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03/13/2024
Effros: Just Askin’
It’s no wonder that at least one side of the negotiations for “retransmission consent” loves to time the negotiations just before an anticipated major event.
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01/17/2024
FCC Asks for Comments on Blackout Rebate Proposal
The FCC is officially moving forward with a proposal requiring cable operators and DBS providers to give subscribers rebates when blackouts strike their programming lineups.
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10/31/2023
Rep. Ryan Takes Stand Against Sports Blackouts
Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY) is speaking out against blackouts in sports and the problems presented by the patchwork of television and streaming rights that exist today.
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12/18/2020
Locast’s Role in Retrans, MVPDs and Streaming
As end-of-year retrans battles are likely to emerge, could non-profit local broadcast streaming service Locast be a cable operator’s best friend?
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10/17/2017
Viacom and Charter Still Debating Renewal
Viacom and Charter agreed to a brief extension of their existing distribution deal Sunday, avoiding blackouts of channels like Nickelodeon, BET, MTV and Comedy Central for at least another day.