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Appeals Court Burns FCC Broadcast Flag

In a major blow to the broadcast industry, the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington last Friday threw out Federal Communications Commission regulations that were to pave the way for Hollywood studios to prevent Internet redistribution of digital TV programming…

SoapNet at 5: Milestone Surpassed: 40 Million

Challenges Include Expansion to PPV, Broadband, VOD

Image-ine the Fun

Last Wednesday, while “Lost” promos were once again leaving faithful viewers feeling misled and “A Dr. Phil Primetime Special” was begging the apocalyptic question of how quickly the other three horsemen would gallop into the nation’s living rooms, more than…

He Believes He Can Make a Difference

SSteve Villano said he came to Cable Positive in 2000 because he saw a chance to use his skills and the power of cable television to battle the greatest health epidemic of our time. The background of the group’s president…

Accentuating the Positive

POP Awards Spotlight Best Cable Programs on Topic of HIV/AIDS

SoapNet at 5: SoapNet’s Stunts Spice Up the Slate

By Amy Helmes Airing the day’s soaps at night may be SoapNet’s bread and butter, but the network’s programming stunts are what add real flavor to the mix. For this year’s annual “Serial Bowl” (which ran opposite college bowl games…

SoapNet at 5: Stories Made Exec a Big Fan

GM Blackwell Attributes Network’s Success to Loyal Viewers, Established Programming

Fox Leads Demo in Sweeps Week 1

| Ratings | ABC No. 2; CBS and Fox in Duel for Season Top Spot

A Lifetime of Service Is Honored

Ex-CEO Black Kept Cable Nets on Message

Subscriber Trends Bode Well for Cable

Cablevision, Charter, Time Warner Numbers Please Wall Street Investors