Fox News understands what should be clear to everyone: that advertising dollars and cable subscriber fees are what fund the disordered stew the network attempts to pass off as news. Fox recognized that upfronts are critical and that they are no longer a guaranteed bet for investors — that's why the network is attempting to hide its most controversial talent in the back room until the contracts are signed.
The more pressure placed on the networks' backers to stop funding Fox News, by contacting them directly or joining initiatives like , the less leverage the network has going into renegotiations. A mutiny by cable consumers, coupled with a drought of advertiser interest, could push Fox toward a financial position vulnerable enough to force a change. , it is also in the process of renegotiating between 40% to 50% of its cable contracts.
Carusone went on to explain that if Fox is"able to successfully complete these renegotiations over the next year, and get more money out of it, there's nothing they can do or say that will get them any meaningful consequences and force them to change." If Fox can make it through this year's upfronts and renegotiations unscathed, it could mean years of financial impunity.
It's time to defund Fox News. The network has forfeit any right to claim to special treatment by advertisers and cable providers. By continuing to support the network's outsized cash grab under consumers' noses, advertising agencies and cable companies are safeguarding the slush fund that enables Fox to dodge any form of accountability, no matter the detrimental effect it has on the American public.
NikkiMcR lol. Hilarious coming from the forces that specialize in fake news and propaganda and have been wrong about everything. If Fox news is that bad as u suggest, then u liberal media need to THANOS yourselves our of existence yesterday. wow, what nerve u have, lol. funnyyy
NikkiMcR It is ironic that cable tv systems can't drop Fox News because Fox News is bundled with Fox Network. Fox Network carries highly rated NFL. The same NFL that Fox News regularly trashs because NFL players kneeling during the anthem.
NikkiMcR Now Business insider is fake news just like CNN and MSNBC. How this article could be written after the revelations recently about CNN’s admission of peddling fake news is astonishing.
NikkiMcR Oh and I guess CNN is news?
NikkiMcR While the 'official' name may be Fox News, everybody and anybody knows that they are only known as Fox Propaganda Channel these days. Their motto is 'All the propaganda that isn't fit to print'.
mohaneds NikkiMcR Yes!
NikkiMcR So true. There is no mainstream media or lamestream media as they call it. It’s just a ploy to get more ratings by dividing the Nation. It’s just a marketing plan that almost ended USA democracy by a big liar.
mmfa NikkiMcR 'Dropping' them just plays into the white grievance narrative they sell. Just make them optional. Let the consumer choose.
mmfa NikkiMcR Calling FoxNews….NEWS....is false advertising.....needs to be rebranded. (has 'FakeNews' been taken ?)
NikkiMcR absolutely correct
NikkiMcR It's not really Fox News' fault. They show what their customers want to see. If more people watch sensational hyped up culture wars opinions... then that is what they will show. It's all about getting viewers... which translates into money.
NikkiMcR But CNN does it right? MSNBC This is why BI has become the joke that it is.
NikkiMcR good
NikkiMcR I would like to sue them for ruining my family. Really sad that murdoch has taken such a hold on the stupid and gullible. Disguised as a news network. It was a huge mistake to let them have any PRIMETIME potus debates. Gave them cred.