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Michael Winship Stepping Down as Writers Guild East President
By John Eggerton published
Says decision not to run for reelection was made two years ago, but timing of end of term during strike was ‘unfortunate’
A New Roadblock for Diverse Creators and Audiences (B+C Guest Blog)
By Rosa Mendoza published
Why regulating streaming services like traditional pay TV providers would stifle inclusion efforts
Ervin Duggan, Bill Kristol Back Fox License Challenge Inquiry
By John Eggerton published
Ex-FCC member, prominent pundit say there is sufficient evidence to warrant FCC hearing
The FCC’s Nonexistent Role in Internet Streaming (B+C Guest Blog)
By Michael O'Rielly published
Regulating streamers like old-school cable providers would ignore market realities and Congressional prerogatives, says former commissioner Michael O’Rielly
Justice Department, FTC Propose Tough New Merger Guidelines
By John Eggerton published
Regulators would look hard for instances of companies’ potential to buy up to monopoly
FCC OKs Test of Low-Power 5G Broadcasts
By John Eggerton published
Says it should provide input on potentially innovative new service
House Republicans Take Fresh Aim at Big Bird
By John Eggerton published
Appropriations bill passed out of subcommittee is silent on public media funding
FCC Report Shows NextGen TV Is Broadcast’s Gold Standard (B+C Guest Blog)
By Armstrong Williams published
But regulatory hurdles still stand in the way of ATSC 3.0’s benefits
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