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Audacy Names New CIO as CTO Sarah Foss Departs
Steve Rollins will head IT and technical operations
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Read What NPR’s CEO Said in Reaction to Trump’s Order
"We will challenge this executive order using all means available"
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Trump Orders CPB to Stop Funding NPR and PBS
CPB and NPR signal defiance, says they are not subject to an executive order
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Cumulus Posts Q1 Loss, Moves Stock to OTC
Berner cites tariffs and other economic headwinds
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NAB Pushes Back on Certain Deregulation Proposals
Advocacy group says some of the FCC's broadcast rules should be preserved
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FCC Hopes to Refine Its Foreign Ownership Rules
The agency says it supports “robust foreign investment in U.S. broadcasters”
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FEMA Lifts Its Hold on Warning System Grants
CPB resumes issuing infrastructure grants to public radio and TV entities
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SBE Now Offers Web-Based CertPreview
It allows sample tests to be used on most device formats
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Gomez Ramps Up First Amendment Argument
She said the greatest threat to the First Amendment is from the U.S. government
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TuneIn Partners With Visteon
Company is working to expand its global footprint in vehicles
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Commissioner Gomez Visits WHYY
She highlights the harm of “baseless attacks on public media”
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Ice Storms Devastate Broadcasters in Northern Michigan
Collapse of multiple towers knock out radio and TV stations as damage estimates rise
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Markey, Murkowski Urge FEMA to Release Alerting Grants
They say FEMA’s action is “unnecessarily threatening public safety”
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NAB Swings for the Fences With “Delete, Delete” Filing
When Brendan Carr asked for suggestions about rules to cut, the NAB was ready
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GBS Has a Bold Idea: “Distributed Transmission Systems”
Tech company urges FCC to eliminate its main transmitter requirement
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RTDNA Announces Leadership Succession
Dan Shelley will retire in December, Tara Puckey will succeed him
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NAB Lists Six Policy Priorities for Congress
Ownership caps and AM radio top the list
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SBE Elevates Clark, Keeler and McNicholl to Fellow
The Fellow honor is the highest membership level in the SBE.
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Sage Alerting Supports NAB EAS Petition
Manufacturer said it would offer software EAS products if FCC allows their use
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Noncom FM Station Count Again Breaks Record
An increase of 157 stations in just three months
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Ham Community Frets in “Delete, Delete” Comments
Many commenters worry about the future of ham radio under the FCC's deregulatory effort...
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NAB Asks the FCC to Fast-Track Software EAS
Association is concerned about sustainability of the legacy ecosystem
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Quu: Radio Needs to Earn the “Last Touch”
New dashboard report also finds that fewer new cars are “radio-forward”
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73 Members of Congress Call on FCC to Loosen Broadcast Ownership Rules
69 Republicans and 4 Democrats signed a letter saying outdated ownership rules hinder broadcasters...
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Voice of America Fights Its Way Back
A federal judge halts the dismantling of the U.S.-funded international broadcaster (for now)
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RFE/RL Back in Business
"This is an encouraging sign that RFE/RL’s operations will be able to continue"
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Judge’s Ruling Pauses Defunding of RFE/RL
International news organization says funding freeze was “unconstitutional”
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Saga Will Consider Offers for Some Tower Sites
Proceeds would likely be used for stock buybacks
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RFE/RL Sues the USAGM to Get Its Grant Back
“The agency is doing nothing short of defying Congress”
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Starks to Leave FCC This Spring
The news comes as commission awaits action on Olivia Trusty
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Audacy Appoints Kelli Turner as CEO Amid C-Suite Shakeup
Oliviero and Philips are promoted as four top company execs depart
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CPB Says FEMA Is Withholding Emergency Alerting Grant Money
It told a court that FEMA is undermining the Emergency Alert System
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Carr Creates a Council on National Security
Threats from China are a primary concern
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NAB: FCC’s “60 Minutes” Investigation Is Unconstitutional, Invalid
"Nothing here indicates, let alone demonstrates, deliberate falsification or a deliberate intent to mislead"
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New Bill Seeks to Prevent “Political Weaponization of the FCC”
Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act is introduced by Democrats
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At Risk of Delisting, Cumulus Faces a NASDAQ Deadline
The net worth of the company is below the market's listing minimums
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Public Media Coalition Renews Effort to Protect Federal Funding
Without it, “many public media stations would be forced off the air or severely...
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Local Radio Freedom Act Is Reintroduced in Senate
The familiar dance continues around "freedom" and "fairness" measures
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NAB Names Recipients of Crystal Radio Awards
WJJY in Minnesota receives the Crystal Heritage Award
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NAB Launches Ad Campaign for Ownership Rule Reform
Meanwhile Curtis LeGeyt met with Chairman Brendan Carr last week to press its case