Alex Sherman

Alex Sherman

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Bloomberg News media & cable reporter, 49ers fanatic.
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“@JLin7: Headed back to cali for the offseason-just wanna say thanks NEW YORK for making it an unbelievable five months" Why what happened?
“@SHAQ: I'm a rhinestone cowboy heeeeeehawwwee http://t.co/8XlfJEXJ” - This is what the Orlando magic are looking for in a gm
Think there's a lot of junk on cable? Yeah, so does Time Warner Cable CEO Glenn Britt: http://t.co/NtVHafQ6

Unwanted Cable Channels Bloat Customer Bills, CEO Says

May 23, 2012 - bloomberg.com
Unwanted Cable Channels Bloat Customer Bills, CEO Says By Alex Sherman - 2012-05-23T18:28:46Z Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) Chief Executive Officer Glenn Britt says not everything on cable is worth watching. “There are too many networks,” Britt said in an interview at the National Cable & Telecommunications Association annual cable show in Boston. For years, U.S. cable carriers have provided TV in large chunks, pushing up the average monthly price to about $80 as even the cheapest packages have ballooned to include hundreds of channels. The increase in the number of little-watched channels, which content providers often sell to cable companies only in bundles with more popular networks, is causing cable bills to rise without any customer benefit, Britt said. “There are a lot of ... Continue reading →
Time Warner Cable CEO Calls for Fewer Channels in Pay-TV Bundles - Bloomberg via @BloombergNow http://t.co/FCU7nsot

Unwanted Cable Channels Bloat Customer Bills, CEO Says

May 23, 2012 - bloomberg.com
Unwanted Cable Channels Bloat Customer Bills, CEO Says By Alex Sherman - 2012-05-23T18:28:46Z Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) Chief Executive Officer Glenn Britt says not everything on cable is worth watching. “There are too many networks,” Britt said in an interview at the National Cable & Telecommunications Association annual cable show in Boston. For years, U.S. cable carriers have provided TV in large chunks, pushing up the average monthly price to about $80 as even the cheapest packages have ballooned to include hundreds of channels. The increase in the number of little-watched channels, which content providers often sell to cable companies only in bundles with more popular networks, is causing cable bills to rise without any customer benefit, Britt said. “There are a lot of ... Continue reading →
I only have time for one more question on this limited time panel. How do you feel about SPORTS?
Note to NCTA: get moderators who will ask tough questions. This is an industry crowd, not Ellen's audience. #cable12
Rovell emphasized limited time on this sports panel - and still no questions about sports tiers or anything cable cos care about #cable12
Chris Matthews at #cable12 bringing to mind Simpsons Lionel Hutz quote "uh huh...uh huh...listen, shut up for a second."
FCC Chairman reiterates broadband usage-based pricing can be healthy and beneficial #cable12
How is Kobe not in the game!?
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