Now, NAB pushes triopolies. (Top of the Week).(National Association of Broadcasters)

Broadcasting & Cable, January, 2003 by McConnell, Bill

Small- and mid-market broadcasters' stand a good chance of getting their wish from Washington--new government rules making it easier to own two TV stations in a market--so they aren't stopping there.

The National Association of Broadcasters is pushing the FCC for the first time to allow one company to own three stations in a market, as long as the outlets aren't top performers. NAB says the FCC should consider allowing "triopolies" on a case-by-case basis in markets not meeting the trade group's suggested criteria for permitting more duopolies.

"Our major focus is the crying, indeed critical, need for duopoly relief," said NAB regulatory attorney Jack Goodman. "Our test would supply a great deal of relief, but it doesn't take in every situation...

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