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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
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LPFM Advocate Asks FCC to Place Restrictions on ZoneCasting
REC Networks is concerned about FM booster interference to co-channels
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FCC Commissioner Talks AM, Receiver Quality and Pre-Sunrise Authority
Geoffrey Starks appeared at an NAFB event in Washington, D.C.
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Cumulus Gets Some Debt Relief, Posts Q1 Revenue Decline
Berner said restructuring provides “additional time and flexibility” to meet its goals
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When Your Dream Call Sign Is Lost At Sea
Veteran consultant John Broomall employs different strategies to deal with call sign conflicts
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No LPFM for Tacoma Hilltop Foundation
The FCC declined to reconsider the group’s application for a low-power station
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ABRANS Group Forms Wireless Tech Alliance
OMB, Cable AML and COMARTEL move forward to combine expertise
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No Mercy From FCC on LPFM Coordinate Error
Selma Weather and Information didn't really want an antenna in the ocean
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AM Radio Bill Bolstered in House Despite Warring Testimonies
CTA's Shapiro said the legislation "is especially inappropriate in service of the radio industry"
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No New LPFM for Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The FCC has denied the school’s appeal
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What are the Legal Considerations of AI in Radio?
Laws and best practices are only beginning to evolve
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FCC Proposes $850K in Pirate Radio Fines Against 6 Massachusetts Stations
Sweeping enforcement identified 7 alleged pirate radio operators in greater Boston
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FEMA Issues IPAWS Reminder to Stations
Do your EAS devices include the latest verification certificate?
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Pacifica Agrees to Pay $25,000 for WBAI Rule Violations
Its license is renewed for two years; all Pacifica stations are subject to compliance...
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New Tax Incentive Bill for Minority Broadcasters Draws Praise From NAB
Similar legislation was repealed in 1995
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FCC Sets Deadline for Geotargeting Comments
It invites feedback about its further plans for allowing local origination on boosters
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FCC Gets Stakeholder Feedback on Multilingual EAS Alerts
Broadcasters, FEMA and NWS all express reservations about how it would work
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NAB Says FCC Proposal to Promote Local Journalism Is Flawed
It says the FCC appears “lost at sea” when it comes to understanding broadcasting
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FCC Upholds Penalty Against Shelby’s Ala. Translator Violations
The licensee claimed it did not have the operating income to pay proposed forfeiture
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Digigram Acquires OROS
It's the second acquisition for the audio company in the past eight months
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Press Communications Continues to Rally Against an HD Radio Power Boost
Its CEO said small, Class A stations will lose audience if the FCC adopts...
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Community Media of Union City (Pa.) Wins LPFM CP
Media Bureau dismisses objection against the use of a shared technical consultant
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Revocation of Roger Wahl’s FM License Is Upheld
The FCC affirms its earlier ruling that convicted Pennsylvania felon is unqualified as licensee