Guest Commentaries
Why the FCC Should Reject NAB’s FM Proposal
Read excerpts of iHeartMedia’s arguments to the commission about easing FM ownership rules
media ownership rules
Business and Law
Third Circuit, Again, Hears Argument in Challenge to FCC Broadcast Dereg
FCC defends efforts, or in Prometheus’ view lack of them, on diversity
Business and Law
MMTC One of Many Groups Asking FCC to Disregard NAB Proposal
Organization says “extreme proposal” for revamping radio ownership rules could “destroy” ownership diversity
Business and Law
Big Broadcasters Weigh in on Radio Ownership Changes
Deadline for reply comments is May 29
Business and Law
Prometheus, Et al, Fire Back at FCC Over Ownership Dereg
Says agency still has not justified decision in light of lack of broadcast diversity
Business and Law
NAB to FCC: Don’t Restrict Broadcast with Obsolete Rules
Comments filed as part of the 2018 Quadrennial Review record
Headlines
FCC Looks at Local Ownership Rule
Here’s a summary of what’s at stake in the current commission NPRM
Industry
Quadrennial Review Kicks Off More Deregulation Debates
Republican-led commission emphasizes modernizing rules, lone Democrat cautions against consolidation
Headlines
NAB Presses FCC to “Modernize” Radio Ownership Rules
The NAB said current rules impede stations’ ability to compete and serve local communities
Headlines
NAB Seeks to Intervene in Prometheus Challenge to FCC Decision
Says its members would be hurt by reinstating outdated restrictions
Industry
Commission Tweaks Media Ownership Rules
Changes are part of the "modernization" efforts, but Democrats are skeptical