People News
O’Rielly Joins The Media Institute
Organization celebrates and defends the First Amendment
Michael O’Rielly
Business and Law
FCC Asks for Comments on FM Geo-Targeting
GBS secures an NPRM but O'Rielly urges FCC to take its time
Business and Law
Trump Nominates NTIA Advisor for O’Rielly FCC Seat
Nathan Simington has been NTIA advisor
Business and Law
FCC Eliminates Radio Duplication Rule for Both AM and FM Bands
The decision to include the FM band in the mix drew ire from two...
Business and Law
Trump Rescinds O’Rielly Nomination at FCC
Commissioner’s five-year term has expired
Business and Law
O’Rielly Deems FCC Diversity Rules “a Complete Failure”
Removing limitations would encourage minority investment, commissioner says
Headlines
O’Rielly: Improve Building Codes With Wireless Spectrum in Mind
FCC commissioner writes to Energy Department to request a coordinated effort
Business and Law
FCC Finalizes LPFM Rule Changes in New Order
The commission adopted four main proposals including expanding the use of directional antennas
Business and Law
Supreme Court Asked to Weigh In on Media Deregulation Decision
Group pressing the court to overturn an appeals court ruling includes FCC, NAB and...
Business and Law
O’Rielly Seeks Funding to Implement PIRATE Act
Commissioner wants Senate to factor new enforcement tools into FCC budget
Business and Law
C-Band Auction Could Begin in December
NAB said it will review the plan with eye on protecting content distribution
Business and Law
O’Rielly Seeks Payola Info From Music Companies
RIAA suggested he seek answers individually
Business and Law
FCC Proposes Record-breaking Forfeitures to Pirate Radio Operators
Commission hands down fines totaling more than $600,000 to two alleged operators
Business and Law
FCC Officially Proposes to Allow All-Digital on U.S. AM Band
Switchover would be optional by station; analog-only receivers would not hear those stations
Business and Law
O’Rielly Tells MBA “We Are Playing a Long Game” Against Pirate Operators
He also addressed payola and media modernization
Business and Law
NYSBA Honors Native Son O’Rielly as New Yorker of the Year
FCC commissioner tells radio in particular that its “role in the community has never...
Business and Law
FCC Looking to Modernize Local Public Notice Rule
Commission says rules have become “needlessly complex”
Resource Center
Inside the September 1st Issue of Radio World
The new edition explores how to do emergency streaming on the cheap, history of...
News and Business
O’Rielly in Middle of C-Band Debate
Commissioner talks about broadcaster reimbursement, other current radio issues
Business and Law
As Legislation Sits in Senate, Pirate Activity Continues in Force
Illegal, unlicensed activity continues to be investigated in New York radio market
Business and Law
FCC Finalizes FM Translator Interference Rules
Commission says new rules are fair and reliable
Business and Law
House Moves Ahead on Pirate Act
FCC’s O’Rielly thanks N.Y. lawmakers while asking them to discourage constituents from supporting pirate...
Show News
Pai, O’Rielly, Carr, Starks to Offer FCC Perspective at NAB Show
FCC Chairman will offer remarks at the NAB: We Are Broadcasters Celebration.
News and Business
FCC Makes Additional Repack Funding Rules Official
Commissioner O’Rielly wants to “ensure FM radio stations are compensated for legitimate costs in...
News and Business
O’Rielly Updates Broadcasters on Subcaps, C-Band
“There seems to be agreement that eliminating the AM ownership limit is more than...
News and Business
FCC Looks at Local Ownership Rule
Here’s a summary of what’s at stake in the current commission NPRM
News and Business
Quadrennial Review Kicks Off More Deregulation Debates
Republican-led commission emphasizes modernizing rules, lone Democrat cautions against consolidation
News and Business
O’Rielly: First Amendment Rights Worthy of Strongest Defenses
Individuals who use the public airwaves must play by the rules
News and Business
FCC Seeks Workable Solution on Protecting Big AM Signals
Commission puts forth several revised interference regimes
Industry News
O’Rielly Thanks Broadcasters, Calls for More FCC Rule Updates at Radio Show
He addressed media markets, ownership caps, the incubator program and more
Industry News
Commissioner O’Rielly to Talk Policy at Radio Show
His session is scheduled for Sept. 27 at 1:30 p.m.
News and Business
FCC Introduces New Incubator Program
The media diversity initiative will pair established broadcasters with new broadcasters or struggling stations
News and Business
FCC Proposes Rules to Govern Repack Reimbursement of FMs, LPTVs and TV Translators
The NPRM is following up on the 2018 Reimbursement Expansion Act
Industry
Senate Commerce Committee Schedules FCC Oversight Hearing
Pai, O'Rielly, Carr and Rosenworcel to appear before committee Aug. 15
Industry News
Changes in Store for EAS
An FCC order allows originators to conduct local tests twice a year, sets false...
News and Business
New Changes in Store for EAS
Recent FCC order allows originators to conduct local tests twice a year, sets false...
Industry News
Rep. Kinzinger Reintroduces FCC Transparency Act
Legislation would mandate publication of public meeting items three weeks before vote
Industry News
House E&C Comms Subcommittee Unanimously Passes PIRATE Act
The Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act provides additional tools to the FCC...
News and Business
O’Rielly: It’s Time for Commission’s Scope to Evolve
Colossal shift toward app-centric world means the FCC must revamp regulatory approach, commissioner said
