Retransmission Fights Continue: Broadcasters, MVPDs Clash Over Content Costs

The continuing battles over retransmission consent mean MVPDs face sustained pressure on their content acquisition costs, which can translate into higher subscription fees or reduced profitability. For streaming services, especially virtual MVPDs, these negotiations set the baseline for acquiring linear channels and impact their ability to bundle content competitively. The industry should monitor how these ongoing disputes influence future carriage agreements and whether they accelerate the shift of linear content rights to direct-to-consumer streaming platforms to bypass traditional distribution conflicts.