Latest about VMVPDs
NAB’s LeGeyt Urges Congressional Action on Broadcast Issues
In testimony at a House Subcommittee, LeGeyt will urge action by Congress and the FCC on ownership rules, diversity, vMVPD negotiations and NextGen TV rollouts
Preserve Viewer Choice Coalition Blasts Attempts to Change FCC Rules for vMVPDs
The group backed by major entertainment companies, broadcast networks and streamers said the effort would “damage the streaming landscape by increasing consumer costs”
Fubo Lost 118K Subs in Q2 2023
But subscriber counts were up 23% YoY, losses were down and the vMVPD raised its guidance for 2023
Networks, Local Broadcasters Draw Battle Lines Over vMVPD Carriage Rules
Networks respond to "Coalition for Local News" by forming their own coalition
Local TV Stations Launch The Coalition for Local News Advocacy Group
Closing the "streaming loophole" is one of the group's initial priorities
NAB Backs Sen. Cantwell's Call for FCC to Update Rules on vMVPDs
Cantwell has sent a letter to the FCC asking it to consider treating vMVPD streaming platforms like YouTube TV as traditional pay TV operators
Cord-Cutting Accelerates, Hitting Record High in Q1 2023
Bloodletting extended to virtual MVPDs as well
Nexstar Renews Hulu Deal
Deal covers 122 local television stations, including MyNetworkTV Affiliates and four independent stations
