Latest about retransmission
FCC’s Carr Says Regulator Wants to ‘Empower Local Broadcasters’
Agency’s chair criticized network news coverage and indicated willingness to strengthen broadcast stations so they can continue to provide local news
S&P Predicts Modest Declines in Retrans, Ad Revenue for Local TV Stations
As broadcasters will become more reliant on political advertising, they face “lower anticipated recovery prospects” and "downward pressure on valuations" according to S&P Global Ratings
BIA Sees Retrans Revenue Flattening
After hitting $15.1B in 2023, growth in retransmission fees for local stations will be sluggish between 2024 and 2028, the BIA reported
Dish Highlights Subs’ Ability to Drop Local TV Stations
Following the DirecTV decision to allow subs to drop local broadcasters, Dish said it has offered similar packages for seven years
Cox Stations Go Dark on DirecTV
The stations were blacked out after the two sides were unable to reach a new retransmission consent agreement
UPDATED: FCC Chair Indicates Reclassifying vMVDPs May Require Congressional Action
Coalition for Local News pushes back on chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel view that the FCC may lack authority to change the rules governing vMVPDs
FCC Chair Issues Proposals to Address Pay TV Blackouts
The FCC is seeking comments on proposed rules that would offer rebates to consumers and provide notifications of blackouts
