Verizon renews Versant distribution deal for CNBC and MS NOW

Versant and Verizon have agreed a long-term distribution renewal keeping CNBC and MS NOW on Verizon, Variety reported on 2 October. A distribution deal puts channels in the pay-TV line-up. Versant chief revenue and business officer Dave Pietrycha described the renewal as long-term. Customers keep the channels with no blackout.