NAB Still in the Dark on Retrans
Oct 4, 2011
Not a Free Market When Government Tips the Scales WASHINGTON, D.C. Read More
LIN Pulls the Plug in Yet Another Retrans Blackout
Sep 1, 2011
Repeat Offender’s Fifth Blackout Since 2007 Washington D.C. August 31,… Read More
Repeat Offender: LIN Media Threatening Retrans Blackout
Aug 25, 2011
Washington D.C. August 23, 2011 – In what is turning into the worst year in U.S. history for natural disasters, LIN Media is threatening to blackout viewers as Hurricane Irene bears down on the East Coast. When a broadcaster decides using viewers as bargaining chips is more important than fulfilling their public interest obligation to provide critical local news and weather information, it confirms the dire need to repair this nation’s broken retransmission consent regime. Read More
ATVA Applauds FCC Review of Retrans Rules Impact on Small Businesses
Aug 3, 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. August 3, 2011 – ATVA applauds the FCC for including… Read More
Topeka: Broadcaster Retrans Muscle on Steroids
Jul 22, 2011
Latest Example of Dire Need for Retrans Reform WASHINGTON, D.C. Read More
Potential Topeka Broadcast Triopoly Could Be Trouble for Viewers
Jul 14, 2011
Five cable operators have written Kansas Governor Sam Brownback and other… Read More
Cutting Through Broadcaster Static: FCC Retrans Reply Comments to Emphasize Broad & Diverse Support for Reform of Outdated Rules
Jun 27, 2011
WASHINGTON D.C. June 27, 2011 – In reply comments to be filed… Read More
FCC Report Takes Air Out of Broadcasters’ “Localism” Argument for High Retrans Fees
Jun 9, 2011
3 of 10 Local Stations Air No Local News WASHINGTON, D.C. June 9… Read More