Saturday, June 27, 2026

FCC Brings New Possibilities To AM Revitalization

Expanding siting for a FM translator could give AM revitalization efforts a further shot in the arm

Laura Stefani Rises At A Big D.C. Law Firm

Her primary practice areas include media, telecommunications, IP, internet law, technical innovation, litigation and gov't relations

This D.C. Lawyer Wants Easing Of Anti-Collusion Rules

The Incentive Auction "has handcuffed" the broadcast TV industry in many respects for more than a year, this D.C. attorney says
Scott Flick

The FCC’s First Steps On Broadcast Deregulation

What is the immediate impact? First of all, the change won't go into effect immediately, Pillsbury partner Scott Flick notes

Here Are February’s Most Important Dates

We've outlined those dates for you, so you avoid any last-minute crunches or outright forgetting about them
Ajit Pai

Why Is Ajit Pai’s So Defensive?

Pai will represent the FCC in interagency matters pertaining to public safety, homeland security, and defense and related matters

Tom Wheeler’s STB Plan Officially Dead

NAB says, "We're pleased that this proposal is being shelved." NCTA, ACA offer no immediate comment to RBR + TVBR
Michael O'Rielly

FCC OKs Public Inspection File Changes

Commissioner O’Rielly’s "diligent work to identify unnecessary paperwork burdens" singled out
David Honig

MMTC To FCC: Give Class C4 An NPRM

MMTC President Emeritus/Senior Advisor David Honig said the proposal allows nearly 800 Class A stations to double their power
FCC

SBAs To FCC: OK Internet-based Recruiting

A coalition of nearly every state broadcasters association in the U.S. filed joint comments with the FCC
FCC

FCC Takes Next Step To Conclude Spectrum Auction

The FCC is doubling the increment percentage used to set new clock prices for all spectrum in each round
FCC

Post-Incentive Auction Transition Plan Set

Methodology set to firm up construction deadlines for stations shifting to new homes following the incentive auction
Michael O'Rielly

O’Rielly To Keynote Hispanic Radio Conference

The Republican FCC Commissioner will discuss a wide range of topics involving the new FCC

Should The FCC Review ‘Harms’ Of Cable Bundles?

The ACA and a group of indie programmers have urged the FCC to "address the harms associated with channel bundling"

NTIA Reauthorization Hearing Set For Next Week

House members "take a holistic look at the NTIA with an eye toward updating the NTIA Organization Act for the 21st Century."