Behind the TV channel blackouts: stalling profits

DirecTV and Viacom continue to be embroiled in a nasty fight over carriage fees, with consumers still unable to view networks like MTV, Nickelodeon, or Comedy Central after several days. Both sides have taken to the web — and Twitter — in recent daysThe scuffle between DirecTV and Viacom to negotiate a new contract continued today with a new ad featuring the satellite provider's CEO Mike White addressing customers and (naturally) placing theThe companies are blaming each other as they wrangle over the amount of money DirecTV will pay Viacom for a roster of channels that includes

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