News of Note—Altice USA, Evolution Digital, Parks Associates and Viacom

Here are the other stories we’re following today:

> Altice USA is combining the Suddenlink (Cequel) and Optimum (Cablevision) businesses under a single credit silo. Release

> Evolution Digital unveiled its eMERGE app-based software client that integrates pay TV operators' IP video services, including live linear, VOD, pay-per-view and network DVR recordings, with OTT streaming content. Release

> Research from Parks Associates found that the top three OTT video services—Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Netflix—maintain significant market share, with 91% of OTT subscribers getting at least one of these services. Release

> Viacom announced the appointment of Brian Robbins as president of Nickelodeon, effective immediately. Release