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Scripps pulls 54 local stations from DIRECTV over retransmission rates

Created at 31 May · 11:31 PM2 sources↑ Market-relevant2 events
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Scripps Local Media has removed 54 broadcast stations from DIRECTV services, impacting DIRECTV streaming, satellite, and U-verse customers in 36 markets. The blackout occurred after negotiations failed over retransmission consent rates, which Scripps is reportedly seeking at record-high levels.

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Key Numbers

54local broadcast stations removed
36Nielsen Designated Market Areas affected

Who's Involved

Scripps Local Media
media company that removed broadcast stations
DIRECTV
satellite and streaming provider affected by the blackout
Scripps pulls 54 local stations from DIRECTV over retransmission rates

↳ Why This Matters

This dispute centers on retransmission consent fees, which are payments that cable and satellite providers like DIRECTV pay to broadcasters to carry their local channels. Broadcasters often seek higher rates during negotiations, and when an agreement cannot be reached, they may pull their signals, leading to blackouts for viewers. These disputes can impact millions of customers and highlight the ongoing tension between content creators and distributors over the value of local programming.

Key facts

  • Scripps Local Media removed 54 broadcast stations from DIRECTV services.
  • The blackout affects DIRECTV streaming, satellite, and U-verse customers.
  • Customers in 36 Nielsen Designated Market Areas (DMAs) are impacted.
  • Scripps is demanding record-high retransmission consent rates.
  • The dispute centers on retransmission consent fees, which providers pay to broadcasters to carry local channels.

This dispute centers on retransmission consent fees, which are payments that cable and satellite providers like DIRECTV pay to broadcasters to carry their local channels. Broadcasters often seek higher rates during negotiations, and when an agreement cannot be reached, they may pull their signals, leading to blackouts for viewers. These disputes can impact millions of customers and highlight the ongoing tension between content creators and distributors over the value of local programming.

Frequently asked questions

Scripps is demanding what it describes as record-high retransmission consent rates from DIRECTV, and a deal could not be reached.

54 local broadcast stations in 36 DMAs are affected, impacting DIRECTV streaming, satellite, and U-verse customers.

These are fees paid by cable and satellite providers to broadcasters for the right to carry local television channels.

What Happens Next

01Negotiations between Scripps and DIRECTV to resolve the blackout.

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How It Developed

31 May · 11:27 PM
Scripps Local Media has removed 54 local broadcast stations from DIRECTV services across 36 DMAs due to a dispute over retransmission consent rates.
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Sources

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Scripps Pulls 54 Local Stations from DIRECTV After Seeking Record Retransmission Consent Ratesm.piqsuite.com
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DirecTV and Scripps Locked in Retransmission Battle, as 54 Local TV Stations Go Dark on the Service Across 36 Marketsm.piqsuite.com

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