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Max Media To Pay $15,000 Penalty Under FCC Consent Decree
The FCC's review of the licensees' applications uncovered ownership changes that had led to an unauthorized transfer of control.
SiriusXM and the FCC: Is the Camel’s Nose Under the Tent?
You probably read about SiriusXM’s recent announcement of a new “free” option, called SiriusXM Free Access. The company’s announcement cited a number of limitations,...
Audacy Hit With $14,000 Fine From FCC
The FCC has fined Audacy $14,000 for national contest violations.
NAB Skeptical of Possible New FM Station Class
The proposal would allow for a maximum of 10,000 watts, and approval would depend on the station's geographical zone, tower height, and separation requirements.
NAB: FCC Broadcast Ownership Rules ‘Relics From a Bygone Era’
"It is long past time for the FCC to modernize its broadcast ownership rules; these are relics from a bygone era, created before the internet, smartphones, social media and streaming."
FCC Proposal Would Require Disclosure of AI Use in Political Advertising
"...Consumers have a right to know when AI tools are being used in the political ads they see..."
It’s Time for the FCC to Consider Radical Changes in Broadcasting
The scarcity argument was a product of its time, not envisioning the internet, smartphones, streaming, and podcasts. It’s time to reconsider.
Dana Loesch: New FCC Rules On Broadcast Employee Data ‘The Fairness Doctrine Plus DEI’
"Just when you thought it couldn't get more annoying, ta-da, it did."
Townsquare Media Fined $500K For Failing to Disclose Paid Political Informercial
The program aired on weekends from October 2021 through March 2023.
Radio Groups Asking FCC For Ownership Deregulation
“No radio station in any market has more than 1% of the local advertising market share – while Google, Facebook, and Amazon divide more than half of that local revenue and provide no local service.”