NAB Has Few Words For Merger
After months of delay tactics, hundreds of Ex Parte filings, and even going to the extreme of creating an internet survey where only those responding against the merger were forwarded to the FCC, the National Association of Broadcasters had surprisingly little to say upon hearing the news of the FCC’s approval.
Dennis Wharton stated, “Today’s vote certainly comes as a disappointment to NAB. We continue to believe that consumers are best served by competition rather than monopolies.”
That’s it! A statement from Dennis Wharton. Nothing from NAB President David Rehr, and nothing about the consumers who were for the merger. Perhaps they are busy updating the legislative priorities on the front page of their website to reflect 2008 rather than 2007. Or maybe they are trying to figure out what to do with that space on their website dedicated to opposing the Sirius and XM merger.
Position: Long Sirius, XM.
July 27th, 2008 at 9:48 pm spanyo Says:
Or maybe they don’t want to make too much noise since they think they have a chance at getting HD mandated with Sirius receivers down the road.
July 27th, 2008 at 10:41 pm Duff Says:
Rehr is showing with his hands how big the stack of money was.
July 27th, 2008 at 11:08 pm Jim Smith Says:
Do you expect them to try to stop the merger legally?
July 27th, 2008 at 11:09 pm mrwifi Says:
NAB members: “How much money did you give them Rehr?”
Rehr : “Dude, I gave them a lot…. LIKE THIS MUCH!!!”
July 27th, 2008 at 11:41 pm rich Says:
Maybe he’s going to post his resume on the front page.
How long do we have to see more pictures of this idiot?
July 28th, 2008 at 12:31 am Maco Says:
I would like the flag they hung out the window of their office. Thanks in advance.
July 28th, 2008 at 9:29 am MIB Says:
Reading this post reminds me that the only thing worse than a sore loser is a bad winner.
July 30th, 2008 at 10:30 pm zach401 Says:
Here’s something to gnaw on… maybe the NAB wanted the merger after all!