Major studio streamers are among the inaugural members of a new trade group devoted to advocacy for federal and state policies that impact their services.
The Streaming Innovation Alliance includes a membership roster of Netflix, Max, Paramount+, Disney and Peacock, as well as Afroland.tv, ForUsByUs Network, TelevisaUnivision, VaultAccess and ViX.
The senior advisers include former Rep. Fred Upton, who was chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and former FCC commissioner Mignon Clyburn (D), who served as acting chair of the agency.
Charles Rivkin, chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association, played a major role in organizing the alliance. In a statement, he said, “Streaming provides great value, vast programming choices, and unprecedented options for consumers.
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