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
Alex Taylor Named Chairman of Cox Enterprises
By Mike Farrell published
James Kennedy moves to chairman emeritus; Jill Campbell to co-president and COO; Dallas Clement to co-president and CFO
Altice USA Government and Community Affairs EVP Lee Schroeder To Step Down in July
By Mike Farrell last updated
Communications chief Lisa Gonzalez Anselmo will take over community affairs and diversity roles
The Cable Center Names Four to Board
By Mike Farrell last updated
Borrelli, Gumbs, Stinchcomb and Whitaker will serve two-year terms
SVB Financial Group To Buy MoffettNathanson
By Mike Farrell last updated
Deal allows research firm to tap into investment banking side
Bernstein Analyst Peter Supino Lowers Altice USA Price Target
By Mike Farrell last updated
Says as outlook remains uncertain, valuation leans toward sale or go-private strategy
Get Ready for an Even Slower Broadband Slowdown
By Mike Farrell last updated
Comcast and Altice USA lower expectations for Q4 high-speed data customer growth
Charter's Tom Rutledge Says 2022 Will Be ‘Return to Normalcy’
By Mike Farrell last updated
Charter chief says as broadband pace continues to slow, wireless is new growth engine
OpenVault Buys VelociData
By Mike Farrell last updated
Deal expands portfolio to include R&D capabilities; terms not disclosed
Cable Shares Slip After Comcast's Watson Says Operator Will Add 1.3 Million Broadband Subs in 2021
By Mike Farrell published
Implies about 185,000 additions in Q4, lowest in years; mobile subscriber adds will ‘set a record’ in quarter
Altice USA Names Ben Collier SVP of Brand, Marketing and Media
By Mike Farrell published
Former JP Morgan Chase exec reports directly to EVP of Consumer Services Matt Marino
Are Cable’s Video Losses Getting Better?
By Mike Farrell published
While broadband slippage was mostly as expected in Q3, video subscriber performance was bolstered by sports and favorable bundle economics. How long can it last?
Sinclair CEO Chris Ripley Says RSN Streaming Rights Deals Could Come 'Shortly'
By Mike Farrell last updated
Broadcast chief says networks have enough content to launch DTC service now
Comcast Buys Two Massachusetts Municipal Broadband Systems
By Mike Farrell published
Cable giant snaps up Braintree, Russell muni systems for undisclosed sum
Atlantic Broadband To Spend $82 Million for Fiber Expansion into Some Comcast Markets
By Mike Farrell last updated
Says effort will reach to nearly 70,000 homes and businesses in New Hampshire, West Virginia markets where Comcast is incumbent
Comcast To Raise Rates By 3% in 2022
By Mike Farrell last updated
Broadcast TV fees rise $5, broadband up $3 per month in some markets
Tegna Foundation Awards Local Community Grants
By Mike Farrell published
Charitable foundation doles out 234 grants to support critical community initiatives
MoffettNathanson in Talks to Merge With Investment Firm, Bloomberg Says
By Mike Farrell published
SVB Leerink, the investment arm of SVB Financial Group, looking to expand into media, communications analysis
NATPE Miami Event Will Be In-Person
By Mike Farrell last updated
Trade show scheduled for Jan. 18-20
Roku’s Roller Coaster Ride Continues
By Mike Farrell last updated
Stock has risen more than thirty-fold since going public in 2017, with a lot of peaks and valleys in between
Charter's Rutledge Says Cable Mobile Service Pricing Could Drop Further
By Mike Farrell last updated
Charter chief compares current mobile market to wireline business 15 years ago
Rogers Communications Replaces CEO, Reignites Rogers Family Real-Life 'Succession' Drama
By Mike Farrell last updated
Natale steps down in favor of former CFO Staffieri
Comcast, Goodwill Industries International Partner to Provide Training for Low-Income Adults
By Mike Farrell last updated
Internet Essentials will help provide digital and workforce development training at Goodwill locations across the U.S.
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