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The Radio Music License Committee (RMLC) has been denied an injunction in its ongoing lawsuit

Joining Adam R Jacobson on this latest Podcast, presented by dot.FM, is Mike Meara of NPG Broadcasting. He discusses the continued rollout of NextGen TV and the big advantages that come with ATSC 3.0. LISTEN HERE

The FCC released its 2014 Quadrennial Regulatory Review

A Florida Democrat and veteran California Republican who left the house in 2018 only to return in 2020 have once again teamed up to introduce Congressional legislation that would place a royalty payment structure on songs AM and FM radio stations play. This, they say, would benefit the recording artist. How is this bill different from others that have failed?

WAY Media Vice President of Content Faron Dice announces that Rob Wagman has been hired

Nexstar is agreeing to proceed with an option to purchase another station in Texas. With the FCC's approval, the nation's largest broadcast TV company would have a duopoly in the Rio Grande Valley, converting a services agreement to outright ownership.

The FCC is finally moving toward taking advantage of the internet.

Just after the Closing Bell on Wall Street, with IHRT shares sitting at $26.49, iHeartMedia released its second quarter fiscal report card. The quick takeaway: iHeart beat its own revenue guidance with terrific results.

There is still a market for fresh-off-the-assembly-line non-connected vehicles

Nexstar Media Group and SportsGrid Inc., a streaming video network that provides coverage of sports betting, are partnering via a multi-year agreement to launch “SportsGrid Network.” It bills itself as the nation’s first-ever "diginet" devoted to sports wagering and fantasy sports. Beginning September 1, SportsGrid Network will be distributed in nine major U.S. markets.

Just about any way the data is sliced, June is in last place

In March, Gray Television announced that it was leading a $40 million investment round for Envy Gaming. It was noteworthy, as the broadcast TV station owner became the first among its peers to follow the radio industry's lead by investing in the growing gaming industry. Now, The E.W. Scripps Co. is following Gray's lead.

Pillsbury attorneys explain the updated online contest rule disclosure rules.

“In today’s world where radio companies are essentially multimedia companies, the value in attending NAB Show cannot be overstated,” said Dave Santrella, president of Broadcast Media at Salem Media Group and NAB joint board chair.

FEMA sends first multilingual NPT EAS test