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''Multichannel News'' is a magazine and
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published by Future US that covers multichannel television and communications providers, such as
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,
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firms and
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, as well as emerging Internet video and communication services.


History and profile

''Multichannel News'' was founded by Fairchild Publications and Paul Maxwell. Its first issue was published on September 15, 1980.
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owned the magazine for a year after acquiring Fairchild parent Capital Cities/ABC, then sold it to Cahners Business Information, part of Reed Elsevier. In 2009, owner Reed Business Information sold '' Twice'', ''
Broadcasting & Cable ''Broadcasting & Cable'' (or ''Broadcasting+Cable'') is a weekly telecommunications industry trade magazine published by Future US. Previous names included ''Broadcasting-Telecasting'', ''Broadcasting and Broadcast Advertising'', and ''Broadcas ...
'' and ''Multichannel News'' to NewBay Media. Future acquired NewBay Media in 2018. ''Multichannel News'' reaches over 18,000 industry professionals in the cable television business and has an editorial focus on programming, advertising, marketing, finance, technology, broadband, and government activities for the worldwide cable television and telecommunications industries. Its readers include executives with cable television networks, cable multiple system operators (MSOs), independent cable system operators, satellite-TV and wireless companies, telecom companies, and suppliers of technology equipment for the cable industry. ''Multichannel News'' has exclusive partnerships with
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s and develops awards recognizing achievements in the television business.


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