Sinclair and National Content & Technology Cooperative (NCTC) Announce Renewal of Long-Term Distribution Agreement
January 18 2024 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced that it has
renewed its distribution agreement with the National Content &
Technology Cooperative (“NCTC”), a not-for-profit corporation whose
members serve one-third of all broadband and video connected
households in the U.S. and its territories
The agreement allows NCTC's member companies to opt into a
multi-year retransmission consent agreement for Sinclair's
owned/operated local stations. The renewal also includes an
agreement for Sinclair-owned Tennis Channel. NCTC represents almost
700 cable and broadband operators in all 50 states, and negotiating
carriage agreements with content providers is among the many
services it provides.
“We are pleased to renew our agreement with NCTC, keeping our
local broadcast stations and Tennis Channel available to the many
independent cable system operators across the country, who provide
a vital function, often serving the rural and underserved
communities across the US,” said Will Bell, Sinclair’s SVP and Head
of Distribution and Network Relations.
About Sinclair, Inc.:
Sinclair, Inc., (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company
and leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns,
operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86
markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; owns
Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD. and The
Nest; and owns and provides services to 21 regional sports network
brands. Sinclair’s content is delivered via multiple platforms,
including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors,
and the nation’s largest streaming aggregator of local news
content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key
source of Company information which can be accessed at
www.sbgi.net.
About the National Content &
Technology Cooperative
The National Content & Technology Cooperative (NCTC) is a
Kansas-based, not-for-profit corporation that operates as a
programming, broadband solutions, and hardware purchasing
organization for its member companies serving one-third of
connected households in the U.S. and its territories. NCTC seeks to
maximize current and future opportunities to ensure the
profitability, competitive stature, and long-term sustainability of
its member companies. NCTC represents almost 700 independent
broadband operators across the U.S. in programming and technology
acquisition. NCTC is actively engaged in helping network providers,
and suppliers evolve their business models to deploy new video/data
solutions to match the changes in the media landscape. For more
information, visit: https://nctconline.org
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Jessica Bellucci Sinclair, Inc.
Pam Gillies NCTC 720-594-8085 pgillies@nctconline.org
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