VOICED: News agencies snub Cannes conference over TV dispute

International news agencies are in conflict with event organizers over exclusive television distribution rights, which limit agencies to two minutes of footage per day. This restriction has led to threats of a boycott, as agencies argue for the right to report on events of public interest. The situation highlights the tension between lucrative television deals and the accessibility of event coverage, particularly affecting smaller countries unable to afford their own coverage.

What is the main issue that international news agencies are facing regarding television distribution rights?

What actions are international news agencies threatening to take in response to the exclusive deal signed by organizers?

What is the common goal that international news agencies are trying to achieve?

How do exclusive rights deals affect the coverage of events of public interest?

In what way are smaller countries affected by the television coverage situation described in the text?