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FCC Commissioners Weigh New Cyber Requirements
Draft rules would require stations to implement cyber risk plans
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Nationwide EAS Test Numbers Improve
Problems remain with outdated software and test performance in U.S. territories
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Hawaii Broadcasters Oppose Governor on Media Blackouts
Existing law allows state officials to suspend electronic media in emergencies
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TuneIn Signs Partnership With Carmaker GWM
Great Wall Motor Co. will offer Tunein in certain models in Australia and Europe
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Would AM Mandate Force Carmakers to Scrap Safety Features?
Opponents play up the possibility that carmakers would have to choose
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Aiir Acquires Radio News AI
Software company picks up an audio AI tool for radio applications
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FCC Asks for Comments About a New FM Station Class
Rosenworcel and Saurer suggested that C4 proponents file a new petition
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$25K Penalty Upheld Against Florida LPFM
FCC tried again to inspect WJUP but the station was uncooperative
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GBS Asks FCC to Finalize Geotargeting Rules
ZoneCasting developer hopes commission is open to expanding hourly time limit
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FCC Proposes 6% Cut to Radio Regulatory Fees
The commission also wants to ditch pandemic-related financial relief
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No Mercy From FCC for Athens State University’s LPFM Rejection
University said a student entered the wrong channel number on its application
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No LPFMs Granted for This Texas Mennonite Church Duo
Waco and Canton hopefuls lacked reasonable site assurance
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NVISA and ATSC Deploy ATSC 3.0 Warning System at FEMA Facility
The technical support facility will allow for hands-on testing and simulation capabilities for enhanced...
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FCC Reinstates Radio Duplication Rule for Commercial FM Stations
Regulations eliminated four years ago are put back into place
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FCC Amends Foreign Sponsorship ID Rules
The rules were designed to prevent foreign influence on U.S. elections
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NAB Asks FCC to Reconsider Public Release of Station EEO Data
Group says commission is overreaching on constitutional grounds
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FCC Turns Down LPFM Application for Page, Ariz.
Media Bureau said Lake Powell Community Radio failed to meet several criteria
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LPFM Hopeful Says a Typo Should Not Prevent a CP
Says the FCC is penalizing it “for failing to achieve inhumanly digital perfection”
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Law Firm Tells Stations to Save EEO Data “Just In Case”
An FCC order reinstating the collection of Form 395-B went into effect June 3
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Radioplayer Adopts HLS+ Streaming
A partnership with Super Hi-Fi enables “enhanced listening experiences”
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FCC Upholds NCE CP in Dubuque
Vanguard Association of Sunbelt Colleges will build on 88.9
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Restart of FCC’s EEO Data Collection Plan Faces Legal Challenges
Some religious broadcasters take issue with revisions to Form 395-B
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Every State Broadcast Group Is Calling on Congress to Pass “VOICES” Act
The bill, if adopted, would provide tax incentives for minority broadcasters
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iHeartMedia Retains Top Spot in U.S. Radio Revenue
Five familiar names top the list
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FCC Announces Voluntary DIRS Exercise in June
Here's your chance to test out the new system
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Carr Condemns Rosenworcel’s Effort to Regulate AI-Generated Political Ads
"The type of government intervention envisioned by this plan would only do more harm...
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Bill to Require AM in Cars Moves Ahead in the House
Legislation passes by voice vote, moves next to Energy and Commerce Committee
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House Bill to Mandate AM Radio in Vehicles Gets a Timeline Update
Some opponents say Congress should be more concerned about paying performance royalties
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Rosenworcel Circulates Proposal to Regulate AI Use in Political Ads
She hopes the agency will consider a disclosure requirement for broadcasters and candidates
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What to Do About Non-Compete Agreements
In April, the FTC announced it had issued a final rule banning non-competes nationwide
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FCC Again Rejects a Translator Power Increase in Carson City
Americom had hoped to improve its service in the Reno market
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NAB Still Has Serious Doubts About Geotargeting FM Booster Technology
Advocacy group fears smaller broadcasters are at risk
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Broadcasters Worry About Mandatory DIRS Reporting
NAB says FCC’s voluntary approach is working just fine
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Geotargeting Rule Change Takes Effect
Stations can apply for experimental authorization under Part 5
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FCC Radiation Signage and You
Let’s continue our discussion of important signs for your transmitter site
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Henrietta, Texas, Won’t Get an LPFM Station
The FCC Media Bureau declines to reconsider its earlier rejection
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Audacy Cites “Improving Results” in First Quarter of 2024
Field says it will emerge from Chapter 11 with "best in class" balance sheet
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iHeartMedia Q1 Revenue Down 1.5%
The company expects political revenue to bolster rest of 2024
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HD Radio Is in 58% of New Cars in North America
Xperi releases Q1 financial results, reports drop in revenue
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FCC Cancels “La Indiscreta” Licenses in Phoenix
Licensee failed to renew an STA while continuing to broadcast on translator
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Veritone Launches AI Consulting Group
The company also has attained AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner status