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PA Pair Lose Retransmission Case Involving DirecTV
At issue is whether or not a subdistributor really served in such a role, or was simply an authorized sales agent
Retransmission impasse pits small broadcaster against DirecTV
Northwest Broadcasting, a small privately owned television group with Fox affiliates serving five DMAs has not been able to come to terms with satcaster DirecTV. Northwest CEO Brian Brady says
Hearst hunkers down with DirecTV on retransmission
The retransmission contract between Hearst Television and satellite service DirecTV expires 12/31/10, and while the company believes that the two
DirecTV Fails In Its Antitrust Case Against Nexstar
On March 14, 2023, DirecTV “took a stand for its customers” by mounting a legal challenge against what it calls “a conspiracy” concocted by Nexstar and two shared services partners to illegally increase content costs for free over-the-air TV. A federal district judge on Wednesday ruled in favor of Nexstar.
DirecTV Consumers Get A Fast Break From Local TV
In a move that some may perceive as an anti-retransmission consent decision, DirecTV on Sunday officially went live with a consumer option that effectively eliminates all over-the-air broadcast stations — creating a cable-only lineup.
Four New TV Choices For DirecTV Users
Now that the dust has settled and there's a new retransmission consent agreement between DirecTV and broadcast TV station owner Cox Media Group, the direct broadcast satellite service has announced the addition of four unique channels it believes will be of interest to its paying subscribers.
Hours Before Super Bowl LVIII, CMG Seals DirecTV Deal
It was widely expected, with the biggest sporting event in the U.S. just hours away from kickoff. At 4:45pm Eastern on Sunday, DirecTV and Cox Media Group resolved their differences over a fresh retransmission consent agreement and came to terms on a multi-year accord.
DirecTV Blocks Cox In Latest Retrans War
As the clock struck midnight Saturday, CMG was already on the offensive, noting how the direct broadcast satellite provider “already dropped hundreds of stations over the last few months,” and that “this latest drop is a continuation of its ongoing mission against local journalism.”
DirecTV To Congress: Sports Migration to Broadcast TV Not So Good
In the eyes of a key DirecTV leader, the migration of live pro sports games from regional sports networks to over-the-air broadcasters "may not be such a good thing for the American people." Robert Thun offered those remarks at a Wednesday Congressional hearing also attended by the head of Scripps Sports.
An NFL Win With DirecTV/TEGNA Accord
The resolution of the impasse that began Nov. 30, 2023 came just in time for viewers of TEGNA stations in Cleveland to watch the Texans' convincing win over the Browns in a key National Football League playoff game.
A Weigel Diginet Gains DirecTV Distribution
It's one of several digital multicast television networks owned and distributed by Weigel Broadcasting, the Norm Shapiro-led entity known for its ownership of The CW Network affiliate serving Chicago and the CBS affiliate in Milwaukee. Now, one of its siblings to MeTV is being added to DirecTV.
Even With DirecTV Battle, Zacks Loves TEGNA
While no resolution appears in sight for its retransmission consent impasse with DirecTV, investors in TV station owner TEGNA have been largely nonplussed by the loss of its stations to those who rely on the direct broadcast satellite service for local television. In fact, an analyst declares TEGNA one of three stocks to buy "in a prospering industry."
War Of Words Ensues As DirecTV, TEGNA Can’t Reach Retrans Deal
A fresh retransmission consent accord between TEGNA and DirecTV could not be reached as the prior one lapsed. And, as is representative of nearly every carriage fee dispute, each side is blaming one another as viewers will be prevented from enjoying a bevy of programming in key markets across the U.S.
A Potential Pigskin Panic For TEGNA If DirecTV Impasse Begins
The TV station owner and direct broadcast satellite company have until Thursday to iron out a fresh deal. Should there be no new agreement come December 1, the impact on fans of college football and the National Football League this weekend could be enormous.
DirecTV Prepares For a TEGNA Retrans Tussle
Viewers of television stations owned by the company formerly known as Gannett are being warned that, if they are DirecTV subscribers, they could lose access to the channels as soon as late Thursday evening. The direct broadcast satellite company is already speaking out about the potential retransmission consent dispute.