Saturday, June 27, 2026

Gavel

Pros and Cons of PROs

Performance rights organizations, broadcasters, digital streamers and watchdogs all had representatives on Capitol Hill talking about
FTC / Federal Trade Commission

Abusing the Political Robocall Exception

Showing that they never miss a trick, the powers that be in Washington
FCC

FCC March Meeting Agenda Announced

The firestorm set off after the FCC’s February meeting is not likely to be repeated
FCC

How America Perceives the FCC

Harris Poll recently conducted a survey to find out what people think about government agencies
U.S. Congress

Three Degrees of Separation from Chris Matthews

It’s a Kevin Bacon- like story that all begins with Sen. Barbara Mikulski
Michael O'Rielly

Bring on the Foreign Investors

That is the pitch of FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly
US Congress

You Can’t Buy This Kind of Promotion

A testimonial to the value and importance of local broadcasting has been delivered
FTC / Federal Trade Commission

FTC Divulges Top Consumer Complaints

The good news is that broadcast is not only way down the list, it’s lumped in a category called Television and Electronic Media, so...
US Congress

Senate Heating up the Grill for the FCC

All five FCC commissioners will be on the menu

FCC Rules in Favor of Cities over States

At issue is whether municipalities can expand their own broadband services at will
FTC / Federal Trade Commission

FTC Cracks Down on “Melanoma Detection” Apps

The Federal Trade Commission has challenged marketers for deceptively claiming

Powell: Get Ready for Court

If there’s one thing FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has been clear on
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

Broadcasters Gathering in Washington

600 member of the broadcast and radio communities are discussing issues this week at the NAB State Leadership Conference
FCC

FCC Taking Precautions

We put it right in a headline last week

FCC Auction Road Show Adds Cities

Maximizing broadcaster participation in the incentive auction