NCTA, NAB and MPA answer FCC on ratings transparency
The NCTA, NAB, and Motion Picture Association (MPA) submitted comments to the FCC regarding the transparency of the television ratings process. The FCC had issued a notice seeking public input on this topic.
Key Takeaways
- NCTA, NAB and the Motion Picture Association all submitted comments to the FCC.
- The FCC issued a notice seeking public input on transparency in the television ratings process.
- The filing centers on how the ratings process is disclosed to the public.
Why It Matters
The immediate impact is procedural: three major industry associations are now on the record in the FCC’s transparency review of the television ratings process. That matters because the agency has formally opened a public comment docket, which gives the issue regulatory visibility even without a rule change announced yet. The ecosystem angle is straightforward: NCTA, NAB and MPA represent key parts of the TV and film distribution stack, so their comments show the ratings process is a cross-industry concern. The next signal to watch is whether the FCC follows the notice with any further action after the comment period closes.
Read full article at cablefax.com
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