Saturday, June 27, 2026

FCC

The FCC and Congress: Is Everything ‘Fine’?

Back in 2002, Ken Benner stumbled upon "MM Docket No. 98-204." He recalls, "It was the most disturbing item I had ever seen in my life."
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

Confirmed: NAB To Take FCC To Court

Media cross-ownership rules to be focal point of Federal court hearing, NAB EVP Dennis Wharton confirms
Gavel

FCC TODAY: It’s A Fine Day For Radio

The Federal Communications Commission on Friday released a flurry of notices that, if enforced, will see the U.S. government pocket a few

How A ‘Top’ Station Shrugged At Political Dollars

This spoken-word station and its sibling are in the money by not relying on political dollars in a political town

Will The FCC Respond To MMTC Demands?

MMTC asked the FCC to prioritize Adarand studies and to promote other measures to fulfill diversity and small business mandates
Robert McDowell

Where Has Former FCC Commissioner McDowell Landed?

McDowell exits Wiley Rein to be the co-leader of another Inside the Beltway law firm’s global

This Station Owner Fought The FCC, And Won

A Charm City translator set to interfere with a Class A on the same signal has been nixed by the FCC

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?