Cruz, Wyden Team Up In Push To Pass ‘JAWBONE Act’
A Senate Democrat representing the State of Oregon has joined Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz in introducing legislation that would allow Americans to sue federal officials for violating the First Amendment when they coerce social media companies, AI platforms, or broadcasters to change or take down protected speech.
House Judiciary GOP Probes NFL As Democrats Seek Bigger Merger Review
The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday convened a hearing squarely focused on the Sports Broadcasting Act as it applies to the NFL — without the presence of the league's Commissioner. For Republican Members, Roger Goodell needs to move away from exclusive streaming arrangements.
Copsidas Responds To ATBA Over 5G Broadcast Differences
The Advanced Television Broadcasting Alliance last week affirmed that is at odds with the LPTV Broadcasters Association, noting it does not support asking the FCC to authorize 3GPP 5G Broadcast as a standalone Part 74 transmission standard on LPTV spectrum. The LPTVBA's head has a retort.
With Goodell Absence At Wednesday Hearing, Judiciary Committee Slams NFL
A new report released Monday by the House Judiciary Committee takes aim at the National Football League, alleging it has stretched an antitrust exemption created by the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 beyond its original purpose "to the detriment of American consumers."
Salem Launches A Faith-Focused Talent Agency
Go to Century City, and there's a good chance you'll see a celebrity walking through the doors of Creative Artists Agency (CAA). For the entertainer, artist representation can mean a lot. Salem Media now recognizes this, and is launching its own venture "focused on helping faith-centric and family-friendly talent" grow their careers.
Nexstar, FCC Tell D.C. Circuit It Needn’t Hear Bureau Deal OK
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has been asked to dismiss the appeals filed in the combined Free Press v. FCC case designed to thwart Nexstar Media Group's regulatorily approved merger with TEGNA by not only Nexstar, but by the Commission itself.
Cunning Connoisseur: An In-Person Ask To Relax Radio’s Ownership Rules
He wants to own every commercially licensed radio station in Nebraska's state capital, Lincoln. This will require a waiver of the nation's local ownership rules as they pertain to Radio from the FCC, and Jeff Warshaw has personally asked FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to erase the need for a rule exemption altogether.
Texas FM Could Be Silenced Over Small Unpaid Reg Fee Bill
Could an outstanding bill to the FCC totaling $1,849.58 result in the deletion of a set of call letters and the cancellation of an FM station's license? One Lone Star State station owner is now faced with the decision to pay up, or lose its broadcast facility.
What’s NXXT For iHeart? A Women’s Golf Sponsorship Pact
The arrangement with NXXT Golf is being hailed by the group behind the NXXT Women's Pro Tour; NXXT Faldo Junior Tour; and NXXT Battle League as "one of the most significant audio sponsorships ever committed to women's and junior competitive golf." Here's what it means for iHeartMedia.
Family Radio Secures A Gotham FM Translator
It is the former licensee of the FM radio station that today is home of "94.7 The Block," an Audacy "Throwback" station focused on hip-hop tunes of the past. Now, Family Radio uses the onetime WLIR and WDRE in Nassau County, N.Y., for WFME. Soon, it will have a Five Boroughs boost, giving it better coverage of Manhattan and Brooklyn.
A Lone Star State FM Faces Deletion Over Unpaid Regulatory Fees
The owner of a Class A FM radio station serving a small Texas city where U.S. Highways 83, 62 and 70 converge could be stripped of its license, due to overdue regulatory fees owed to the FCC. The licensee simply needs to pay $2,856.43 to the Commission to resolve the matter.
Energy Exhausted: Iowa Shutdown Marks Latest Small-Town Radio Struggle
The sudden shutdown of three audio brands serving the college town of Grinnell, Iowa, by Connoisseur Media is the latest in a string of occurrences where major national radio station ownership groups have opted to silence local radio stations in the smallest of towns. The reason: economics and evolving listener habits.
The RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast: Chuck Bergson
As Adam R Jacobson prepares to celebrate a decade as Editor-in-Chief of the Radio + Television Business Report, he returns to where it all started with an onsite interview with Pacific Media Group CEO Chuck Bergson — on location in Maui.
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Lehigh Valley PBS, NPR Operations To Be Formally Wed
A prominent regional institution of higher learning in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area of Pennsylvania has agreed to sell its NPR Member radio station to the entity that owns and operates the PBS affiliate serving this region of the Keystone State. It converts a seven-year LMA into full ownership.
CBS Stations, Scripps Outline ‘America 250’ Special Offerings
Add CBS Stations and the over-the-air television channels owned by The E.W. Scripps Co. to the broadcast entities that have committed to bringing viewers unique content tied to the 250th birthday of the United States of America.
A Carr Ride Across The Buckeye State
If you happen to be in Northeast Ohio and spot a guy who looks awfully like FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, there's a good chance it might actually be him. Carr is touring around the region after visiting Central Ohio on Thursday, and today's touring will include House Members representing areas of the Buckeye State.
ARF DASH TV Universe Study Reveals ‘New Life for Linear’
New findings from the Advertising Research Foundation concludes that the line between linear and streaming TV is becoming increasingly difficult to draw. According to the new data, close to 40% of linear audiences now access linear TV through some form of streaming, an increase of two percentage points from last year.
Gray Inks A Wider Ad Pact With Madhive
Gray Media has expanded its advertising capabilities through a strategic partnership with DSP and AI solutions platform Madhive. The agreement is designed to further accelerate Gray's ability to deliver data-driven, high-performance campaigns for local businesses and agencies nationwide.
A Planning Agent Among The Updates To MiQ Sigma
MiQ has brought new capabilities to its Sigma platform with one goal in mind: to help advertisers understand and act on TV viewing behavior across the linear and streaming worlds with the goal to connect that to what those same audiences are doing across digital platforms.
Spectrum Reach, Anoki AI Partner On Moment-Based Ads
The ad sales business of one of the nation's top MVPDs has struck a deal that is designed to give advertisers "even better control and transparency over where their ads appear on streaming television platforms."
State Broadcasters Associations Unite For ‘NO FAKES’ Support
State broadcasters associations representing all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico adopted a resolution in support of the "Nurture Originals, Foster Art and Keep Entertainment Safe" Act, or "NO FAKES." The legislation seeks to protect the voice and visual likenesses of individuals and creators from unauthorized AI replications.
Meet BE’s New Chief Technology Officer
The Quincy, Ill.-headquartered designer and manufacturer of broadcast products, has named a new Chief Technology Officer. The appointment, says BE, reinforces the company’s "commitment to innovation, customer focus, and long-term growth" and comes after BE’s recent acquisition by a U.S.-based investor group.
A New Director of Sales for Philips LED in North America
The global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary products is welcoming an individual they consider to be "a highly experienced sales professional and self proclaimed Pro AV veteran."
ATSC Awards Highest Technical Honor to Kenyon
A woman who has served as Vice Chair of ATSC Specialist Group on Interactive Environment (TG3/S38), Vice Chair of ATSC Implementation on Conformance (IT-3), and Chair of ATSC Specialist Group on Management and Protocols (TG3/S33) has been honored with the 2026 Bernard J. Lechner Outstanding Contributor Award.
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