ATVA

The pay-TV operator-backed group said Cox’s action showed that the Standard General Tegna deal poses a “significant threat to consumers”

The American Television Alliance said “this blackout is another example of broadcast conglomerates prioritizing profit over people.”

The association representing pay TV operators and independent programmers urged FCC to close ”loopholes” in ownership rules

Dueling meetings pitch very different views

ATVA believes action should be taken to prevent such wide-ranging drops in service

Organization cites five times Cox Media has pulled stations just ahead of the big game

Hopes large broadcast groups understand their public service obligations

Blackout is impacting more than 60 local TV stations

As ATSC 3.0 emerges, ATVA wants broadcasters to focus on main TV service before ancillary or supplementary ones

Rising fees are driving smaller MVPDs out of markets, ATVA tells FCC