Sunday, May 17, 2026

Why You Should Care About Latest Set-Top Box Fight

Nearly all pay-TV subscribers are “chained to their set-top boxes,” according to FCC Chairman Wheeler.
FCC

Blizzard Means Filing Waivers for Some

The FCC is giving stations more time to file documents that due were during the closures.

How NAB’s Radio Podcasts Could Help You

NAB has launched podcasts devoted to radio issues for members.

Why Public Interest Groups Fight Exemptions

Public interest groups lobbying for the FCC to extend online public file regs
FCC

FCC Meeting Still on Schedule — So Far

So far, the FCC still plans to hold its monthly open meeting on Jan. 28.
Gordon Smith

Why is The Repack Deadline Like Bad Car Repair?

NAB President/CEO Gordon Smith discussed the incentive auction & TV repack at MMTC event.

Coalition Forms to Fight Charter/TWC/Bright House

Stop Mega Cable Coalition forms o fight Charter/TWC/Bright House deal.

AM Owners: Do You Know What Could Derail Your FM Translator Application?

How you file in the upcoming FM translator window makes a big difference.
FCC

What You Need to Know to Apply for the Auction

FCC releases 27 pages worth of TV auction instructions.
Sold

Withers Divests More to EMF

Dana Withers has applied to sell another Iowa FM to EMF.
FCC

FCC Denies Royce Again on KUDL Protest

FCC again denies Royce appeal of KUDL re-assignment.
Gavel

Media Attorney Bob Thompson Dead

Longtime communications attorney Robert “Bob” Lewis Thompson is dead.

AM Revitalization Changes Effective Feb. 18

Revised AM revitalization rules go into effect Feb. 18.
HBO

HBO: Reject Charter/TWC/Bright House Merger

Dish tells FCC to reject $89B Charter/TWC/Bright House merger.

EAS Manager, Owner Webinar is Wednesday

FEMA IPAWS is planning an owner/manager Webinar on the next regional EAS test this Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. Eastern.