Former CEO for Boeing's defense, space and security subdivision Ted Colbert speaks during a press conference in Dubai on Nov. 16, 2019.Karim Sahib | AFP | Getty ImagesThe head of Boeing's defense unit Ted Colbert is leaving the company effective immediately, said CEO Kelly Ortberg, marking his first major executive...
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DirecTV, Disney reach deal to end blackout in time for college football
DirecTV and Disney have reached a deal that brings Disney's ESPN and other channels back to the pay-tv provider's customers after a roughly two week blackout.The deal comes in time for college football this Saturday, which airs on ABC, ESPN, as well as the SEC Network and ACC Network, as...
Three key questions that will shape whether Coach and Michael Kors owners will merge
Pedestrians walk past a Coach store and a Michael Kors store.Scott Olson | Getty ImagesJust a few miles from the birthplace of Coach in New York City, a federal judge will soon decide whether its owner Tapestry can become a bag behemoth — in a decision that will weigh big...
DirecTV customers will likely miss ‘Monday Night Football’ NFL game as carriage fight with Disney continues
Millions of DirecTV customers will likely be unable to watch the NFL's opening "Monday Night Football" game on ESPN as the company has yet to reach a deal with network parent Disney as of Monday evening.Disney's TV networks went dark on Sept. 1 for DirecTV's customers amid a carriage battle...
Automakers are getting back into advertising’s biggest arena: NFL
Toyota's "We Roll Deep Anthem" spot includes fans and NFL stars "setting off on an adrenaline-packed NFL adventure."ScreenshotAutomakers are rushing back into advertising during the National Football League season after a slowdown in recent years.Toyota Motor Corporation, Hyundai Motor Company and the Detroit automakers are among those expected to capitalize...