VMVPDs

vMVPDs added 1.3M subs while traditional pay TV providers lost 1.8M subs in the quarter

The vMVPD hit a record 1.477 million paid subscribers in Q3, which exceeded its Q3 2023 guidance.

Google said it “disagrees” with the NARB decision but will “modify or cease” the disputed advertising claim

Only 12% of live streaming VMVPD’s plan to switch providers compared to 21% for cable and satellite; YouTube TV had the highest customer satisfaction

Speaking during a members-only Town Hall, Curtis LeGeyt highlighted need for change in rules governing VMVPDs, station ownership and other areas

In testimony at a House Subcommittee, LeGeyt will urge action by Congress and the FCC on ownership rules, diversity, vMVPD negotiations and NextGen TV rollouts

The group backed by major entertainment companies, broadcast networks and streamers said the effort would “damage the streaming landscape by increasing consumer costs”

But subscriber counts were up 23% YoY, losses were down and the vMVPD raised its guidance for 2023

Networks respond to "Coalition for Local News" by forming their own coalition

Closing the "streaming loophole" is one of the group's initial priorities