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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
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iHeart Responds to FCC Inquiry Into Its Artist Compensation Methods
"We do not make any overt or covert agreements about airplay with artists performing...
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Read the March 1, 2025 Issue of Radio World
Featuring an in-depth interview with NAB leader Curtis LeGeyt
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FCC Chairman Questions iHeart About Artist Compensation at Music Festivals
Carr: "I want to know whether iHeart is effectively and secretly forcing musicians to...
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Paul Shulins Will Receive NAB Engineering Honor
Dennis Wallace is the recipient on the television side
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Trump Oversight Order May Portend Bigger Changes
“This executive order marks a significant departure from the status quo”
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President Trump Expands White House Oversight of the FCC
New executive order increases president’s grip on independent agencies
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LeGeyt: It’s Time to “Modernize” Ownership Rules
He also says “newsrooms must be able to report without fear or favor”
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CBO: AM Bill Would Pose “Small” Increase in EV Production Costs
Automakers beg to differ
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Xperi Asks FCC to Reject Challenge to Asymmetric Sideband Order
Press Communications, concerned about interference, wants FCC to institute more reporting requirements
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FCC Cautions Stations About Artist Promotions
Sen. Blackburn expressed concerns to Carr about a “troubling tactic”
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FCC Invites Public to Comment on “60 Minutes” Case
Gomez slams “news distortion” effort as fishing expedition, criticizes disclosure
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Senate Committee Moves AM Bill Forward, Again
The legislation is also reintroduced in the House
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NAB Show Session to Explore Wireless Power Transfer
What do WPT systems for EVs portend for radio stations, particularly AM?
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Conrad Trautmann to Retire From Cumulus
Yancy McNair is promoted to senior VP of engineering
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Nautel Expects Tariffs Would Not Hinder U.S. Clients
“We are exceptionally well positioned to continue to serve the U.S. market”
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Audacy Rebrands BetQL as The BetMGM Network
Separately, Lotus tightens its partnership with VSiN
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FCC Chair Brendan Carr Orders Investigation Into PBS, NPR Sponsorships
Letter draws immediate condemnation from FCC commissioners Starks and Gomez
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David Field Addresses Audacy Staff in Farewell Memo
The former president/CEO led the media company for 27 years
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Nic Blomstrand Joins Kintronics
Company cites his “diverse end-to-end experience in broadcast transmission systems”
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Markey, Cruz Reintroduce AM Bill in the Senate
The legislation would require AM radio reception in new cars
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Audacy CEO David Field Steps Down
A search is underway for a permanent replacement
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“Dear Curtis”: Gary Shapiro Asks NAB to Drop AM Bill
Head of CTA threatens to ramp up the fight over performance royalties
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Audacy Bankruptcy Saga Comes to a Close
However, the FCC might be poised to review its approval of the Chapter 11...
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BE: Business Continues as Normal
Redmond says the manufacturer remains owned by Leonardo Busi
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FCC’s Ability to Conduct Spectrum Auctions Still on Hold
Some worry that the situation will lead to brain drain at the commission
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Three Broadcast Engineers Lose Homes to LA Wildfires
GoFundMe pages have been set up. SBE Chapter 47 is also donating
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Carr Appoints FCC Bureau Leadership
The new chairman also named a managing director and general counsel
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Longtime Broadcast Engineer Don Everist Dies
He was co-founder of the engineering consulting firm Cohen, Dippell and Everist
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NAB Asks OMB to Block Foreign Content ID Change
Rule changes require broadcasters to beef up foreign sponsorship identification
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New Chairman Ends FCC’s DEI Work
Carr rescinds various initiatives efforts taken by his predecessor
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Brendan Carr Announces Staff Appointments
There are 11 new members of the FCC and the Office of the Chairman
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Rob Bertrand Joins Inrush as Partner
He brings major-market experience in both commercial and public radio
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Pirate Letters Were Sent to 41 Properties Last Year
FCC releases latest PIRATE Act report