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    $43 Million Payday For Carey  Jul 3, 2009
    Former DirecTV CEO Gets Deal Comparable To Chernin ... Former DirecTV CEO Chase Carey will be paid handsomely in his new position as News Corp. chairman Rupert Murdoch's right hand man, reaping as much as $43 million in salary and bonus in his first year ... Carey, who had worked in several top management positions at News Corp. prior to becoming CEO of DirecTV in 2004, announced his decision to return to his. (Multichannel News)

    Don't Touch That Remote! JetBlue Enhances Channel Surfing at 30,000 Feet with Updated Channel Lineup  Jul 3, 2009
    NEW YORK, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- JetBlue Airways Corporation (Nasdaq: - ), the value-based airline that continues to offer the most free live entertainment of any U.S. carrier, today announces exclusive enhancements to its 36-channel lineup of DIRECTV programming ... JetBlue's live in-flight entertainment system boasts 36 channels of free DIRECTV programming and more than 100 channels of free XM Satellite Radio at every comfortable leather seat ... DIRECTV service is not available... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Comcast again changing channels  Jul 3, 2009
    Jewish Life Television has been added to DirecTV as Channel 366 for customers with multi-satellite equipment. Tuned In online. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    DIRECTV to Offer HD Local Channels in 133 Markets  Jul 2, 2009
    Roll Out of Seven New HD Markets to Begin Later This Summer; More Than 91 Percent of U.S. TV Homes Will have Access to Local HD Channels from DIRECTV ... Source: DIRECTV, Inc. ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--DIRECTV, Inc., the nations No. 1 satellite television service, continues to strengthen its HD presence with the addition of seven new HD local channel markets, providing local HD broadcast channels in 133 cities, representing more than 91 percent of U.S. TV households. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Mediacom will raise cable rates  Jul 2, 2009
    baseballfan wrote on Jul 1, 2009 12:18 PM:" go get yourself some DirecTV. I did it last year and the programming is so much better for less/same cost depending on what package you choose. " ... baseballfan wrote on Jul 1, 2009 1:49 PM:" meatgal - i have lost my satellite signal 3 times in the last year - each when a severe thunderstorm moves over the area. the longest the signal has been out is 20 minutes. I was prepared for this, having an antenna that is hooked up to my digital tv that is in... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    A Win For The Cable Guys  Jul 2, 2009
    Satellite Customers DVR;s have internal hard drives, however both Dish Network and DirecTV now offer support for hooking up external storage devices to their advanced DVR;s ... Sports Moves by DirecTV ... This morning DirecTV made a number of changes to it sports packages and channel locations. (Multichannel News)

    Fox Business Network, Al Jazeera Partner With Video News Site  Jul 2, 2009
    is available through Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cablevision Systems, DirecTV, Dish Network, Verizon FiOS TV and others. Al Jazeera English, which launched in November 2006, is available to more than 140 million households worldwide but is not carried by any major U.S. TV distributor. (Multichannel News)

    Dish Wins Stay From Appeals Court On DVR Order  Jul 2, 2009
    Moffett said any settlement by Dish "would likely be far above the licensing rates agreed to by DirecTV and Comcast a few years ago, leaving Dish Network at a decided competitive disadvantage.". TiVo has agreements with Comcast, Cox Communications and to provide TiVo-based DVRs to their respective subscribers. (Multichannel News)

    Looking Forward: Higher Education Grows as a Key to CEO Success in Fashion Retailing  Jun 30, 2009
    Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. The second report in a series of retail industry surveys conducted by Plummer & Associates reveals that 60% of the Chief Executive Officers in the top 50 fashion apparel retailers hold a bachelor's degree. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Schedule Update: TV One to Air All Star Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration Produced by David Gest Tonight at 8 and 11 PM ET  Jun 28, 2009
    TV One's investors include Radio One (Nasdaq: ; ROIAK; ), the largest radio company that primarily targets African American and urban listeners; Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: ; CMCSK; ), the leading cable television company in the country; The DirecTV Group; Constellation Ventures; Syndicated Communications; and Opportunity Capital Partners. SOURCE TV One. (PR Newswire)

