Zack Christenson, ACI’s tech writer, has a piece in today’s Real Clear Policy that discusses the problems with retransmission consent regulations. The problems have led to yet another impasse in negotiations between cable providers and broadcasters. The outcome will mean either higher prices for consumers or TV blackouts. Either way, you know who loses. You can read the article HERE at Real Clear Policy.
A writer and research fellow for The American Consumer Institute, Zack has been associated with a variety of media organizations and think tanks over the years, including most recently for The Heartland Institute, a Chicago-based policy think tank. He has worked in many news organizations, including several news radio stations. Zack writes primarily on technology, energy, and national regulatory/legislative issues. Zack is also involved with web and digital application development.