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NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt, Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy Testify at Senate Commerce Committee Hearing on Media Ownership Laws
The statements from Chris Ruddy and Curtis LeGeyt come on the heels of President Donald Trump reversing his stance on the topic.
Poll: 68% of Republican Voters Oppose Nexstar-TEGNA Meger, New Data Shows
Only 7% of those voters supported the acquisition.
President Donald Trump Reverses Stance on Nexstar-TEGNA Merger
"Those that are opposed don’t fully understand how good the concept of this Deal is for them, but they will in the future. GET THAT DEAL DONE!”
Sinclair: Those Opposing Nexstar-TEGNA Merger ‘Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing’
“They lecture the Commission about competition and the importance of local journalism despite their complete lack of involvement in promoting, preserving, or expanding local news."
NAB: Opponents of Lifting Ownership Cap ‘Rely on Mischaracterized Data’
"It would be one thing if they were citing these studies to diligently identify how local TV station combinations can diminish the provision of news. But unfortunately, there is something more perilous in their position."
Elise Stefanik Joins Growing List of Those Opposed to Nexstar Media Group-TEGNA Merger
"Keeping the cap in place, and Nexstar and TEGNA separate, will protect local and conservative voices and keep costs from rising rapidly due to decreased competition."
Newsmax Formally Asks FCC to Block Nexstar Media Group Merger with TEGNA
"This merger would create an unprecedented and dangerous consolidation within the broadcast TV industry, giving them immense control over local news and political news coverage."
Nexstar After Trump Shares Opposition to Changing FCC Ownership Limits: ‘This is a Historic Opportunity to Change the Status Quo’
"This is a historic opportunity to change the status quo and deliver a win for Americans across the country who are weary of legacy media’s leverage over local broadcasters."
Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy: I’m Shocked FCC Chair Brendan Carr Would Want to Give TV Owners More Power and Control
"The answer to Big Tech consolidation is not to give left-wing TV broadcasters massive consolidation and power too."
Why Breaking Up TV Giants May Be the Industry’s Only Hope
The way to rise from the ashes of this burning industry is to be neutral, keep it local, stay fully staffed, and — most importantly — keep big business and political gamesmanship out of your newsroom.