    DIRECTV and DISH Network Applaud Kentucky Supreme Court Ruling Striking Down Law that Allowed Local Governments to Tax Satellite TV  Jun 27, 2009
    Source: DIRECTV, Inc. and DISH Network ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--DIRECTV (NASDAQ: - ) and DISH Network (NASDAQ: - ) released the following statement today ... DIRECTV and DISH Network applaud the Kentucky Supreme Court's unanimous decision today tostrike down the Kentucky law allowing local governments to tax satellite TV.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Futbol Finances  Jun 25, 2009
    Is Setanta, which uses EPL as a key lever for its pub business and premium sports network, carried by DirecTV, Dish, AT&T U-verse, Verizon FiOS and select cable systems by Cox in Northern Virginia and Comcast in New England, ready to pony up when the circuit;s rights go up for bid here in the months ahead. Setanta Sports USA currently sublicenses its domestic EPL rights from Fox Soccer Channel. (Multichannel News)

    Discovery Tops Satellite Survey  Jun 25, 2009
    DirecTV at Wachovia Conference. Today DirecTV;s Jonathan Rubin, Senior Vice President Financial Planning & Investor Relations spoke at the Wachovia Securities 19th Annual Mid Year Equity Conference ... In the first half of 2010 DirecTV will launch a new satellite which will have the capacity to hold 200 HD channels. (Multichannel News)

    Time Warner, Comcast Plan to Wall Off Online TV  Jun 25, 2009
    A big incentive: More than half of cable networks' revenue comes from the fees that service providers such as Time Warner and DirecTV () pay. Nobody wants to jeopardize those dollars in tough negotiations with angry service providers upset that programming they pay for is also being given away by the channels for free. (BusinessWeek)

    Comcast To Sell Ads For FiOS TV  Jun 25, 2009
    Rep Agreement Covers Local Ad Sales in 10 Markets for 50 Networks. Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, 6/24/2009 2:11:12 PM MT. (Multichannel News)

    Dogs Get More TV Time  Jun 25, 2009
    Available to all cable and satellite providers nationwide, the network currently has agreements with more than 250 affiliates, including ATrse, Charter, Comcast, Cox, DirecTV, DISH Network, Insight, Mediacom, Time Warner Cable and Verizon FiOS.. "It's great getting two more national games," said head coach. (Gobulldogs.com)

    Tennis is Served  Jun 24, 2009
    This week DirecTV serves its customers exclusive Wimbledon Tennis coverage ... In addition DirecTV will be presenting a mosaic of 6 screens ... And as always DirecTV gets interactive and offers features such as an interactive match guide, recent results and men and woman;s draws. (Multichannel News)

    NCTA: No Need For Government To Spur Video Competition  Jun 24, 2009
    NCTA said the calls for access to regional sports networks by Verizon, AT&T and DirecTV on the grounds that the lack of that programming "rings hollow" given their increasing subscriber numbers "the facts dispel any notion that the lack of particular programming is impeding their ability to grow and thrive in the video marketplace," said NCTA. ... This week DirecTV serves its customers exclusive Wimbledon Tennis coverage. (Multichannel News)

    New Season of 'Gospel Dream' Kicks Off Weds. June 24 @ 10:00 PM  Jun 24, 2009
    New Season of 'Gospel Dream' Kicks Off Weds. June 24 @ 10:00 PM - Yahoo. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    FiOS TV To Add Six MTVN HD Channels  Jun 24, 2009
    In the New York area, both and have raced to hit the triple-digit mark with their HD lineups, to compete not only with FiOS but also the 100-plus offerings from DirecTV and Dish Network ... This week DirecTV serves its customers exclusive Wimbledon Tennis coverage. (Multichannel News)

    Does anyone know if you get a deal to subscribe to both DirecTV & XM? I can\'t...  Jun 24, 2009
    DirecTV, XM & the iPhone ... DirecTV, XM & the iPhone ... DirecTV customers are waking up today finding that four of the XM Satellite Radio channels have been removed from their lineups. (Multichannel News)

    Gannett's PointRoll, Tribune Team For Online TV Promos  Jun 23, 2009
    TMS, meanwhile, sells TV and movie guide data to customers include Comcast, Cox Communications, DirecTV, Dish Network and TiVo. More Content. (Multichannel News)

