Cable, networks turn to negotiating by warnings

[scpanther22]

Just got the email from TWC.lol

Another squabble between TV networks and a cable company has gone public, with ESPN warning sports fans they could lose their multitude of channels if it doesn't come to an agreement with Time Warner Cable.

The deadline is Sept. 2 - the start of the football season.

Read more: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/07/23/1580048/cable-networks-turn-to-negotiating.html#ixzz0uzPaKPTR

[scpanther22]

the email

Your Cable Video Dollar

You may have heard that Time Warner Cable and Disney - the corporate owner of ABC, ESPN and the Disney cable channels - are in the middle of contract negotiations and Disney is demanding a huge increase in the fees we pay for their programming. To learn more about these negotiations and how TV works today, please visit RollOverOrGetTough.com.

Did you know that nearly 40% of your cable video dollar already goes to programmers like Disney? We have to pay these programmers to bring you the shows you love to watch. If we "roll over" to their demands, it could drive up costs for you. So we have decided to "get tough" and try to hold the line on TV prices.

At Time Warner Cable, we're working to reach a fair agreement that will keep Disney from driving up the cost of cable. But if you're thinking of changing companies - think again. The service provider you switch to - whether it's a phone, cable or satellite company - will eventually face the same demands for fee increases from Disney/ABC/ESPN or another big TV network. Switching isn't the answer. In today's economy, consumers need to stand up and speak out.

For updates, visit RollOverOrGetTough.com. Don't let Disney drive up the price of cable television

[Dpantherman]

every year is a negotiating deal w/ Time warner and networks. this is why we switched to DirecTv in january

[Mayor Qumiby]

All I can say is fug twc..

[Darth Biscuit]

TWC likes to play innocent in these things, but they're just as guilty as the TV companies.

[Zcustom]

I miss Vision Cable

[Davidson Deac II]

Directv is great, when you can actually watch it. With all the thunderstorms this week, its been out 30 minutes to an hour every evening.

[Dpantherman]

Directv is great, when you can actually watch it. With all the thunderstorms this week, its been out 30 minutes to an hour every evening.

yes that blows. but when football season rolls around i remember why we switched :biggrin:

[Future of the Funchise]

Directv is great, when you can actually watch it. With all the thunderstorms this week, its been out 30 minutes to an hour every evening.

yes

[Kettle]

i don't even want disney network.