Analyst: Rising retransmission fees masking ‘sinister advertising trends’ for broadcasters

The quickening growth of retransmission fees from pay-TV operators is all that is shielding TV broadcasters from advertising and ratings trends that are deteriorating at an even faster rate, said MoffettNathanson analyst Michael Nathanson in a note to investors today.

Source: Rising retransmission fees are masking ‘sinister advertising trends’ for TV broadcasters, analyst says – FierceCable