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Gray Stresses Importance of DRM for NextGen TV in FCC Sports Probe

By George Winslow published

In a meeting with staff regarding broadcast sports, Gray highlighted the importance of DRM in 3.0 broadcasts and the need to change rules governing vMVPD retrans negotiations

Regulatory & Legal
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Cox Media Group, Verizon Trade Barbs Over Possible Blackout

By George Winslow published

If a deal isn’t reached by Dec. 15, Fios subscribers could lose access to CMG stations in Pittsburgh and Boston

Business
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Conservative Think Tank Recommends Ending Retrans Fees as Part of Broadcast Ownership Revisions

By Tom Butts published

FCC International Center for Law & Economics advocates ending 'the regulatory asymmetry between broadcasters and streaming competitors'

FCC
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NAB Blog Slams YouTube TV’s ‘Heavy Hand’ in ABC Retrans Dispute

By Phil Kurz published

EVP Michelle Lehman says Google-Disney carriage battle emphasizes the need for updated ownership rules

Regulatory & Legal
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How a Reverse Compensation Cap Could Save Local Journalism

By Armstrong Williams published

Regulatory and Standards Station group owner says reforming retrans payments would boost localism, ATSC 3.0 rollout

Regulatory and Standards
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ATVA, NAB Renew Retrans, Ownership Battle at New FCC

By John Eggerton published

Dueling meetings pitch very different views

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September FCC Meeting Reworks Regulatory Timelines, Experiences Technical Difficulties

By TVT Staff published

Rules regarding foreign ownership reviews and retrans blackout notices were on the agenda

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Smith Touts Local TV News Importance, Takes Swipe at AT&T, DISH

By Phil Kurz published

Speaking in Washington, the NAB president said retrans funds trustworthy local journalism.

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NAB Tells FCC Retrans Should Be Default Election

By John Eggerton published

Broadcasters have asked the FCC to reverse the presumption from “must-carry” to “retransmission consent” in carriage elections given that most stations now seek retrans payments.

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ATVA Doubles Down On Three Objections To ATSC 3.0 Order

By Phil Kurz published

The American Television Alliance has reiterated its position asking the FCC to reconsider three separate objections it previously raised to the commission’s ATSC 3.0 Order

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