    /C O R R E C T I O N -- HDNet/  Jun 23, 2009
    " HDNet is also the exclusive high definition home to critically acclaimed and award winning documentaries as part of the InFocus series. "NASA on HDNet" presents all live shuttle launches through 2010.Only HDNet Movies (, twitter.com/hdnetmovies) delivers exclusive Sneak Previews of new movies before they hit theaters. The HDNet Movies Sneak Preview series features top Hollywood stars in critically acclaimed performances including Gwyneth Paltrow, Joaquin Phoenix, Demi Moore, Michael Caine, Tom... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Zolno, Hafkin Headed To 2009 Maccabiah Games  Jun 23, 2009
    JLTV and its broadcast of the 18th World Maccabiah Games will be available on DIRECTV, channel 366 as well as Time Warner NY/NJ on Channel 120. JLTV's DIRECTV launch is on June 24. (Tarheelblue.com)

    * TiVo aims high following US federal patent ruling  Jun 23, 2009
    The company, which has struggled to make money, may also become a buyout target for Dish or the larger DirecTV Group Inc as the satellite companies seek an advantage over each other, said Chris Marangi, an analyst with Gabelli Rye, New York ... TiVo already has deals with Comcast Corp and DirecTV, the largest US pay-TV companies ... DirecTV, based in El Segundo, California, rose US$97 to US$23. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)

    CBS College Sports Pushes Alt Games VOD  Jun 22, 2009
    The Alt Games VOD distribution roster comprises Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications, DirecTV, Dish Network, Verizon Communications' FiOS, Insight Communications, Mediacom Communications, Bresnan Communications, RCN, Metrocast, Advanced Broadband, HTC, Sunflower Broadband, Service Electric Cablevision, Click ... For its part, DirecTV will promote Alt Games on demand fare as part of its back-to-school push for September. (Multichannel News)

    Even TV could cost you more  Jun 20, 2009
    We will ask the governor to veto this unfair tax, said Andrew Reinsdorf, vice president for government relations of DirecTV, the largest satellite TV service provider. Reinsdorf said 44 other states tax satellite and cable providers equally or not at all. (Boston Globe)

    V-me's New Season of Estudio Billboard Launches with Aleks Syntek  Jun 20, 2009
    It can be seen nationally on DIRECTV Ch. 440, DISH Network Ch. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Retrans Feuds Ease Up  Jun 20, 2009
    Sinclair last month said it had successfully negotiated retrans extensions with Dish Network and DirecTV. Dish also reached a multiyear agreement with Fisher Communications regarding nine stations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California on June 11. Overall, retransmission-consent fees continue to rise substantially. (Multichannel News)

    The Mountain West Sports Network To Host New Mexico Week  Jun 20, 2009
    The Mountain can be seen on Comcast channel 276, DirecTV channel 616 and Cable One channel 329. to see the full schedule of New Mexico Week on The Mountain. (Golobos.com)

    Digital TV might promise more than it delivers  Jun 19, 2009
    Satellite provider DirecTV said it signed up 50,000 to 100,000 former broadcast viewers. As it turns out, digital tuners aren't all that they're cracked up to be. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)

