Cable Television
Regulatory work in the Cable Television field has changed dramatically over the past two decades. We were involved in securing Cable Franchises when many towns and cities did not even know what the cable television industry was all about.
Our work in 34 States has made us a known entity in both the public and private sectors. We have drafted Cable Franchises, transferred Franchises, and renewed Franchises. Franchises contain provisions which have financial ramifications along with technical impacts. The public interest is at stake in terms of Public, Educational, and Governmental Channel allocations, funding, facilities and equipment.
We have served as Project Managers ensuring that all the necessary professionals are part of our team. The Franchise Agreements we negotiate typically span from 5-10 years. They need to be comprehensive in scope.
In the context of our Franchise renewal work, River Oaks is often responsible for ascertaining a community's future cable-related needs and interests. This is accomplished by doing surveys of key stakeholders (for example: residents, city departments, and schools) along with holding focus groups and public hearings. Depending upon the type of franchise renewal proceeding, we have worked closely with a Ph.D to assure statistical validity for the residential survey results. Our survey work can range from Web surveys to mail-out or telephone surveys, based on the needs of the local government.
