NAB Argues Againt Newspaper/TV Cross-Ownership Rules
A newspaper that has “closed its doors” can no longer be a “voice” for viewpoint diversity purposes, NAB said in an FCC ex parte filing arguing against the newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership rule. “Retaining a rule that deters investment by broadcasters in…
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the struggling print newspaper industry certainly cannot serve the public interest.” The increased options for consuming news on the internet make the rule outdated, NAB said in docket 14-50. “The only result that can rationally be expected from the continued prohibition is to hasten the demise of print newspapers.” A draft order wouldn't fully lift the cross-ownership ban (see 1606280056).