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Among the alleged price hikes are a 30% increase for Tegna\u2019s major network affiliates and a 50% increase for the CW.<\/p>\n
Optimum argued that Tegna\u2019s pricing strategy \u201cignores the current media landscape, where consumers demand value and flexibility.\u201d It also said it\u2019s creating a \u201ctotal disconnect between cost and value\u201d and that the current programming model is \u201cbroken and outdated.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cTegna is operating as if the market hasn\u2019t changed…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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