There were more markets affected by retransmission consent blackouts this year than...
There were more markets affected by retransmission consent blackouts this year than in 2011, the American Television Alliance said: So far this year, broadcasters “have used their bullying tactics in 45 markets, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia and…
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Washington.” Last year, 40 markets experienced blackouts, ATVA said. Affiliates of ABC, CBS and Fox were unavailable to Dish Network subscribers in Casper and Cheyenne, Wyo., for four months before Dish Network reached an agreement with three broadcasting companies (CD May 3 p18). It’s time for reform “of outdated rules that allow broadcasters to hold viewers hostage in business disputes,” said the alliance, which includes many subscription-video companies as members.