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PLANO, Texas & MINNEAPOLIS, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodman Networks Incorporated, a privately held leader in the design, engineering, deployment, integration and maintenance of wireless telecommunication networks, and Multiband Corporation, (NASDAQ:MBND), a leading Home Service Provider (HSP) for DIRECTV and the nation's largest DIRECTV Master System Operator (MSO) for Multiple Dwelling Units (MDU's), today jointly announced that they have signed a definitive merger...

MINNEAPOLIS, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiband Corporation, (NASDAQ: MBND), a leading Home Service Provider (HSP) for DIRECTV and the nation's largest DIRECTV Master System Operator (MSO) for Multiple Dwelling Units (MDU's), today announced that it will report financial results for the first quarter of 2013 on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 after the close of trading and host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET. Anyone interested in participating should call 1-877-941-8416 if calling...

-The Award-Winning Music Television Series Celebrates its Milestone 50th Episode WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Guitar Center Sessions returns this May on DirecTV with ten compelling all-new episodes from the live performance and interview television series, and also marks the award-winning show's 50(th) episode. The up-coming episodes spotlight a diverse range of notably influential artists including The Smashing Pumpkins, Goo Goo Dolls, OneRepublic, Fitz...

- Fox Searchlight Pictures' The Way, Way Back, Written and Directed by Oscar® Winners Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, to Close the Festival - LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Los Angeles Film Festival, presented by Film Independent, in conjunction with Presenting Media Sponsor the Los Angeles Times and Host Partner L.A. LIVE, announced its official US and international selections. Fox Searchlight Pictures' The Way, Way Back, written and directed by Oscar® winners Nat...

("La Rubia de America") "America's Blond" joins the Hispanic television network MegaTV to present an original prime time production: "Charytin" MIAMI, April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MegaTV a station of the Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (NASDAQ:SBSA) is pleased to announce the triumphant return of international Hispanic television star Charytin Goyco, "America's Blond" to Hispanic television and radio on Monday April 29 at 9 p.m. (ET)- 8 p.m. (CT). This multi-talented...

DIRECTV to offer the first TV channel for non-human viewers NEW YORK, April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DOGTV, a subscription-based television network airing programming for dogs, announced today a multi-year carriage agreement with the nation's leading satellite provider, DIRECTV. Pet parents across America will soon be able to comfort and sooth their beloved canine friends, as they leave for work, with DOGTV. The first and only television network for dogs, will provide content that is fully...

LONDON, April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cable operators saw a loss in subscribers in 2012. However, the pace was lower than it has been in previous years, which is a good sign for cable operators such as Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA), DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV), Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC), Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE: TWC), and Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR). Meanwhile, cable operators are benefiting from an increasing use of data. Rising data...

The introduction of high-definition TV vastly improved the quality of shows and attracted subscribers even as disposable income dropped during the recession; over the next five years, the industry will face escalating competition from other media, resulting in companies using aggressive marketing tactics that are expected to cut slightly into industry profit. For this reason, industry research firm IBISWorld has updated its report on the Satellite TV Providers industry. Los Angeles, CA...

Colorful Tour Travels to Colleges Across Country This Spring New York, NY (PRWEB) April 05, 2013 AT&T* U-verse®, the fastest growing television service provider in the country, and Music Choice, the multi-platform video and music network, are teaming up to launch a grassroots college marketing tour. Let Your Colors Fly is a national tour giving students at select colleges the ultimate way to unwind during exam week and kick off summer break with a memorable experience. Students...

Liquidation Channel (LC), a leading source of affordable rare and exotic gemstones, jewelry, and lifestyle products announces it will be simulcast on DirecTV on channels 75 and 226 beginning on Monday, April 1, 2013. Austin, TX (PRWEB) April 02, 2013 Liquidation Channel (LC), a leading source of affordable rare and exotic gemstones, jewelry, and lifestyle products announces it will be simulcast on DirecTV on channels 75 and 226 beginning on Monday, April 1, 2013. President Gerald Tempton...