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iHeartMedia Is Officially Back in the Game
Rings NASDAQ opening bell on Thursday morning
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LPFM Technical Changes May Be Coming
FCC chairman signals “reforms” ahead for the low-power radio service
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Inside the New Translator Interference Rules
Here’s what you need to know, including details of the revised complaint procedures
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RW Gabs With Bob Houghton About 85th Anniversary Tour
Learn more about the Georgia Association of Broadcasters’ ongoing events
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Radio Systems Turns a Business Page
Company discontinues manufacturing of its current lineup; adds Lawo representation
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FCC Accepting Late Filings of ETRS Form One
Original deadline was Wednesday, July 3
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Company Hopes to Make “Magic” for Radio
Clip Interactive says radio broadcasters can make money by offering commercial-free option
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FCC Puts SiriusXM EAS Testing on Par With DBS
Decision comes as a result of a Sirius XM petition and subsequent review of...
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Sheridan Goes for Video
Deal with Radio Disney provides for audio and video content
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Cumulus Announces Deal to Sell WABC(AM) to New York Businessman
Catsimatidis’ Red Apple Media will buy the iconic station for $12.5M cash
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Hybrid Radio Making Strides
Melding of broadcast radio and internet involves several works in progress
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Cox Selling Control of Radio Station Portfolio
Apollo Global Management’s Terrier Media to acquire majority stake
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NAB to FCC: Just Show Your Homework
Association continues its pressure on commission over calculation of regulatory fees
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Agenda Set for Multilingual Emergency Alert Workshop
Workshop will take place Friday, June 28, at FCC headquarters
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BE Seeks “New Beginning” With Elenos
Peter Conlon talks about the efforts to bring fresh energy to Broadcast Electronics
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Associations Tell FCC Its Numbers Are Messed Up
State broadcast groups spotlight methodology question that could lead to higher regulatory fees
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NAB Argues for “Economies of Scale”
Read its reply to critics of its proposed changes to broadcast ownership rules
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Third Circuit, Again, Hears Argument in Challenge to FCC Broadcast Dereg
FCC defends efforts, or in Prometheus’ view lack of them, on diversity
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Wilkins on Prepping for Next EAS NPT
Aug. 7 test will be different than previous runs
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NAB Says Google and Qualcomm Should Pay FCC Fees Too
Association asks why station fees should subsidize work that benefits new competitors
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FCC Adopts Compromise on Translator Interference
But don’t expect an end to the legal fights that one expert calls “contentious...
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DOJ to Review Consent Decrees
Department asks for public input as it assesses ASCAP and BMI decrees
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St. Louis Broadcaster Allegedly Controlled by a Felon
FCC calls for a hearing to assess whether Entertainment Media Trust’s four licenses should...
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Advisory Group Lays Out 14 Key Proposals to Improve IPAWS
Priorities: expand its reach, integrate with new tech, support multimedia options
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EAS Test Reporting System Now Accepting 2019 Filings
All EAS test participants must file by July 3 in advance for the scheduled...
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NAB Urges Forward Thinking for Ownership Reform
Says opponents’ arguments are “fundamentally backward” and speculative
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As Legislation Sits in Senate, Pirate Activity Continues in Force
Illegal, unlicensed activity continues to be investigated in New York radio market
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MMTC One of Many Groups Asking FCC to Disregard NAB Proposal
Organization says “extreme proposal” for revamping radio ownership rules could “destroy” ownership diversity
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NAB Wants Better Explanation for “Remarkable” Radio Fee Hikes
Says “the current notice does not meet the barest of standards”
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Next Nationwide Emergency Test Set for August 2019
Alert set for August 7 at 2:20 p.m. Eastern
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Big Broadcasters Weigh in on Radio Ownership Changes
Deadline for reply comments is May 29
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U.K. Broadcasters Vary in Concern About Brexit
TV appears more likely to be affected than radio
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FCC Poised to OK T-Mobile-Sprint Merger
Republicans said deal is in public interest; DOJ review still pending
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FCC’s Pai Plugs Broadcast Rule Forbearance Authority
Tells Hill it would help FCC more swiftly align regs with marketplace reality
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PIRATE Act a Good First Step But More Needed, NJBA Says
But group wants stiffer penalties for landlords
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NAB: Time to Look Closely at All-Digital AM HD Radio
Move could help AM stations to retain and attract listeners, NAB says
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What Is Radio’s Value in 2019 and Beyond?
NABA paper lays out steps to help radio protect and grow its place online...
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PIRATE Act Makes Progress in Senate
Senate Commerce Committee voted unanimously to support S.R. 1228
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Washington Becomes 11th State With Formal First Informer Status
New bill gives broadcasters access to transmitter, studio facilities during emergencies