First reported by Variety
DirecTV-Scripps Dispute: 54 Local Stations Blacked Out Across 36 Markets
Scripps' 54 Local Stations Go Dark on DirecTV Over Retransmission Fee Dispute
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Natalie Oganesyan
12h ago· 3 min readenNews
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Summary
Scripps Local Media's 54 broadcast stations across 36 markets went dark on DirecTV after the two companies failed to reach an agreement on retransmission rates. Scripps, the third-largest operator of ABC affiliates, and DirecTV blame each other for the impasse, with DirecTV claiming Scripps is demanding the highest rates it has ever received from a station group, which would raise costs for consumers.
Key quotes
· 1 pulledScripps is 'demanding the highest rates DIRECTV has ever received from a station group, which would continue to dramatically raise costs for consumers and businesses already struggling with affordability.'
Scripps Local Media's 54 TV stations across 36 markets have been suspended as the company and DirecTV reached an impasse over retransmission rates.
