Business and Law
FCC Moves to Clarify Foreign Ownership Rules
Commission seeks to codify existing policies and streamline reviews in new proposal
Brendan Carr
Business and Law
Gomez Warns That FCC Is Straying From Its Mandate
At NAB Show, commissioner criticizes inquiries into DEI and public media
News Makers
Six Ideas for the FCC to Consider
Engineer and broker Mark Heller has some suggestions for Chairman Carr
Business and Law
FCC Moves Forward With Broadcast Rule Revisions
Changes aim to streamline filings and eliminate outdated procedures
Business and Law
NAB Challenges FCC’s Broadcast Ownership Rules in Court
Group says broadcasters remain burdened by outdated restrictions
Gregg Skall
What’s Up With the FCC’s “Delete, Delete, Delete” Initiative?
A notice invites comment on “deregulatory initiatives” to eliminate or modify the commission's rules
Business and Law
Starks to Leave FCC This Spring
The news comes as commission awaits action on Olivia Trusty
Business and Law
Carr Creates a Council on National Security
Threats from China are a primary concern
Business and Law
FCC Sets New WEA Rules, Proposes 5G Spectrum Auction
An originator will be able to send silent alerts without vibration and sound to...
Business and Law
iHeart Responds to FCC Inquiry Into Its Artist Compensation Methods
"We do not make any overt or covert agreements about airplay with artists performing...
Business and Law
FCC Chairman Questions iHeart About Artist Compensation at Music Festivals
Carr: "I want to know whether iHeart is effectively and secretly forcing musicians to...
Business and Law
Trump Oversight Order May Portend Bigger Changes
“This executive order marks a significant departure from the status quo”
Business and Law
President Trump Expands White House Oversight of the FCC
New executive order increases president’s grip on independent agencies
Business and Law
MMTC, NABOB Pen Congratulatory Letter to Brendan Carr
Accolades also come from three other media groups
Business and Law
Court Hears Opposition to FCC’s Required Station Employment Reports
New rules create confusion for broadcasters
Business and Law
FCC Invites Public to Comment on “60 Minutes” Case
Gomez slams “news distortion” effort as fishing expedition, criticizes disclosure
Business and Law
Senate Committee Moves AM Bill Forward, Again
The legislation is also reintroduced in the House
Business and Law
FCC Chair Brendan Carr Orders Investigation Into PBS, NPR Sponsorships
Letter draws immediate condemnation from FCC commissioners Starks and Gomez
Business and Law
Carr Appoints FCC Bureau Leadership
The new chairman also named a managing director and general counsel
Business and Law
New Chairman Ends FCC’s DEI Work
Carr rescinds various initiatives efforts taken by his predecessor
Business and Law
Brendan Carr Announces Staff Appointments
There are 11 new members of the FCC and the Office of the Chairman
Business and Law
Read Jessica Rosenworcel’s Farewell Message
"Thank you to President Biden for giving me the opportunity to make history. It...
Business and Law
Audacy: Concerns Over Foreign Ownership Are Moot
It asked the FCC to reject petitions challenging emergence from bankruptcy
Guest Commentaries
The Plan to Undo the Audacy Sale
Del Colliano says to watch for an attempt to reverse the approval
Business and Law
U.S. Appeals Court Strikes Down FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules
6th Circuit finds regulator did not act within its legal authority
Business and Law
Trump Presidency Will Bring Sweeping Change to FCC
What’s expected to be on the commission’s 2025 docket?
Business and Law
Rosenworcel Will Leave the FCC in January
With a short break in 2017, she has been on the FCC since 2012
Headlines
Trump Taps Brendan Carr as Next FCC Chair
The president-elect called the commissioner a "warrior for free speech"
Business and Law
Carr Says FCC Should Stop Work on Partisan Matters
Senior Republican on the commission says “It is time to change course”
Business and Law
FCC Extends Time to Comment on Political AI Disclosure
Commission responded to a request from the NAB and MPA
Business and Law
FCC Proposal to Regulate AI-Generated Political Ads Moves Forward
Disclosure requirements would help listeners know when AI is being used
Business and Law
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...
Business and Law
FCC Revives Annual Station Employment Reports
GOP Commissioner Carr laments “race and gender scorecards”
Business and Law
FCC Looks Ready to Approve ZoneCasting
Idea of allowing FM geo-targeting for a few minutes each hour is controversial
Business and Law
Carr: The Internet Didn’t Break
Republican commissioner says there’s no need to “fix” Title II
News and Business
Carr Calls Net Neutrality Proposal Unlawful
Republican commissioner's comments are a likely preview of the debate to come
Business and Law
Gomez Nomination Advances on Capitol Hill
Senate Commerce Committee sends it to the full chamber
Headlines
NATE Unite 2022 Features FCC’s Carr, DISH’s Ergen
Q&A session will be held during Awards Luncheon Feb. 23
Headlines
Carr Calls Foul on Congressional Democrats
Republican commissioner objects to reported effort to block a station sale