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House of Cards: A TV Distribution Model for the Next Generation

By Clarissa Ramon  | February 20, 2013

After succumbing to the social and internet buzz around Netflix’s new series House of Cards, I finally sat down to watch an episode. What followed was a five-episode marathon that convinced me Netflix has won this round of the cable vs. internet content distribution battle. After struggling to maintain subscribers due to lack of new content (attributed largely in part to costs set by the cable industry), Netflix took a gamble based on the habits of the next generation of viewers. And the viewers won. 



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Why the Consumer Electronics Show Will Never be Overrated

By Martyn Griffen  | January 18, 2013

Last week (January 7-11), Las Vegas hosted the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show, the annual trade show where tech companies present their latest gadgets and gizmos.  Speculation about which company will have the largest, sharpest, thinnest, displays or the latest bells and whistles for their mobile handsets dominates the tech world for weeks leading up to CES, and the show officially begins the conversation for consumer tech for the year.  Walking the convention center floor and playing with the newest in consumer tech is a tech fanboy/fangirl’s dream come true.  Public Knowledge sent a delegation to the show this year and was encouraged by the energy of the attendants not only with regard to tech devices but especially toward tech policy.



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AllVid: Not Dead Yet! (Legally, At Least)

By John Bergmayer  | January 16, 2013

In a somewhat cursory opinion, the DC Circuit struck down the FCC's "Plug and Play" order, which has been in place since 2003. The "encoding rules" this order enacted were designed to prevent subscription TV services from making it difficult for people to use home recording equipment, using copy-protection technologies like Macrovision.



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PK In The Know Podcast: 3D Printed Guns and the Future of Online Video

December 14, 2012

On this week's podcast we flag WCIT and talk 3D printed guns and the future of internet-delivered television.



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On this week's podcast we flag WCIT and talk 3D printed guns and the future of internet-delivered television.



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Video Competition Comments (2012)

September 10, 2012

Congress Considers Updating 20-year-old Rules, Witnesses Squabble

By Martyn Griffen  | July 25, 2012

Congressional Committee hearings have the tendency to come across as a bit dry at times [read, a lot of the time].  Members of Congress attempt humor that falls flat, drop references to their local sports team, and respectfully disagree with their colleagues about legislation or Constitutional interpretation.   The witnesses provide testimony from the perspective of their organizations/industries, take subtle jabs at the opposing position, and answer Members’ questions, or listen to Members use the majority of their question time to make drawn out positions statements.

However, yesterday’s Senate Commerce hearing on “The Cable Act at 20” was different.  It became so feisty at one point that I expected popcorn and soft drinks to go along with the entertainment. 



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However, yesterday’s Senate Commerce hearing on “The Cable Act at 20” was different.  It became so feisty at one point that I expected popcorn and soft drinks to go along with the entertainment. 

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However, yesterday’s Senate Commerce hearing on “The Cable Act at 20” was different.  It became so feisty at one point that I expected popcorn and soft drinks to go along with the entertainment. 

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However, yesterday’s Senate Commerce hearing on “The Cable Act at 20” was different.  It became so feisty at one point that I expected popcorn and soft drinks to go along with the entertainment. 

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FCC Video Competition Report Gives Online Services Their Due

July 20, 2012

Issues: 
Future of Video

Background: Today, the FCC released its Fourteenth Report on the Status of Competition in the Video Programming Market.  This report is linked here.

The following statement may be attributed to John Bergmayer, Senior Staff Attorney at Public Knowledge.

"This thorough report gives online video its due. It recognizes that while online video is not yet a complete substitute for traditional pay TV for most viewers, it's a category that is growing in importance.

Public Knowledge Happy That Viacom Has Restored Online Access to Its Programming

July 17, 2012

Issues: 
Future of Video

The following statement can be attributed to John Bergmayer, Senior Staff Attorney at Public Knowledge:

"Viacom did the right thing by reinstating full online access to its programming. As AMC demonstrated when it made 'Breaking Bad' available to DISH customers during its own carriage dispute, the best way to win customers over is to treat them with respect, and not try to use them for leverage in contract negotiations.

"The biggest fans of shows tend to seek them out online, and it makes no sense for networks to punish them. Access to online programming is in the interests of viewers and networks alike.

"DirecTV and Viacom should settle their differences quickly so that DirecTV viewers who want to watch popular channels like Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV, and BET can do so again."

Public Knowledge Calls Aereo Decision A Win for Video Innovation

July 11, 2012

Issues: 
Future of Video
Implications for Online Video

Background:

The US District Court for the Southern District of New York has ruled in favor of Aereo in its dispute with several television networks. Public Knowledge filed an amicus brief in the case supporting Aereo's position, which is linked here. A blog post explaining the issue is linked here. The court's decision is linked here.

The following statement may be attributed to John Bergmayer, Senior Staff Attorney at Public Knowledge.

"We are pleased that Judge Nathan reached the right result in this case. The court is correct that the Cablevision precedent likely means that Aereo's service is perfectly lawful.

Public Knowledge Defends Consumer Choice in "The Future Of Video" Hearing

By Gregory Capobianco  | June 29, 2012

PK President and CEO Gigi Sohn was back on the Hill Wednesday morning, offering testimony before the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on “The Future of Video.”

The panel featured seven other members, including representatives from the broadcast, cable, satellite, movie, internet and streaming industries. Specifically, that means Charlie Ergen of DISH Network, Robert Johnson of Sky Angel, David Hyman of Netflix, Jim Funk of Roku, David Barrett of Hearst Television, Michael O'Leary of the MPAA, and Michael Powell of the NCTA (and formerly of the FCC) all joined Gigi on the panel. Needless to say, it was a big panel.



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The panel featured seven other members, including representatives from the broadcast, cable, satellite, movie, internet and streaming industries. Specifically, that means Charlie Ergen of DISH Network, Robert Johnson of Sky Angel, David Hyman of Netflix, Jim Funk of Roku, David Barrett of Hearst Television, Michael O'Leary of the MPAA, and Michael Powell of the NCTA (and formerly of the FCC) all joined Gigi on the panel. Needless to say, it was a big panel.

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