Broadcasters may have won an early advantage in the fight against the Federal Communications Commission’s latest quadrennial review of local broadcast ownership rules. For the first time in two decades, the review will not be adjudicated in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia.
The National Association of Broadcasters joined Nexstar Media Group, Beasley Media Group, Tri-State Communications, and Zimmer Radio of Mid-Missouri in appealing the FCC’s stance, arguing that it fails to account for the increased competition from digital platforms and disproportionately affects smaller market operators.
From these appeals, a random venue lottery was conducted, settling on a court far from D.C.