    Todd DiRoberto and Caleb Wickman of American Satellite Announce Summer Specials with DirecTV  Jun 19, 2009
    Todd DiRoberto and Caleb Wickman of American Satellite, Inc announce DirecTV's Summer Offers ... "There has never been a better time than ever to make the switch over to Satellite TV. As a Top DirecTV Retailer, American Satellite has exclusive promotions for Summer 2009. We are excited to announce that the Summer Offer has launched and offers customers who enroll with the CHOICE package and above up to $21 off per month for 12 months! Plus, customers taking CHOICE XTRA or above are eligible for... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    DIRECTV to Present at Wachovia Securities' 19th Annual Mid-year Equity Conference  Jun 19, 2009
    --(BUSINESS WIRE)--DIRECTV (NASDAQ: - ) will present at the Wachovia Securities 19th Annual Mid-year Equity Conference Wednesday, June 24th at 11:15am ET. The presentation will include an update and outlook on the DIRECTV businesses ... The DIRECTV Group (NASDAQ: - ) is a world-leading provider of digital television entertainment services ... Through its subsidiaries and affiliated companies in the United States, Brazil, Mexico and other countries in Latin America, the DIRECTV Group provides... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    DIRECTV Continues Its "Championship" Season With The Wimbledon Experience  Jun 19, 2009
    Now Available for All Eight Golf and Tennis Grand Slam Events, DIRECTVs Enhanced Platform Delivers Extra Live Channels, Unique Interactive Features, and Expansive HD Coverage ... Source: DIRECTV, Inc. ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--DIRECTV has rounded out its unparalleled enhanced sports programming services to now include all eight of golf and tennis major championships, including tennis upcoming and historic, Wimbledon Championships, beginning June 22. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    PointRoll and Tribune Media Services Announce New ChannelFinder Rich Media Ad Format  Jun 18, 2009
    TMS powers the nation's leading television and movie guide products which reach millions of consumers through clients including Comcast, Cox, DirecTV, Dish Network, TiVo, IMDB, Yahoo. AOL, The New York Times and USA Today. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Reception problems linger after DTV transition  Jun 18, 2009
    Make the Switch to 100% Digital TV w/ DIRECTV. Pkg start at $29. 99/mo. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    TiVo sues EchoStar over DVR patent  Jun 17, 2009
    TiVo has a partnership agreement with EchoStar rival DirecTV, a deal that contributes significantly to TiVo's revenue. The patent in question, which TiVo filed for in 1998, is described by the company as an "invention allowing the user to store selected television broadcast programs while the user is simultaneously watching or reviewing another program." TiVo has been awarded 40 patents and has more than 100 applications pending, according to the company. (Yahoo News -- Digital and Interactive TV)

    We had DISH until January this year and then switched to DirecTV partly because...  Jun 17, 2009
    Dish Goes After DirecTV With Ad Campaign. Dish Claims Rival Passes NFL Sunday Ticket Costs To All DirecTV Subs ... Dish Network, having suffered net subscriber losses in the two most recent quarters, is directly attacking rival satellite operator DirecTV on the price of its programming packages in a national print ad campaign -- which alleges that DirecTV spreads the costs from its exclusive NFL programming deal to all subscribers. (Multichannel News)

    DirecTV Sets Stage For Local, Targeted Ads  Jun 17, 2009
    DirecTV has signed a deal to use ad-insertion technology from Invidi Technologies that will let the satellite TV operator for the first time deliver different local ad spots to individual subscriber households. Currently, DirecTV is working to integrate the Invidi software with its digital video recorder receivers and is aiming to launch the local ad capability in January 2011, said Bob Riordan, DirecTV senior vice president of national advertising and sales ... Today DirecTV can only sell... (Multichannel News)

    Cover Story: Thinking Inside the Box  Jun 17, 2009
    TNS Media, for example, launched the DirectView Service earlier this year, based on tuning data from 100,000 DirecTV subscribers including time-shifted viewing across more than 350 channels ... TNS Media: Began offering DirectView service in January 2009 based on data from 100,000 DirecTV subscribers' receivers across more than 350 channels. (Multichannel News)

    Adult TV commercials too early in the evening  Jun 17, 2009
    TK wrote on Jun 15, 2009 11:52 PM:" Ok as a former employee for DirecTV I have answered this question soooo many times and will do so again.1: the satellite provider does not control the commercials you see. the networks do. When you call customer service you are speaking with someone that can handle the satellite equipment in your home, billing and ordering. They dont control anything thats actually broadcast. They can however provide you with the names and addresses of the main networks. Feel... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Dan Patrick's radio show made-for-TV?  Jun 16, 2009
    But Dan Patrick, who syndicated radio show will begin simulcasting on DirecTV's 101 Network starting Aug. 3, suggests radio can become made-for-TV. ... DirecTV producers in Los Angeles will decide which shots to use from the various on-set cameras. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Universal Sports Goes For the Gold  Jun 16, 2009
    Having almost completed its negotiations on the multicast side of the table among telcos, the service is available to about 75% of the Verizon Communications footprint, but AT&T's U-verse has not yet launched multicasting Universal Sports has initiated conversations with DirecTV, and is talking to smaller cable operators to fill in distribution holes. It also plans to reach out to the National Cable Television Cooperative shortly. (Multichannel News)

