Business & Deals

• Roland Martin Remains On TV One

  John Eggerton, February 11, 2012
  Cable net says tweet was offensive but points to apology and willingness to meet with GLAAD  More

• Netflix Settles Class-Action Video Privacy Lawsuit for $9 Million

  By Todd Spangler, February 10, 2012
  Subscriber sued video rental firm over its tracking of users' viewing habits  More

• Scripps Says Boosting Travel Channel a Priority

  By Jon Lafayette, February 9, 2012
  Network looks to boost ratings before negotiating carriage renewals  More

• DirecTV Goes Wide With 'Classic' TiVo HD DVR

  By Todd Spangler, Multichannel News, February 9, 2012
  Satellite operator offers service for additional $5 per month  More

• Scripps Networks' Earnings Rise on Ad Sales Gains

  By Jon Lafayette, February 9, 2012
  Updated: Scripps Networks Interactive said its fourth-quarter profits rose on double-digit ad revenue increases at its cable networks. Net income rose 3.4% to $135 million, or 84 cents a share, from $130.6 million, or 77 cents a share a year ago. (Pictured: Ken Lowe, chairman, president and CEO, Scripps Networks Interactive)  More

• News Corp. Earnings Jump in Second Quarter

  By Jon Lafayette, February 8, 2012
  Updated: Cable networks, Fox lead gains  More

• Westin at Media Institute: ABC Cuts Were Symptom of Deeply Troubled News Industry

  By John Eggerton, February 8, 2012
  Said he was not against aggregation, but that there needed to be a business model that supported investing in reporting  More

• Viacom Inks Broad Net-Video Pact With Amazon

  By Todd Spangler, Multichannel News, February 8, 2012
  Deal brings retailer's prime instant videos to more than 15,000 titles  More

• FCC Enforcement Bureau Recommends Denying Comcast Request to Stay Tennis Channel Decision

  By John Eggerton, February 8, 2012
  Comcast had claimed that enforcement would violate its constitutional rights  More

• MSG: Time Warner Dispute Could Last Through NBA/NHL Seasons

  By Mike Farrell, Multichannel News, February 8, 2012
  Says no meaningful talks since Jan.1  More

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