Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Was There An Edict Not To Go After Pirates?

Was there a directive for the Enforcement Bureau field agents not to go after pirates?

Paid Subs Fastest Growing Streaming Segment

RIAA: Total streaming revenues in 2015 exceeded $2 billion for the first time.

Streaming Now 34% of Music Sales

Overall music revenues in 2015 were $7 billion at estimated retail value, says the RIAA.

The Backstory on FCC’s Repack Pivot

FCC is starting to think about the repack.
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

NAB Vegas Show Expands

NAB's spring show is still growing.
Broadcasting Pirate

Wheeler, O’Rielly Seek Hill Help to Bust More Pirates

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler and Commissioner Mike O'Rielly asked for lawmaker’s help to beef up enforcement against illegal radio operators.
Michael DeLier

Ban Rhetoric-Based News Coverage

DeLier Group President Mike DeLier shares his thoughts about network news coverage of the attacks in Brussels and Trump rallys.

Calvary Chapel to Divest Missouri FM

Calvary Chapel looks to divest Missouri FM.
Ben Downs

AM Owners: Should FM Translators Get Primary Status?

What if AM owners could get primary status for their FM translator under certain conditions?

How Emmis, Insurer Are Strategizing in Court

Emmis and Illinois National Insurance plan next steps in legal dispute.

House Passes Alerting Improvement

The House passed a public warning improvement bill.
MIB Reports Talk Radio

MMTC: Main Studio Rule is Archaic ‘Holdover’

MMTC says main studio rule is 20th Century "holdover."
Gavel

Who’s on Forward Auction List May Surprise You

We know more about the wireless companies that plan to bid in the upcoming incentive auction.

NAB: FCC Should Begin Repack Planning Now

NAB agrees with AT&T on many elements of the TV repack.
Sold

Coastal California FM in Play

EDB VV License LLC wants to sell a California FM.