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Bill Morrow, DirecTV CEO, discusses why the company completed its recent deal with EchoStar where it acquired Dish and Sling TV. Watch more of the interview: cnb.cx/4dwxChL

"With greater scale, we expect a combined DIRECTV and DISH will be better able to work with programmers to realize our vision for the future of TV." — Bill Morrow, DIRECTV CEO The combination of DIRECTV and DISH will benefit U.S. video consumers by creating a more robust competitive force in a video industry dominated by streaming services owned by large tech companies and programmers. Get all the details about DIRECTV + Dish in our latest blog ⬇️

We’re excited to announce that we are acquiring EchoStar’s video distribution services, DISH TV and Sling TV. As a combined company, we expect to be able to invest in our services and better work with programmers to allow us to deliver compelling video options and smaller packages at lower price points. Join us as we work to realize our vision for the future of pay TV. Learn more and see what CEO Bill Morrow has to say about the transaction here: www.BrighterTVFuture.com. #BrighterTVFuture

At DIRECTV, we are proud to foster an inclusive atmosphere that values and respects the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of all our team members. Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, celebrates the significant contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities to our society, culture, and workplaces. Check out the link to read, watch and learn more about HHM. https://lnkd.in/devAEge

From intern to rising star, Riley’s experience at DIRECTV’s Intern Summit is just the beginning for her, and we can’t wait to see how far she’ll go. Learn how you can start your own career story through one of our internships. #WeAreDIRECTV: https://bit.ly/3TNiF4I

Thank you, Jane—for using your voice to bring attention to everyone who worked (and continues to work!) to ensure women are empowered to chart their own destiny. Join #DIRECTV in celebrating #WomensEqualityDay.

Consumers want choice, control, and value. But the current pay TV model isn't meeting these needs. DIRECTV’s Chief Content Officer, Rob Thun, explains why collaboration between programmers and distributors is crucial to reversing declining satisfaction trends. Read more: https://bit.ly/3MzXs9L

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DIRECTV has recruited a new pigeon to join its flock. Prominent football coach and Hall of Famer Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders joins pigeons Henry Winkler (Frank) and Steve Buscemi (Bobby) in a new national advertising campaign that focuses on DIRECTV’s sports and content aggregation leadership. The lead :30 television commercial, which features Sanders as a pigeon named “Coach Prime,” with his new friends Bobby and Frank, gives a birds’ eye view to the plethora of benefits of streaming DIRECTV using a Gemini device. https://lnkd.in/gJ4E7VUy

Some exciting news from our offices in Dallas-Fort Worth! DIRECTV has recently been recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This honor is based on insights from over 13,000 North Texas employees among the many companies surveyed, which, included our remarkable team at DIRECTV. The “Best Places to Work” Awards, organized by Quantum Workplace, celebrate local employers who excel in creating outstanding workplace environments. The recognition is based on confidential employee surveys that measure success in areas such as team dynamics, trust in leadership, and effective communication. Thanks to your honest feedback and dedication, DIRECTV stands among the top 103 companies in the region deserving of this prestigious title. In its 22nd year, the Dallas Business Journal's “Best Places to Work” program continues to recognize organizations that prioritize their employees' well-being – and we are honored to be included. We will share the full rankings when they are published in a special edition of the Dallas Business Journal on November 1.