DirecTV Plans to Cut Back on Spending, Hiring in 2012, CEO Says

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DirecTV, the largest U.S. satellite-TV provider, will cut back on spending in 2012 to prepare for any slowdown in the economy, Chief Executive Officer Michael White said.

“We’re tightening our belts in terms of spending,” White said in an interview. “We’ll cut back on overhead, hiring and programming.”