NBC gets super aggressive in YouTube TV dispute
Banner ads are appearing across select channels. | Screenshot: NBCU NBC is one of several NBCUniversal channels running prominent banner ads on YouTube TV streams, warning customers that they could lose access over a carriage dispute with Google. The banner lists over a dozen channels that could disappear if a deal isn't reached by Wednesday, September 30th, and directs customers to an NBCU-owned website offering various ways to pressure Google. These include a pre-written tweet directed at YouTube TV, links to Google's customer support, and a tool to find alternative providers.
Attention YouTube TV Customers," the banner, which runs roughly every 10 minutes, reads, YouTube may drop 14+ channels including NBC, Telemundo, USA, SYFY, Brave, Oxygen, MSNBC, NBCSN, CNBC, GOLF Channel, and E!. Go to...