Saturday, May 16, 2026

How ‘Intentional Misrepresentations’ Could Harm You

Telling the FCC you aren't a party to another station, when in fact you are, is the issue at hand for this
Tom Wheeler

Who On Capitol Hill Wants Wheeler’s STB Plan?

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has an ally in Congress on the set-top box proposal he can't get a 3-2 vote on

‘Character Assasination Ads’: A No For Radio?

Charleston, W. Va. radio stations could be sued for libel because they aired controversial political ads paid for by a PAC
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

NAB TO FCC: Reconsider TV Repack Deadline

NAB also seeks a waiver on the code of silence for reverse auction participants once final stage rule is satisfied.
USA Flag

Which Presidential Candidate Leads In TV Spots?

With seven days to go in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, there is a clear winner.
Nielsen

Are Nielsen’s November Cable Universe Estimates Correct?

A source tells RBR + TVBR that a large group of Nielsen staff is already working to see if November UEs are inaccurate
David Field

What Did David Field Say About KDND?

The Entercom President/CEO offered an official comment on the matter -- one that focuses on putting the community first.

Do DC Lawyers Think It’s ‘The End’ For KDND?

Can a tragic incident that occurred nearly a decade ago still present a significant risk to a station's license?

Is Frustration Up Over Nexstar/Media General OK Delay?

The Department of Justice gave its blessing to Nexstar Broadcast Group’s merger acquisition of Media General Corp. – so long as

Guess What’s Not On The FCC’s Agenda

Chairman Wheeler's controversial set-top box proposal is now officially tabled until at least late December
Charles Grassley

Are AT&T, Time Warner Ready For Grassley Grilling?

The Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman has called for a Capitol Hill hearing on the proposed acquisition of Time Warner by AT&T
FCC

Are Broadcasters Up For Reverse Auction Resumption?

The new clearing target: 108 MHz. This means 80 MHz of licensed spectrum are up for grabs.

Trump Barely Trails Clinton, In TV Spots

The gap between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton now stands at 3,074

Public File Flaws Punish TV Noncomm

A consent decree allows the FCC to move ahead with a TV station's license renewal, once it pays $2,000 to the U.S. Treasury

Microsoft Attorneys Tackled STB Issues With FCC

Representatives of Microsoft Corp. spoke with Commission staff on Oct. 13 to discuss the presently tabled rule proposal.