EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS) Filing Due October 4, 2024

On August 5, 2024, the FCC released a Public Notice announcing that EAS Participants, which include cable operators, must submit their annual Form One for calendar year 2024 by no later than October 4, 2024.  Although the FCC often ties the deadline for filing the annual Form One to the occurrence of a nationwide EAS…

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Retransmission Consent 2023 – A New Paradigm

What a difference a decade makes. Ten years ago, streaming was still in its infancy, mostly dominated by Netflix. For local broadcast content, consumers primarily had only two choices– subscription cable via a Multichannel Video Programming Distributor (MVPD) or free over the-air (OTA) via an antenna.Operators risked losing customers to a competitor (most likely satellite)…

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Retransmission Consent – A Primer for 2023

This year is a “cycle year” meaning many retransmission agreements will be up for renewal. Operators will be forced to respond to unchecked retransmission fee increases and detailed agreements. As you enter into negotiations, you need to know and remember that there have been recent changes and interpretations of the rules.

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