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In reply to the discussion: The Root Cause of the mess we are in today? [View all]
GigiLeigh
(198 posts)17. EVEN IF YOU NEVER WATCH FOX NEWS YOU'RE FUNDING THEIR PROGRAMMING
Pay for cable or satellite TV? You’re subsidizing Fox News whether you watch it or not.
Your cable or satellite TV provider pays a subscriber fee to carry Fox News. That cost is passed directly on to YOU.
Every network charges cable and satellite providers a small fee per subscriber; the one for Fox News is extraordinarily high. A typical household pays Fox News almost $2 per month—about $20 per year— via their cable or satellite provider, regardless of whether they actually watch the channel.
In 2020 and 2021, a wave of big contracts between Fox News and TV providers for subscriber fees are set to expire. These contracts make up about 65% if Fox News’ subscriber fee revenue. If we want to stop paying the Fox News “tax,” now is the time to act.
A typical household pays Fox News almost $2 per month—about $20 per year— via their cable or satellite provider, regardless of whether they actually watch the channel.
HIDDEN FEES FUELFOX NEWS’ BUSINESS
Fox News makes approximately $1.8 billion per year from hidden subscriber fees–twice as much as CNN and three times as much as MSNBC.
The network's extra-high fees, which make up most of its revenue, protect Fox News from the advertisers that are quickly abandoning it.
• Put pressure on your cable or satellite provider to stop using your money to subsidize Fox News on your dime. And you can let your cable or satellite company know you’re going to switch—unless they make a change.
• Cut the cord. You can now get your TV from streaming services that do not include Fox News. (Thanks, internet!)
• We’ll keep you updated on Fox News’ negotiations with cable and satellite providers and let you know if they’re trying to raise the price of subscriber fees in your area.
We’ll help you fight back against Fox News by depriving the network of the thing it values most of all: your money.
https://www.unfoxmycablebox.com/
Your cable or satellite TV provider pays a subscriber fee to carry Fox News. That cost is passed directly on to YOU.
Every network charges cable and satellite providers a small fee per subscriber; the one for Fox News is extraordinarily high. A typical household pays Fox News almost $2 per month—about $20 per year— via their cable or satellite provider, regardless of whether they actually watch the channel.
In 2020 and 2021, a wave of big contracts between Fox News and TV providers for subscriber fees are set to expire. These contracts make up about 65% if Fox News’ subscriber fee revenue. If we want to stop paying the Fox News “tax,” now is the time to act.
A typical household pays Fox News almost $2 per month—about $20 per year— via their cable or satellite provider, regardless of whether they actually watch the channel.
HIDDEN FEES FUELFOX NEWS’ BUSINESS
Fox News makes approximately $1.8 billion per year from hidden subscriber fees–twice as much as CNN and three times as much as MSNBC.
The network's extra-high fees, which make up most of its revenue, protect Fox News from the advertisers that are quickly abandoning it.
• Put pressure on your cable or satellite provider to stop using your money to subsidize Fox News on your dime. And you can let your cable or satellite company know you’re going to switch—unless they make a change.
• Cut the cord. You can now get your TV from streaming services that do not include Fox News. (Thanks, internet!)
• We’ll keep you updated on Fox News’ negotiations with cable and satellite providers and let you know if they’re trying to raise the price of subscriber fees in your area.
We’ll help you fight back against Fox News by depriving the network of the thing it values most of all: your money.
https://www.unfoxmycablebox.com/
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That's right but the feeder root cause is right wing money that gets funneled their way. nt
mtnsnake
Jan 2021
#6
This is part of what happens when the FCC works for GOP instead of the public.
Hermit-The-Prog
Jan 2021
#53
+1! Add in our campaign finance (bribery) system and you have at least 99% of our problems covered.
Dustlawyer
Jan 2021
#18
Sorry. Didn't see yours before I posted mine immediately below. Absolutely, we need a new
PatrickforO
Jan 2021
#23
One of the first things Congress ought to do is enact a new Fairness Doctrine, one
PatrickforO
Jan 2021
#20
The audience is micro-analyzed to determine what can motivate them for the oligarchs.
Hermit-The-Prog
Jan 2021
#54
Cannot be overstated: rightwing media broadcasts its propaganda for the most part 100% uncontested.
badboy67
Jan 2021
#42