    Van Dalen Sisters to Compete at NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championship  Jun 16, 2009
    If they do advance to the finals, Holly will run on Friday night at 9:15 p.m. ET (8:15 p.m. CT) with her race likely being televised by CBS College Sports, which can be found on channel 152 on Dish Network and channel 613 on DIRECTV. Lucy's final would be on Saturday at 2:09 p.m. ET (1:09 p.m. CT) and would also likely be televised by CBS Sports. . (Goseawolves.org)

    Critic's Corner  Jun 6, 2009
    It will run first in the fall on DirecTV, and then repeat in the winter on NBC.. Arlington, VA: Hi Robert, since there isnt much new on, I will ask about Harper's Island. (USA Today -- Life)

    Florida Counties to Partner With EMBARQ for Next Generation 911 Solutions  Jun 6, 2009
    "EMBARQ will be featuring its partnered solution June 8-9 at this year's National Emergency Number Association (NENA) Annual Conference and Trade Show in Ft. Worth, Texas. Conference attendees can stop by booth #823 to see EMBARQ's Public Safety Integration Team.About EMBARQEmbarq Corporation (NYSE: - ), headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., offers a complete suite of communications services. The company operates in 18 states. EMBARQ is included in the Fortune 500 list of America's largest... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    DIRECTV Más Launches Proyecto Esperanza Benefiting The Orphaned Starfish Foundation  Jun 5, 2009
    DIRECTV Ms Launches Proyecto Esperanza Benefiting The Orphaned Starfish Foundation - Yahoo ... Press Release Source: DIRECTV, Inc. ... DIRECTV Ms Launches Proyecto Esperanza Benefiting The Orphaned Starfish Foundation. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    By definition compression is going to provide a loss to picture quality. Mpeg2...  Jun 5, 2009
    (It should be noted that DirecTV split up these two channels earlier this week ... Tom Cat, From what I've heard, Scott has much better contacts at Dish than DirecTV. Therefore he has more information to share with us. (Multichannel News)

    News Corp Hires DirecTV Chief as No. 2 Executive  Jun 4, 2009
    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch's News Corp named DirecTV Chief Executive Chase Carey as his top lieutenant on Wednesday, marking the return of one of the media conglomerate's most trusted veterans ... 34, and DirecTV fell 1. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Carey Makes News Corp. Return On July 1  Jun 4, 2009
    DirecTV Forms Committee To Find New President ... As expected, DirecTV president and CEO Chase Carey is returning to News Corp. as deputy chairman, president and COO, effective July 1 ... DirecTV announced that he had informed the board of his decision to resign effective on that date. (Multichannel News)

    TiVo Shares Zoom 53% After Dish Ruling  Jun 4, 2009
    "But at what rate? TiVo would now appear to hold all the cards. A settlement would likely be far above the licensing rates agreed to by DirecTV and Comcast a few years ago, leaving Dish Network at a decided competitive disadvantage.". In his order finding Dish in contempt, Folsom wrote, "By not disabling DVR functionality in adjudged receivers that had been placed with end-users, EchoStar failed to comply with the plain language of the Court's order.". (Multichannel News)

    Eleven-Time Grammy Winner Santana to Premiere on The HDNet Concert Series  Jun 4, 2009
    Launched in 2001 by Mark Cuban and General Manager Philip Garvin, the HDNet networks are available on AT&T, Charter Communications, Comcast, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Insight, Mediacom, Verizon and more than 40 NCTC cable affiliate companies. To receive HDNet information via email simply go to. (PR Newswire)

    CEO out as Liberty merger nears  Jun 4, 2009
    DirecTV CEO leaving as Liberty merger nears - Denver Business Journal ... DirecTV CEO leaving as Liberty merger nears ... DirecTV is losing CEO Chase Carey to its old owner. (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    FCC Grants Waiver To Evolution's Low-Cost Set-Tops  Jun 3, 2009
    Vendor Receives Three-Year Waiver to CableCard Rule. Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, 6/2/2009 3:51:56 PM MT. (Multichannel News)

