Everyday Economics: Why Unbundling Cable Would Not Save You Money

It seems contrary to common sense, but there is reason to think that people might actually end up paying more per channel.



With App and Premium Plan, The Times Expands Online Offerings

Two new subscription plans, including NYT Now, a lower-priced app tailored for a mobile audience, are part of the company’s push to expand its digital offerings and increase its revenue.

    



Ticket Pricing Puts ‘Lion King’ Atop Broadway’s Circle of Life

“The Lion King” passed “Wicked” as 2013’s top Broadway earner with help from a sophisticated algorithm that calibrates prices based on demand and purchasing patterns.

    



F.C.C. Seeks Limits on TV Stations, to Curb Cable Costs

Stations have been trying to get around rules that limit the ownership of multiple broadcasters in a single metropolitan market.

    

News Analysis: Comcast vs. the Cord Cutters

Comcast’s deal to acquire Time Warner Cable won’t shake the industry’s game plan: Keep viewers wedded to cable.

    



As Services Expand, Cable Bills Keep Rising

The proposed merger of Comcast and Time Warner Cable has raised concerns about the rising cost of cable service.

    



Strong Finish to 2013 for Netflix as Profit and Subscriptions Soar

The company predicted continued growth through the first quarter of this year.

    



A Stream of Music, Not Revenue

With download sales cooling after a decade of growth, streaming services like Spotify, Pandora and Apple’s new iTunes Radio have become the latest hope for the troubled music business.

    



Netflix Hits Milestone and Raises Its Sights

The video service said on Monday that it had surpassed 30 million U.S. subscribers and it reported third-quarter results that beat most expectations.

    



Time Warner Cable Reaches Agreement to Distribute Al Jazeera America

The contract is vital for Al Jazeera because Time Warner Cable supplies television to millions of households in New York and Los Angeles, essential markets for cable channels.

    



A Leaner Times Aims for Global Growth

After shedding outside holdings, The New York Times Company this week will introduce The International New York Times and, later, new subscription, video and consumer initiatives.

    



Hollywood Wants Numbers on the Digital Box Office

As digital distribution takes off, some players in the film business are chafing about a lack of open information on how movies perform in on-demand channels.

    



Online Music Service Rdio in Deal With Cumulus

The agreement will give an online outlet to Cumulus Media, which operates 525 radio stations, and help Rdio, a subscription music service, compete against players like Spotify.

    



People Magazine to Offer New Subscription Deals

People remains the backbone of Time Inc.’s magazine empire. But the median age of its readers is 44.6, a number it hopes to freshen up.

    



Bold Play by CBS Fortifies Broadcasters

CBS and its chief, Les Moonves, have given the broadcast world a shot in the arm by pushing distributors to pay broadcasters just as they do cable networks.

    



CBS Trumpets Deal With FiOS TV in Jab at Time Warner Cable

The deal was “reached swiftly and amicably,” said CBS’s president, Leslie Moonves, even as a stand-off with Time Warner Cable persisted.

    



CBS Blackout on Time Warner Cable May Last Until N.F.L. Season

The contract dispute is approaching the two-week mark with no hint of an imminent settlement.

    



The New Math of Media Deals

The sales of three giants of the old-media world — The Washington Post, The Boston Globe and Newsweek — in as many days suggest one kind of change, but their prices suggest another.

    

Magazine Newsstand Sales Plummet, but Digital Editions Thrive

Even as readers turn to digital versions, some women’s and celebrity-oriented titles had steep circulation losses on the newsstand during the first half of 2013.

    

A Wait for CBS and Time Warner Cable to Make Up

Several media analysts suggested the standoff might be protracted, with predictions ranging from about 10 days to as long as six weeks.