Awful Announcing

MSG Networks likely going dark on Optimum TV amid carriage dispute

Optimum TV customers in the New York area were warned of an ongoing carriage dispute on Monday that might take several local teams off the air as soon as the ball drops on New Year’s Eve. According to ...
Awful Announcing

MSG Networks officially go dark on Optimum despite efforts at resolution

As the calendar turned from 2024 to 2025, Optimum cable service pulled the plug on MSG Networks. Optimum customers in the New York area will now need to look elsewhere to watch the New York Knicks, ...
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When Networks Go Dark On Virtual MVPDs, Local Broadcasters And Viewers Pay The Price

The ongoing Disney/YouTube TV blackout is the latest reminder of a growing structural problem in broadcast distribution. Disney’s dispute has pulled not only ESPN, FX, Freeform and National Geographic ...