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
The Five Spot: Steve White, President, Special Counsel to the CEO, Comcast Cable
By Mike Farrell published
Exec talks of ‘creating a table of prosperity’ in new book on life, career
Mediacom Milestone: 100 Consecutive Quarters of Revenue Growth
By Mike Farrell published
With revenue up 2.2% in Q4, company extends its track record; founder, chairman and CEO Rocco Commisso issues letter to shareholders
Moffett Changes Course on Altice USA: ‘Wrong Stock, Wrong Time’
By Mike Farrell published
Downgrades shares to ‘neutral’, slashes price target to $15
Charter Promotes Satya Parimi to SVP Product and Strategy for Spectrum Enterprise
By Mike Farrell published
Industry veteran will report to Charter EVP and Spectrum Enterprise president Bill Archer
AT&T Can’t Sell Away Its Problems, Analyst Says
By Mike Farrell last updated
Craig Moffett slaps $20 price target on phone company, says WarnerMedia spin will undo some damage, but not all, from DirecTV sell off
T-Mobile, Verizon Fixed Wireless Subscriber Additions Could Double by 2023, Analyst Says
By Mike Farrell last updated
Wells Fargo Securities’ Steve Cahall says fiber, 5G buildouts will increase capital intensity for cable operators, telcos
Charter Promotes Noel Dempsey, Debi Picciolo and John Quigley to Corporate Field Operations Leadership Roles
By Mike Farrell published
New roles give leadership oversight across multiple field regions
Netflix's Wall Street Comeback Could Take a While
By Mike Farrell last updated
Shares down 12% since Feb. 1, but still better than Jan. 21
Comcast Partners with Echo Environmental for Coax Recycling Program
By Mike Farrell published
New tech will turn majority of cable company’s coax waste into reusable materials
Frontier Communications Fiber Plans Could Drive Upside, Analyst Says
By Mike Farrell last updated
J.P. Morgan initiates coverage with ‘overweight’ rating, $40 price target
Daniels Fund Crosses $1 Billion Milestone with $60.5 Million in Grants During 2021
By Mike Farrell last updated
Private charitable foundation was established by late cable pioneer Bill Daniels
S&P Global Raises Mediacom Communications Debt Rating
By Mike Farrell last updated
BBB+ rating comes after company lowers leverage ratio to 1.4 times cash flow
AT&T Investors Bail as Discovery Close Nears
By Mike Farrell last updated
Stock down 5% Tuesday, 20% since May
AT&T: Taking a Mulligan on Media
By Mike Farrell last updated
Analysts said recent asset sale speculation smells of desperation
Netflix Begins to Claw Back After Reed Hastings Buys $20 Million in Shares
By Mike Farrell published
Stock up 11% on Monday, as company battles back from 30% decline
Q4 Growth Could Push Cable Wireless Out of ‘Hobby’ Phase, Analyst Says
By Mike Farrell published
MoffettNathanson says performance at Spectrum Mobile, Xfinity Mobile proves offerings are 'real businesses'
Disney Names Former J.P. Morgan Analyst Alexia Quadrani To Head Investor Relations
By Mike Farrell published
Long-time media analyst will report directly to Disney CFO Christine McCarthy
Cable's Wireless Adds Could Be a Bit Lighter in Q4, Analyst Says
By Mike Farrell last updated
J.P. Morgan’s Cusick expects Charter to report 260,000 more mobile customers
Charter Falls Short of Broadband Subscriber Targets, Wireless Soars
By Mike Farrell published
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