Dish’s Charles Ergen Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Dish’s “Seinfeld” strategy appears to have ended quite like the actual show — with its finale a generally-accepted disappointment. In 2011, Dish cofounder Charlie Ergen first mentioned “Seinfeld” on an earnings call, responding to an analyst’s question about his company’s mixed bag of assets. Ergen … Read more
Hamid Akhavan, EchoStar CEO, speaking on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” on Sept. 30, 2024. CNBC EchoStar is selling its Dish TV provider and digital business Sling to rival provider DirecTV in a deal announced Monday that brings together two of the largest pay-TV providers and sent EchoStar shares plunging 10%. DirecTV agreed to pay … Read more
Charlie Ergen, chairman and co-founder of Dish Network Corp. Jonathan Alcorn | Bloomberg | Getty Images Charlie Ergen is getting close to selling the pay-TV business he founded more than 40 years ago. EchoStar is in advanced talks to sell satellite TV provider Dish Network to rival DirecTV, the closely held pay TV operator owned … Read more
Christopher L. Winfrey, CEO of Charter Communications. Courtesy: Charter Communications Charter Communications CEO Chris Winfrey said he wants customers to think of reliability and credibility when they think of their cable and broadband provider. The cable giant told CNBC it is unveiling a series of changes Monday to bolster that goal, including rolling out new … Read more
Apple’s new AI features may not be the only factor driving iPhone upgrades. Deals offered by the major U.S. cell phone carriers play a hand in device sales, as well. AT & T, Verizon and T-Mobile have announced their respective offers for customers who want to trade in their current phones for the new iPhone … Read more
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, #22, drives to the basket against Atlanta Dream guard Destanni Henderson, #33, during a WNBA preseason game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 9, 2024. Brian Spurlock | Icon Sportswire | Getty Images The fervor and passion surrounding women’s sports aren’t going to go away, said Jessica Berman, … Read more
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., September 9, 2024. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today. Sign up for free to receive it directly in your inbox. … Read more
DaRon Bland, #26 of the Dallas Cowboys, celebrates after an interception returned for a touchdown in the game against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 23, 2023. Ron Jenkins | Getty Images When Jerry Jones plunked down $150 million to buy the Dallas Cowboys in 1989, … Read more
Laxman Narasimhan attends the 2023 TAAF Annual AAPI CEO Dinner at The Pool on September 26, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images for The Asian American Foundation (TAAF). Jp Yim | Getty Images Activist Elliott Management and Starbucks‘ board of directors are in settlement talks, according to people familiar with the … Read more
The “For the Birds” ad campaign for DirecTV emphasizes customers don’t need a satellite dish anymore for service. The pigeons are voiced by former NFL star Deion Sanders, and actors Steve Buscemi and Henry Winkler. Courtesy: DirecTV Coach Prime wants consumers to know they can watch DirecTV without a satellite dish. The company best known for … Read more
