Business and Law
FCC Moves to Clarify Foreign Ownership Rules
Commission seeks to codify existing policies and streamline reviews in new proposal
FCC
Business and Law
FCC Orders NC Translator Off Air Over WLUS Interference
WQDR(AM) translator in Cary must remain silent until its new directional antenna is licensed
Business and Law
FCC Grants Colorado LPFM to Engineering Society
CSWBE desires to use the station for HD Radio experimentation and STEM education
Business and Law
FCC Dismisses Arizona LPFM Applications Over Cross-Ownership Rule
Gila River Telecommunications operates four commercial LPTV stations
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 Orders Timeshare for Fort Worth LPFM Applicants
Petition against Christian Pentecost Church over its community presence falls short
NAB Show
FCC’s Gomez, Simington to Appear at NAB Show
Gomez will host a Q&A and Simington will keynote an ATSC 3.0 session
Business and Law
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69 Republicans and 4 Democrats signed a letter saying outdated ownership rules hinder broadcasters...
Business and Law
Texas Panhandle AM Loses Its License
FCC said 1060 KIJN failed to pay regulatory fees for each year since 2013
Business and Law
Louisiana AM Gets a Second Shot at FM Translator License
FCC says its Media Bureau misapplied rules in waiver denial
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Changes aim to streamline filings and eliminate outdated procedures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Group says broadcasters remain burdened by outdated restrictions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
NAB: FCC’s “60 Minutes” Investigation Is Unconstitutional, Invalid
"Nothing here indicates, let alone demonstrates, deliberate falsification or a deliberate intent to mislead"
Business and Law
Smile FM Is Denied Bid to Keep Multiple Detroit-Area Licenses
The network "avoided the need to compete" with other applicants, according to FCC
Business and Law
FCC Dismisses Florida LPFM CP Over Nonprofit Status
Saint Cloud Community Mission’s application was rejected after objection revealed late incorporation and for-profit...
Business and Law
FCC Proposes Two More Fines in Miami Pirate Sweep
The commission says Abdias Datis, linked to "Unique FM" since 2018, is a repeat...
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
President Trump Expands White House Oversight of the FCC
New executive order increases president’s grip on independent agencies
Business and Law
LPFM Hopeful in Iowa Is Denied Its Waiver Requests
The FCC found no merit to applicant's questioning of the "statutory underpinning" behind minimum...
Business and Law
New Noncom FM CP Granted in Southern Indiana
New Beginnings Movement reemerges in Seymour for authorization to build a 88.5 Class A...
Business and Law
MMTC, NABOB Pen Congratulatory Letter to Brendan Carr
Accolades also come from three other media groups
Business and Law
Ohio LPFM Application Dismissed After Tower Site Mix-Up
No longer needing a timeshare, My Community Church is granted a CP to build...
Business and Law
Court Hears Opposition to FCC’s Required Station Employment Reports
New rules create confusion for broadcasters
News and Business
The MMTC Honors 7 Past and Present Black FCC Leaders
Geoffrey Starks, Mignon Clyburn and Benjamin Hooks are among those recognized
Business and Law
New LPFM Station CP Is Granted Near Dallas
The FCC dismissed a fellow MX group applicant for failure to meet its localism...
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
Simington Dissents Are Due to Concern Over FCC’s Forfeitures
Pointing to August TV ruling, he said the commission's boundaries of authority to assess...
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
Pirate Letters Were Sent to 41 Properties Last Year
FCC releases latest PIRATE Act report
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
FCC Dismisses LPFM Application Near Atlanta
The Norcross church’s antenna location was two miles too far
Business and Law
FCC Proposes $200,000 in Pirate Radio Fines
Four unlicensed broadcasters in Connecticut and Ohio face hefty penalties under PIRATE Act enforcement
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
FCC Seeks Comments on Tribal FM Allotment in Wyoming
Wind River Indian Reservation 99.9 signal proposed by the Northern Arapaho Tribe