Thursday, May 21, 2026

US Copyright Office

Streaming Rate Case to Decide What to Make Public

We should see the new streaming music royalty rates on Wednesday.
FCC

Changes Affect Foreign Ownership

The FCC has reorganized the International Bureau.

Kansas FM is Seller-Financed

Bad Gas Broadcast has filed paperwork with the FCC to sell a Kansas FM.

Murky Decisions for FilmOn X

Duel decisions in FilmOn X case.
Bubba Army

Bubba: Nielsen Can’t Prove Latest Allegations

Bubba says Nielsen hasn’t proved a ratings tampering case against him and he’s seeking dismissal.
US Copyright Office

Bottom-Line Impacting Royalty Decision Expected

The CRB is expected to issue its decision on new streaming music royalty rates.
Handshake

First Venture Still Reviewing FM Translator Offers

Half of FM translators auctioned by First Venture Capital Partners sold.

Sports Fantasy Sites Get NY Reprieve

FanDuel, DraftKings get reprieve in New York.

Powell Challenges Cable Customer Service

NCTA President/CEO Michael Powell challenges cable industry to improve customer service.
U.S. Congress

Fed Shutdown Avoided — For Now

Government shutdown averted for now.
Democrat

Dems Will Debate Without WMUR

Dems will debate without WMUR.

Many Will Try OTT, But Not for Long

Many consumers will try OTT TV this holiday season, but cancel their subscriptions within 6 months.
Deal

Wrap Up Channel-Sharing Deals Soon

Wiley Rein's Ari Meltzer on channel-sharing deals.
Sold

Minnesota’s KNXR to Change Hands

Subject to FCC approval, KNXR has been sold.

What’s The Blowback on SCBA Pandora Report?

RAIN finds SCBA report on Pandora an "attack."