The question now; can SPI build on its assets to become a branding and cable star? HGTV and Food Network have remarkably strong positions in home (called "shelter") and food entertainment with brands like Rachel Ray.   Read More

The SEC just approved the plan to split the company's fast and slow growing divisions. A common strategy in this media landscape where old media seems slow and archaic compared to dynamic web-fueled growth.    Read More

The theme of this year's National Cable and Telecommunications show is "Think Big." Even though this year's show in New Orleans is smaller than previous years, the theme makes sense. Cable ratings are bigger than ever, as are ad dollars, and distribution is broader than ever.   Read More