    Court orders EchoStar to pay TiVo $103 million  Jun 3, 2009
    DIRECTV Plus DVR Records 2 Shows at Once ... Check out our complete DirecTV TiVo units, custom TiVo parts, TiVo resources, FAQ and more. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    EXCLUSIVE: Straight Talk From Liberty Chairman John Malone  Jun 3, 2009
    DirecTV has been in the spotlight recently with the prospect of losing its CEO Chase Carey to Rupert Murdoch and News Corp., its stellar subscriber growth -- 860,000 new customers in 2008, dwarfing cable, telco and satellite companies -- and the plan to consolidate Liberty's 54% interest in DirecTV into a new Liberty Entertainment entity that will be later combined with DirecTV.. That plan also has fueled speculation that DirecTV could be sold, perhaps to AT&T, a company that is more than... (Multichannel News)

    Multichannel Newswire  Jun 3, 2009
    After DirecTV's annual shareholder's meeting in New York Tuesday, Liberty Media chairman John Malone took a few minutes to speak with Multichannel News senior finance editor Mike Farrell about a number of topics as they walked down the Avenue of the Americas. New York - DirecTV Group CEO Chase Carey confirmed speculation that he was in talks to join News Corp. at the satellite giant's annual shareholder's meeting here Tuesday, but said he would have no further comment. (Multichannel News)

    White House To Renominate McDowell As FCC Commissioner  Jun 3, 2009
    John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 6/2/2009 3:12:21 PM MT. As expected, the White House has announced its intention to renominate Republican Commissioner Robert McDowell for a five-year term on the FCC.. (Multichannel News)

    TiVo Statement on U.S District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Decision:  Jun 3, 2009
    These statements relate to, among other things, TiVo's future business and growth strategies including TiVo's mass distribution strategy and retail bundling efforts, profitability and financial guidance, distribution of the TiVo service domestically with Comcast, DIRECTV, and Cox and internationally, growth and innovation in TiVo's advertising and audience research measurement business, the timing and availability of broadband content, TiVo's software development for the cable industry including... (PR Newswire)

    Movimiento ATM & Perst Lite Embedded Database Help Workers Connect via Smartphone  Jun 3, 2009
    McObject counts among its customers industry leaders such as Chrysler, Maximizer Software, Siemens, Phillips, EADS, JVC, Tyco Thermal Controls, F5 Networks, DIRECTV, CA, Motorola and Boeing. McObject, based in Issaquah, WA, is committed to providing innovative technology and first-rate services to customers and partners. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    ESPNU to televise Panthers  Jun 2, 2009
    It was announced in May 2009 that ESPN had secured two new distribution agreements for ESPNU with Comcast and DIRECTV, making the network available to more than 46 million college sports fans across the country ... ESPNU will widen its distribution to DIRECTV s CHOICE programming package beginning July 1. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Analyst: Carey Departure = DirecTV Sale  Jun 2, 2009
    The speculation surrounding DirecTV CEO Chase Carey's possible departure for News Corp. could be the first step toward an outright sale of the satellite giant, most likely to AT&T, Collins Stewart cable and satellite analyst Tom Eagan said in a research report Monday. Several reports Monday said that Carey is negotiating to return to News Corp., the media giant where he spent most of his career before joining DirecTV in 2003 ... In a research note, Eagan said that Carey has done a stellar job at... (Multichannel News)

    What Bankruptcy? Dow Surges 221  Jun 2, 2009
    News Corp. (NWS) is in talks with DirecTV (DTV) CEO Chase Carey to replace Peter Chernin as chief operating officer, Dow Jones Newswires reported. Playboy Enterprises (PLA) is expected to tap Scott Flanders, CEO of Freedom Communications, as its next CEO as early as this week, the Journal reported. (Fox News)

    Goodbye Chase?  Jun 2, 2009
    Rumors are running around saying that DirecTV CEO Chase Carey is considering leaving DirecTV and headed back to News Corp to work for his old boss Rupert Murdoch. If this is true, I would not be surprised after all I don;t think there is anything that Chase can do at DirecTV to make the service any better then it is today ... Chase Carey has been there to watch DirecTV blossom into America;s most respected television service. (Multichannel News)

