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How Bob and Brian Built a Morning Show Dynasty at The Hog

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"He gave us two orders. One, be funny. Two, don't piss off the clients,"

Why Pat McAfee’s Reported ESPN Extension Is About Far More Than Just Money

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"The story is that ESPN has completely changed its philosophy. For decades, ESPN sold the network. It sold SportsCenter. It sold highlights. Now it sells personalities."

ESPN May Be Having Its Finest Moment When It Matters Most

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"For years, ESPN has been criticized for what it wasn't doing. Not enough promotion. Not enough storytelling. Not enough attention paid to certain properties. Fair or unfair, those critiques have followed the network through multiple eras. But right now, those conversations feel very distant."

When Radical Becomes Rational: A New Case for Bold Radio Ideas

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"Ninety percent of the ideas will end up on the floor. But some won't."

Max Media To Pay $15,000 Penalty Under FCC Consent Decree

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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? 

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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

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The FCC has fined Audacy $14,000 for national contest violations.

NAB Skeptical of Possible New FM Station Class

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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’

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"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

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"...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

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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’

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"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

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The program aired on weekends from October 2021 through March 2023.

Radio Groups Asking FCC For Ownership Deregulation

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“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.”
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Why Pat McAfee’s Reported ESPN Extension Is About Far More Than Just Money

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"The story is that ESPN has completely changed its philosophy. For decades, ESPN sold the network. It sold SportsCenter. It sold highlights. Now it sells personalities."

ESPN May Be Having Its Finest Moment When It Matters Most

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"For years, ESPN has been criticized for what it wasn't doing. Not enough promotion. Not enough storytelling. Not enough attention paid to certain properties. Fair or unfair, those critiques have followed the network through multiple eras. But right now, those conversations feel very distant."

When Radical Becomes Rational: A New Case for Bold Radio Ideas

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Women In Radio’s Meaghan Taylor on Mentorship vs. Sponsorship in Radio

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"A sponsor is the person who walks into a room you're not in and talks openly about you. That's what moves careers."