Broadcasters and marketers are miles apart on rate rises
While the strength of the Seven Network could gain it a 5 per cent rise and Nine was hoping for a rise of between 3 per cent and 5 per cent, the early stages of rate negotiations mean broadcasters and marketers are miles apart on any rate rises for next year.
Cable television rates will jump 4.5 percent in January for Comcast customers, who may also see three stations dropped from its lineup later this month.