Tuesday, May 19, 2026

FCC

“D” Remains for Five FMs

Permits for a total of five FMs remain dismissed.
Cable / Satellite

Millennials Keep Cable for Video on PCs, Laptops

Millennials keep cable to watch videos online and are not in a rush to cancel.

FCC Seeks More Charter-TWC Data

The FCC is asking for more information about the proposed Charter-TWC deal.

Copps, McDowell Support Translator Window for AM

Former FCC Commissioners Copps and McDowell urge the FCC to help AM.
US Congress

Media Ownership Rules “In Regulatory Stasis”

The agenda is shaping up for Friday’s media ownership hearing in the House.

NAB Labs Partners With VC That Helps Tech Start-Ups

NAB Labs has signed a partnership with a VC that helps tech start-ups.

RDS, AM Power-Saving on Tap Next Week

The NRSC will discuss RDS and AM power-saving tech at the Radio Show.
U.S. Congress

Music Copyrights a Mess, ‘Listening Tour’ Hears

House members hear from music industry.

NAB Praises Uptick in OTA Households

In Q2, Nielsen finds an uptick in broadcast-only homes.

Streaming Music Sales Surpasses Physical

Streaming music sales have surpassed physical sales for the first time in terms of revenue.

Voltair, Round II

The Telos Alliance released a software update for the Voltair.
Sold

Gettysburg Combo Sizzles

Co-owned AM and FM stations in Gettysburg are set to get new owners.

AM/FM Not Going Away Soon

What if AM or FM radio went away?
FCC

FCC Slaps TV Licensees for Exceeding Ad Limits

The FCC says 3 TV stations aired too many ads.
Next Radio HTC One

NextRadio is ‘Future of Interactive Radio’

The average interactivity rate for an album promotion using the NextRadio app was 6.65%.