Saturday, June 27, 2026

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Trump TV: One Fourth As Many

In the last ten days on TV, Hillary Clinton’s campaign aired 14,197 spots. By comparison, Donald Trump’s campaign ran 3,571 spots.

Capitol Hill Heats Up Over Set-Top Boxes

A showdown between FCC Tom Wheeler and key member of Congress is building steam, as concern over his set-top box
John Thune

Thune Thumps Wheeler At FCC Hearing

Meanwhile, AM radio got a positive nod from Montana Sen. Steve Daines, who calls it a lifeline to rural farmers in the state.
Jessica Rosenworcel

Dems To Senate: We Want Rosenworcel Renew

Rosenworcel, a former communications counsel for the Committee, came to the FCC in

MMTC: Here’s How To Engage Women, Minorities

Minority and women-based entrepreneurship can increase if Congress and the FCC developed market-based incentives
Gavel

FCC Reverse Auction Breezes Into Stage 2

Stage 2 opened yesterday after $23.11 billion was raised in Stage 1 of the Forward Auction

Clinton Still Dominant With TV Spots

Hillary beats Trump – in the number of TV spots seen between Sept. 2-11 in the top DMAs measured by Media Monitors.
Tom Wheeler

Grumbles & Gripes Over Set Top Box Order

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler's revised set-top box plan has raised concerns from a high-profile member of Congress - and a
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

Radio, TV Team To Tackle Opioid Epidemic

NAB and the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids will announce Tuesday a national multi-faceted campaign to address the opioid epidemic.

FCC Vote Set On Set-Top Box Plan

The Commission on Sept. 29 will vote on a proposal introduced yesterday by Chairman Tom Wheeler to open set-top cable TV boxes to competition.
FCC

FCC Says Farewell To UHF Discount

The FCC has abolishing its 30-year-old UHF discount, which gives TV station owners greater leeway in complying with the national audience reach cap.
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

Next-Gen Tech Gets Exposed By PILOT

An event this afternoon at Washington, DC’s Newseum will put the spotlight on how broadcasters are using next generation technology.

Small Broadcast Broadcasters Get FCC Fee Relief

The Commission revised its new fee schedule, lowering its price increases for stations in locales with under 75,000 people.
FCC

Coming Soon To Smartphones: 5G

The FCC is moving ahead with plans to deploy new infrastructure needed for the next leap in wireless services.

Nexstar To Shed Seven As DOJ OK’s Media General Deal

The DOJ gave its approval to the merger acquisition, so long as Nexstar sheds seven stations. Buyers are already confirmed.