    Comcast Media Center's Radiance Launches Spot-Ad Delivery Service  Jun 2, 2009
    Rumors are running around saying that DirecTV CEO Chase Carey is considering. Parties, meetings and events for the week of May 18. (Multichannel News)

    Data Domain, Devry, EMC, JPMorgan, MasTec, Pfizer: U.S. Equity Preview  Jun 2, 2009
    (MTZ US): The installer of DirecTV Group Inc. (DTV US) systems and other networks said its selling $100 million of convertible notes and Jon Wanzek, one of the companys biggest shareholders is offering 4 million MasTec shares. (PFE US): The worlds largest drugmaker said it discontinued a phase 3 study evaluating Suntent plus paclitaxel for first-line treatment of advanced breast cancer, after the primary endpoint was not met. (Bloomberg -- US)

    Tired talent star Susan Boyle admitted to clinic  Jun 2, 2009
    Reuters "Britain's Got Talent" contestant Susan Boyle returns to her home in Blackburn in West. Mon Jun 1, 4:03 pm ET. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Ski Channel Comes Ouf Of The Gate On AT&T U-verse  Jun 1, 2009
    Ski Channel launched Christmas Day with long-term carriage deals from DirecTV and Verizon to add to carriage on Time Warner, Cox and Bright House. The channel also will announce Monday that it has secured the rights to its first major studio-produced theatrical, appropriately titled First Descent. (Multichannel News)

    DirecTV 101s Fresh Look  May 31, 2009
    DirecTV 101s Fresh Look ... With new packaging and an enhanced programming lineup, DirecTV is positioning its 101 Network to extend well beyond the core level its moniker suggests ... Launched in January 2006, 101 Network, which has been home to a series of concert programming over the years, gained widespread recognition beyond DirecTV households when it became the co-producer, along with NBC, and first-window home to the third season of Friday Night Lights. (Multichannel News)

    Al-Jazeera English to air in San Francisco  May 31, 2009
    On satellite: Link TV is available on Channel 375 on DirecTV and on Channel 9410 on Dish Network. On digital cable: Link TV is available on KRCB, Channel 22, in parts of the Bay Area from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Friday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)

    Viewers win some series renewals  May 31, 2009
    " Note: "Friday Night Lights" returns after a run on DirecTV. NBC and the USA Network haven't yet announced plans for "Law : Criminal Intent. " New for fall: "Trauma," a drama about first responders; "Parenthood," an ensemble dramedy based loosely on the movie; and "Community," a comedy set at a community college. "The Jay Leno Show" will air Monday-Friday at 10 p.m. For midseason, NBC ordered "Mercy," a drama about nurses; "Day One," a limited-run thriller about a global catastrophe; and "100... (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Second Block of Tickets for BlizzCon® 2009 On Sale Tomorrow  May 30, 2009
    Due to its popularity last year, the DIRECTV BlizzCon Pay Per View event will return in 2009, available to existing DIRECTV customers for $39 ... DIRECTV customers who order the televised event will receive this Internet stream at no extra charge, allowing them to watch in the format of their choice ... In addition, in the weeks ahead DIRECTV will offer a BlizzCon promotion for those interested in signing up for the DIRECTV television service. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    DIRECTV Latin America to Present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch's Global Telecommunications Media Technology (TMT) Conference  May 30, 2009
    Press Release Source: DIRECTV ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--DIRECTV Latin America will present at Bank of America Merrill Lynchs Global Telecommunications Media Technology Conference on Thursday, June 4, at 8:30 a.m. BST/3:30 a.m. ET. The presentation will include an update and outlook on the DIRECTV Latin America businesses ... Bruce Churchill, Executive Vice President dent, DIRECTV Latin America. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    BTN Celebrates Michigan State Day June 1  May 30, 2009
    Available to all cable and satellite providers nationwide, the network currently has agreements with more than 250 affiliates, including ATrse, Charter, Comcast, Cox (Cleveland), DirecTV, DISH Network, Insight, Mediacom, Time Warner Cable and Verizon FiOS. For updated information on the Big Ten Network, go to www. BigTenNetwork. (Msuspartans.com)

