Latest about Retransmission Negotiations
Network Affiliates Urge FCC to Reclassify vMVPDs
The ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC affiliate groups told the FCC that vMVPDs should be subject to the same rules as traditional pay TV operators
NAB Disputes FCC Contention That Retrans Blackouts Have `Increased Dramatically’
While continuing to oppose blackout reporting requirements, the NAB urges the FCC to require MVPDs to report both successful and unsuccessful negotiations
Gray Completes Retrans Renewals in 70% of Its Footprint
The station group says it reached the renewal milestone without any blackouts or service outages over contracts
DirecTV, Cox End Station Blackout Just in Time for Super Bowl LVIII
All 12 Cox Media Group stations were returned to the satellite lineup before 6:30 gametime
FCC: Nexstar Fined $720K for Retrans Violations
The fines stem from a complaint filed by Hawaiian Telcom Services Company with the FCC
FCC Seeks Public Comments on Blackout Reporting Requirements
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking would provide the Commission with better data on the problem of blackouts and their impact on consumers
Tegna, DirecTV Escalate Retrans Feud
Station group threatening to pull all 64 network affiliates this week if a new contract isn't approved
Dish, Hearst End Blackout, Ink New Carriage Agreement
The deal restores local programming from stations owned by Hearst, ending a two month blackout
