Monday, July 13, 2026

Empire on The Hook for $25k

Pacific Empire has been hit with a $25k fine.
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Incentive Auction Paper Chase Begins

The FCC released 22 pages of incentive auction instructions for TV owners.

How Much Can a Pirate Get Away With?

The FCC levied a $15,000 fine for operating a pirate station.

Donation Deadline Nears to Honor Roanoke Victims

Nov. 30 is the deadline to donate to the memorial fund for two slain WDBJ-TV employees.
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Former Tama WJSJ to be Sold

WJSJ(FM), Fernandina Beach, Fla. is the subject of a court-ordered sale.

Wireless Alerts to Advance

FCC to refresh wireless alerts.

Wheeler Clear on Auction Timing

Wheeler clear about auction timing.

FM Chips Get Rosenworcel Shout-Out

FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel gave the FM chip concept a high-five.

OnRad.io Debuts

OnRad.io says it’s making Internet radio more discoverable.

Agencies More Comfortable With Programmatic

STRATA finds 40% of agencies surveyed are making 20% of their buys programmatically.

A Pure Swap in Colo.

A pure swap in Colo.

John Kean Joins Cavell, Mertz

John Kean has joined consulting engineering firm Cavell, Mertz & Associates. He was most recently senior technologist at NPR Labs for 11 years. Kean has been...

Online, Video Garner More Ad Buyer Focus

Media ad buyers are focusing more on online and video this holiday season.
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Media Buys to Rise This Holiday Season

Over half of ad agencies predict more media ads will be placed this holiday season.

Spectrum Repack Costs, Move a Big Issue for Broadcasters

Despite chairman's reassurances, spectrum repack big issue for broadcasters.