If Verizon doesn't bow down to WFLA demands for a new contract then Verizon will not be allowed to carry WFLA programming after the first of the year. The Oracle is not privy to the contract talks, but the general consensus is that the dispute will be settled.
It is our opinion that it would be foolish for these two not to come to an equitable agreement. For one thing, Verizon customers are already threatening to dump Verizon and go elsewhere. From the Verizon forum:
- I doubt Verizon could survive without NBC and its affiliates. But PLEASE Verizon, try to settle this contract issue quickly!
- As another new Verizon subscriber, I too would have to consider alternatives if this becomes a reality.
- I am not a new customer to Verizon, but I agree 100%! If I lose my NBC programming, I will be looking for an alternative to Verizon. I have so far, for the most part, enjoyed my fios bundle. That being said.....if you and WFLA Channel 8 do not come to some agreement, you can expect me to cancel all my services and go back to Bright House or some other server. I will NOT be scrambling around to watch sports somewhere away from the comfort of my home, nor do I plan on watching the Super Bowl with dozens of drunk fans in some bar.
The onus isn't entirely on Verizon, though. WFLA's parent company, Media General, has already indicated that they are experiencing some financial difficulties. “The current economic outlook requires us to be even more cautious than we already have been regarding our revenue expectations,” said Marshall N. Morton, president and chief executive officer Media General as he announced what appear to be layoffs in the coming months.
Without Verizon, WFLA also stands to lose some serious advertising revenue that it seems they can ill afford to lose. It will be amusing to see how this standoff plays out. Kind of reminds me of the other Big Penis contest going on in our nation's Capitol.
I am not a big fan of Verizon, but to dump them may not be in anyone's best interest. With that loss of revenue Media General may next go after Dish, Direct TV, Brighthouse, etc. and try jacking them up, too.
WFLA may need to keep in mind the old adage about cutting off one's nose to spite one's face. Another thing, if this issue between Verizon and WFLA settles and you see your rates go up you should probably thank Media General.
Happy Thursday, y'all.
I am not a big fan of Verizon, but to dump them may not be in anyone's best interest. With that loss of revenue Media General may next go after Dish, Direct TV, Brighthouse, etc. and try jacking them up, too.
WFLA may need to keep in mind the old adage about cutting off one's nose to spite one's face. Another thing, if this issue between Verizon and WFLA settles and you see your rates go up you should probably thank Media General.
Happy Thursday, y'all.
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