The near nuclear arms race to build up conferences last summer has lead to a surprise rom-com sequel: a race to hook up with the richest TV networks. The University of Texas (signing with ESPN) and the Big 12 (FOX) conference took the first oaths this spring. However, the final remaining conference, the revamped Pac-12, […]
Tag Archives: USA
TECHNOLOGY: Time Warner Pushing It, Viacom Fighting It (Unless They’re Paid)
In late March, Time Warner Cable introduced its free iPad application that allows their cable and broadband subscribers to watch live TV on their Apple toy in their homes. Viacom immediately filed complaints that TWC had breached their distribution agreement (Discovery Communications and News Corp. later joined in similar complaints but have since seen been […]





