Antitrust has become a very hot topic and it seems that antitrust law appears to be at a crossroads. What is the state of antitrust policy today, and what changes or developments should we expect in the future? Speakers:• Thibault Schrepel, Assistant Professor at Utrecht University School of Law and a Faculty Affiliate at Stanford […]
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An Over-the-Top Frenzy
We have survived the slow exodus of 1990s linear TV into today’s bushel of disappointing niche channels over-stuffed with adverts. We were not careful when we said yes to 500 channels. For most consumers, less than a dozen channels from our set top box are welcomed enough to be part of a “Pay TV” subscription. […]
Cable TV and the Collateral Damage from Local Choice
Senators Thune and Rockefeller are suggesting a proposal to require local TV broadcasting channels, such ABC and CBS, be offered on an “à la carte” basis to cable TV viewers. The idea, referred to as Local Choice, would allow consumers the option to pick and pay only for the TV broadcast channels they want, instead of […]
ACI Sends Letters to Congress Calling for Hearings on the Next Generation Television Marketplace Act
Click on the following links to read the letters: Letter to Chairman Rockerfeller Letter to Chairman Upton