News Schmooze: February 20, 2017 By Luke McCord ( Broadcasting & Cable ) published 17 February 2017 Image 1 of 6bnc1706_schm_F.jpegbnc1706_schm_D.jpgbnc1706_schm_E.jpgbnc1706_schm_B.jpgbnc1706_schm_A.jpgbnc1706_ff_C.jpgBroadcasting & Cable NewsletterThe smarter way to stay on top of broadcasting and cable industry. Sign up below* To subscribe, you must consent to Future’s privacy policy. Luke McCordSocial Links Navigation LATEST ARTICLES1Publisher’s Message2DirecTV Acquires Dish, Unifying Struggling Satellite Business 3Next Text: As DirecTV and Dish Try to Seize the Remains of the Day, Does It Even Matter?4Freeze Frame: B+C Hall of Fame 20245E.W. Scripps Folding Scripps News, Eliminating 200 Jobs; Stock Jumps 15%