Guidance
By Mike Farrell published
Telco says full-year revenue, cash flow and earnings per share will miss earlier targets

AT&T Stock Dips More Than 10% as Free Cash Flow Guidance Disappoints
By Mike Farrell last updated
Q2 fiber adds swell but broadband posts a deficit

Altice USA Shares Soar on Suddenlink Sale Speculation
By Mike Farrell last updated
Stock up 43% after Bloomberg says a deal could fetch $20 billion

Spellmeyer Speaks: ACA Connects CEO Talks Broadband, Retrans and The Independent Show
By Mike Farrell last updated
New organization chief sees industry moving forward

NCTC, Evolution Digital Reach Agreement on WiFi and Android TV Products
By Mike Farrell published
Multi-year agreement will make Evolution Digital suite of products available to more than 700 NCTC service provider members

Katherine Pope Leaves Charter To Head Sony Pictures TV Studios
By Mike Farrell last updated
Former Charter Spectrum Originals chief starts new position in August

Canada Orders Investigation Into 19-Hour Rogers Outage; Could Complicate Shaw Merger
By Mike Farrell last updated
Reports say C$20 billion deal now has a 62% chance of happening

MoffettNathanson Sees Cable’s Q2 Broadband Growth Slipping as Wireless Momentum Continues
By Mike Farrell published
Analyst reinitiates cable industry coverage with ‘outperform’ ratings for Comcast, Charter; ‘market perform’ for Altice USA and Cable One

The Cable Center Names Camilla Formica Chief Program Officer
By Mike Farrell last updated
Industry vet will work with CEO Diane Christman to accelerate next phase of Vision 2025 plan

Could NFL Sunday Ticket Do for Apple TV Plus What It Did for DirecTV?
By Mike Farrell last updated
Apple, Amazon and Disney are the top bidders for the out-of-market football package that put DirecTV on the map

Cable’s Broadband Slowdown Hasn’t Hit Bottom Yet, Analyst Says
By Mike Farrell published
Barclays Group predicts Q2 additions will be lower, fixed wireless could be big winner

Dominion’s $1.6 Billion Defamation Suit Against Fox News Moves Ahead
By Mike Farrell last updated
Delaware judge says suit ‘adequately pleaded;’ Fox hires new counsel

Ripley Says Bally Sports Net DTC Offering Will Be 'Lean-Forward' Experience
By Mike Farrell last updated
Sinclair CEO says gamification will focus on ‘game within the game;’ says consolidation of RSNs ‘inevitable’
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