Saturday, May 16, 2026

This Media Owner Is Not Loving The Spectrum Auction

The FCC's two GOP Commissioners received a letter addressing "serious issues" with the incentive auction
Broadcasting Pirate

This Garden State Pirate Just Got Punished

A proposed $25k fine is given to a blatant buccaroo

Senate Sets This Ranking Member

The Democratic Congressman represents Allegheny County, Penn., and most of the city of Pittsburgh

FCC Disclosure Order Gets House Response

A pair of Democratic Congressmen signaled that the FCC order is a good "first step," and that more work needs to be done
FCC

FCC Makes Airing Political Ads Much More Complicated

If trying to maintain the required paperwork for political advertising aired by your station gives you a headache, prepare for a migraine of biblical proportions
FCC

Forward Auction Gears Up For Stage 4

Jan. 18 is the date that the Commission expects to be set
Larry Patrick

How Did One Top Broker Aid Nexstar?

The Commission got full clarity on Nexstar's requests for continuing "satellite exemptions" and for its "failing stations" waivers
FCC

New Deadline For Quadrennial Review Oppositions

It's a small victory for Prometheus Radio Project and Media Mobilizing Project

FCC Blesses Nexstar, Media General Merger

FCC grants waiver allowing for deal to close even as Reverse Auction nears the end of Stage 4 on Friday

Cue The Suspense: First Post-Wheeler FCC Meeting Set

A lone item the soon-to-be three-member FCC will consider at its January Open Meeting is a big one for radio and TV
John Thune

Next-Gen WiFi 5G Gets A New Push With New Congress

The act proposes reforms to boost the development of next-generation 5G wireless broadband

Which Three Media Types Saw Political Ad Growth?

While much has been said about the disappointing political advertising dollars seen in 2016, not everyone complained

Why You Should Become Familiar With Rep. Blackburn

Blackburn is known, among other things, as a staunch opponent of net neutrality

Inside A Rosenworcel Return: DC Attorneys Talk

Yes, Jessica Rosenworcel could theoretically return to the Commission. Is there any reality to the scenario?
Jessica Rosenworcel

Top GOP Senator Open To Rosenworcel’s Return

Senate Commerce Committee Chair says he's open to bringing the now ex-FCC Commissioner back, under one condition