wtf - I hope this kicks directv in the nuts and gets them moving....
Dish Network Corp. (DISH) reached an agreement with Lin TV Corp. (TVL) for the retransmission of Lin TV's broadcast stations in standard and high definition.
Dish, an Englewood, Colo., a satellite-television provider, said the deal covers television stations owned and operated by Lin TV spanning 17 U.S. markets.
Dish also reached a marketing and promotional agreement with Lin TV to encourage consumers to switch to Dish Network if Lin TV's local station signal is removed from a cable system.
Under the terms of the agreement, the companies will work jointly to market Lin TV's availability on Dish Network.
Shares of Dish Network closed up Wednesday 34 cents, or 1.2%, at $28.
Dish Network Corp. (DISH) reached an agreement with Lin TV Corp. (TVL) for the retransmission of Lin TV's broadcast stations in standard and high definition.
Dish, an Englewood, Colo., a satellite-television provider, said the deal covers television stations owned and operated by Lin TV spanning 17 U.S. markets.
Dish also reached a marketing and promotional agreement with Lin TV to encourage consumers to switch to Dish Network if Lin TV's local station signal is removed from a cable system.
Under the terms of the agreement, the companies will work jointly to market Lin TV's availability on Dish Network.
Shares of Dish Network closed up Wednesday 34 cents, or 1.2%, at $28.