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

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Bolstered by a strong library of British movies and shows, AMC Networks streaming service has 1 million users. But its BBC-backed competitor is coming fast

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Patricia Jo Boyers, Kevin Casey, Chris Lammers, Tina Perry, John C. Porter II, Michael Powell to receive honors as event returns to in-person venue

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The very first live-streamed pay TV service is now in recession. Does it have a future now that its parent company wants to become the fourth U.S. wireless carrier?

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Long-time exec replaces Philippe Le May, who becomes a special advisor to company

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No details, but parties say new multi-year pact ‘beneficial’ to both parties

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YouTube stalwart Jomboy will produce exclusive shows for app, programming for linear TV

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Projects will add 23,000 homes and businesses to network over four years

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Doubles starting speed in 33 markets to reach milestone

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Barclays analyst notes initial applications for 6G border on the ‘bizarre;’ does anyone really want to smell the internet?

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Currently seeking candidates to fill 2,500 jobs across 41 states

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Q4 performance shows product becoming legitimate revenue, profit center

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Chairman and CEO Rocco Commisso says even after 27 years, there’s more to do

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Roberts sees broadband growth, Rutledge predict new bundles, Goei touts fiber build, as industry transitions once again

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‘Create, Connect and Capitalize’ are pillars of in-person gathering

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MoffettNathanson points to explosive growth in fiber build projects over past five years, but worries the cost may be too high

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Oral arguments begin Wednesday and cable operator says decision, expected in spring, could have huge impact on broadband industry

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Exec spoke at Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco

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Says new moniker reflects commitment to fiber optic network

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Charter, Astound Broadband, Comcast, Altice USA among operators allow customers to text, reach family impacted by conflict for free

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SVOD pioneer said it would add 2.5 million subs in Q1; Barclays says on pace to add around 4 million
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