    Regionals Central  May 30, 2009
    SAN DIEGO STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE - Baseball. SDSU Baseball at 2009 NCAA UC Irvine Regionals. (Goaztecs.com)

    Crown Media Receives Proposal for Recapitalization of Debt from Hallmark Cards  May 29, 2009
    Crown Media also operates a second 24-hour linear channel, Hallmark Movie Channel, which is distributed in both standard and high definition as Hallmark Movie Channel HD. Significant investors in Crown Media Holdings include: Hallmark Entertainment Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Incorporated, Liberty Media Corp., and J.P. Morgan Partners (BHCA), LP, each through their investments in Hallmark Entertainment Investments Co.; VISN Management Corp., a for-profit subsidiary of the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    TiVo Reports Results for the First Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Ended April 30, 2009  May 28, 2009
    " Season Pass, WishList, TiVoToGo, and the TiVo Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of TiVo Inc.'s subsidiaries worldwide. ? 2009 TiVo Inc. All rights reservedThis release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to, among other things, TiVo's future business and growth strategies including TiVo's mass distribution strategy and the timing of additional mass distribution deals, profitability... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    TiVo Loss Smaller Than Forecast  May 28, 2009
    TiVo's software is also used in DVRs offered by television service providers such as Comcast Corp and DirecTV Group Inc. For the current quarter, TiVo forecast service and technology revenue of $47 million to $49 million, compared with the average analyst forecast for $47. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Malone Sees Need For Broadband Content Aggregators  May 28, 2009
    He cited the opportunity for Sunday Ticket, the NFL football out-of-market package offered for $300 per year on his DirecTV service, as an example of content that will migrate to broadband delivery. Overall, he was bullish on sports programming online. (Multichannel News)

    Tennis is Served  May 27, 2009
    Both Dish Network and DirecTV are offering Tennis fans enhanced coverage of The French Open all week long.. Both Dish and DirecTV will be offering their customers a 6 screen interactive mosaic letting fans watch any of the live matches with the push of a button on the remote ... Dish Network customers can tune into Dish Home on channel 100 for coverage of the event, and DirecTV customers can tune in to channels 701 ; 707. (Multichannel News)

    In Classic Switch, ESPNU Graduates On Comcast, DirecTV  May 26, 2009
    The collegiate network landed deals with Comcast and DirecTV that will dramatically increase its distribution by the time students return for the 2009-10 school year and fans begin watching football ... Meanwhile, the DBS leader will widen its distribution of ESPNU to its DirecTV's Choice programming package, beginning July 1, with ESPN Classic being repositioned to its Sports Pack ... As part of the agreement, DirecTV will also launch ESPNU HD by the end of the first quarter 2010. (Multichannel News)

    US scraps airport bomb detectors as ineffective  May 25, 2009
    Treat your customers right w/ DIRECTV. 63 HD ch, Sports. EZ Ride of Augusta is a shuttle services from Atlanta to Augusta. (Yahoo News)

    Tennis, ESPN2 Play Doubles On French Open Coverage  May 25, 2009
    Among its playing partners in the preview are DirecTV and Dish Network nationwide, and Charter Communications, across all its systems. Comcast will be offering Tennis' coverage in the wider form in Atlanta, Miami and Naples, Fla. (Multichannel News)

    Big 12 Championship Television...  May 24, 2009
    All FOX Sports Midwest/FOX Sports Kansas City areas ATrse 748 (FOX Sports Midwest main channel) DirecTV 671 (FOX Sports Midwest main channel) Dish 418 (FOX Sports Midwest main channel). Missouri Mediacom/Springfield 22 Mediacom/Columbia 22 Cable One/Joplin 78. (Mutigers.com)

    Is America Premodern or Postmodern?  May 24, 2009
    DirecTV charged me each month for unwanted NFL football premium channels. Every time I called to stop payments, the phone-bank American receptionists either put me on hold, failed to understand basic requests or spoke English so poorly that communication was nearly impossible. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)

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