Scripps Local Media cut off 54 local broadcast stations in 36 Nielsen Designated Market Areas from DirecTV starting at 7 p.m. EDT on May 31, according to a statement from DirecTV.
- The decision comes after DirecTV declined Scripps’ demand for higher rates
- “Scripps is demanding the highest rates DirecTV has ever received from a station group”
- DirecTV will continue to seek a reasonable compromise with Scripps
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