Curse Of The Control Freaks

Perhaps you've heard about the new plan Fox has come up with that will allow its TV affiliates to make Fox programming available in their DMA on local broadband. The affiliates either charge the viewer a fee or use pre-roll revenue which is then split 50/5o down the middle with Fox. Such a deal!

This is just the latest in a series of moves by traditional media to take back its power to control the distribution channels for programming and product. It sounds like a great deal for everyone all around. Or is it?

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