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NAB threatens Congress over local TV ownership rules

The NAB warned lawmakers that opposing looser broadcast rules could carry dire political consequences in the midterm election ...

MIKE DAVIS: Why we must drop antiquated rule shackling TV in streaming era

New polling shows American voters oppose outdated FCC rules limiting local TV station ownership to 39% while Big Tech faces ...
TV Tech

Survey: Voters Say Broadcast Ownership Cap Is Unfair to Local Stations

The NAB released survey data showing that 58% said the current ownership rules are `unfair’ and 38% are more likely to vote for lawmakers who want to eliminate them ...
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FCC approves transfer of five TV station licenses to Sinclair

The FCC approved five broadcast TV license transfers to Sinclair, creating duopolies in markets where it already operated stations.This story first appears at TheDesk.net, a premium source for ...
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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Rips Some Local TV Stations As “Mouthpieces” For National Networks

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Speaking at CES in Las Vegas on Thursday, FCC chairman Brendan Carr reiterated his view that the “balance of power” has shifted ...
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Activist local TV stations got Jimmy Kimmel suspended from ABC. Disney says it's proof the system works

When ABC suspended late night host Jimmy Kimmel earlier this year, a local affiliate revolt was at the heart of the decision. In a previously unreported FCC filing, Disney cites Kimmel's preemption ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Activist Local TV Stations Got Jimmy Kimmel Suspended From ABC. Disney Says It’s Proof the System Works

In filings with the FCC over the future of national network-local affiliate relations, Disney and other entertainment giants make their case for keeping the status quo. By Alex Weprin Senior Editor ...