"Comcastrophe" Averted? The Washington Post Weighs In
The ramifications of the Comcast/NBCU merger will resonate across the media landscape for years to come. Yet, initial reaction to the merger of two of the largest content providers and content producers shows just how important online video is to the future.
FCC and Department of Justice merger conditions aim to keep access to NBC's extensive video content open, including programming like "regional sports networks, cable channels such as MSNBC and the Universal Pictures movie library." Analysts continue to dispute whether the conditions are tight enough to avert the threat of an exclusive media monopoly — at least, for the next seven years.
Read more about the merger conditions on the Washington Post.
Comcast-NBC terms aim to open a door to online video (Washington Post)
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