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So Much Vertical Video, So Little Time 04/10/2026

So Much Vertical Video, So Little Time In the past year, several programmers have launched new vertical video features on their DTC streaming apps, all offering sports highlights and altcasts. ESPN, Fox One and Peacock all now serve users curated playlists of vertical sports content. ESPN is even leveraging AI to generate a bite-sized version of “SportsCenter” personalized to each user. Distributors are paying attention to this trend too, including Fubo, which is set to launch AI-generated vertical video on its mobile app soon. CFX Download dives into all the latest developments. We even took a few of these vertical features for a spin and discussed our experiences so far! /episode/index/show/dda7424f-c920-49a7-9142-50b943eaec4c/id/40806335

Nexstar-Tegna & Charter-Cox Deals Heat Up in March Merger Madness! 03/20/2026

Nexstar-Tegna & Charter-Cox Deals Heat Up in March Merger Madness! It’s a huge month for industry mergers! The Nexstar-Tegna deal closed, while Charter-Cox cleared another regulatory hurdle. Plus, GFiber and Astound Broadband delivered another big surprise when the companies announced they planned to combine. CFX Download breaks down the latest updates, what they mean for the TMT landscape and what’s next for all of the companies involved. /episode/index/show/dda7424f-c920-49a7-9142-50b943eaec4c/id/40562565

Catching Up with CableLabs: What's Next in Broadband Innovation 03/06/2026

Catching Up with CableLabs: What's Next in Broadband Innovation CFX Download sits down with CableLabs EVP/CTO Mark Bridges to talk about the research firm's new QbD partnership with Zoom, what to expect from this year's Tech Summit and interop events and what's next in broadband innovation. /episode/index/show/dda7424f-c920-49a7-9142-50b943eaec4c/id/40340015

Why Communications "Unaffordability" Is a False Narrative 02/27/2026

Why Communications "Unaffordability" Is a False Narrative For our latest episode, CFX Download invited former FCC Commissioner and new Media Institute President/CEO Michael O’Rielly to talk about his recent CFX column on why some political leaders are wrong about communications services being unaffordable. O’Rielly also gives his thoughts on the Lifeline program, broadband labels and takes us behind the scenes of his first month leading the Media Institute. /episode/index/show/dda7424f-c920-49a7-9142-50b943eaec4c/id/40255345

What's Behind Charter Spectrum's 4Q25 Video Win? 02/27/2026

What's Behind Charter Spectrum's 4Q25 Video Win? Charter’s video sub gains in 4Q25 could suggest that Spectrum TV customers are embracing the operator’s efforts to create a video experience that seamlessly combines live TV with streaming programming. In the latest episode of CFX Download, we discuss the Seamless Entertainment experience and how it ticks boxes for customers who are growing exhausted with an increasingly fragmented ecosystem. /episode/index/show/dda7424f-c920-49a7-9142-50b943eaec4c/id/40255220

CFX's Wildest 2026 Predictions 02/27/2026

CFX's Wildest 2026 Predictions CFX Download is back and kicking off the year by predicting the major stories and twists that could shake up the industry in 2026. We of course talk about Warner Bros. Discovery, media ownership, Verizon-Frontier and Charter-Cox, but also throw out our wildest predictions, including one from Editor Noah Ziegler that would be the regulation shocker of the year if it were to happen. Tune in and place your bets! (Not actual gambling advice.) /episode/index/show/dda7424f-c920-49a7-9142-50b943eaec4c/id/40254725

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