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NAB’s Curtis LeGeyt ‘Very Optimistic’ About ‘Modernization of Local Radio Ownership Rules’
"I can tell you just based on the level of engagement and want to break through this on behalf of our champions in Washington, DC, including the chairman of the FCC on this issue of ownership, very, very confident on where we are.”
ABC: FCC Isn’t Applying Equal Time Rule Fairly Between TV and Radio
"It has not expressed any inclination to apply a similar interpretation of the equal opportunities rule to other broadcasters, including the many voices— conservative and liberal—on broadcast radio."
John Zimmer to FCC: End Local Radio Ownership Caps
"The same competitive forces that have already devastated local newspapers now seriously threaten broadcasters and their services to local communities.”
NAB: FCC Challenge to Disney-Owned Stations ‘Creates Significant Uncertainty for All Broadcasters’
"The FCC must be careful to avoid actions that create further instability for the local stations viewers, and listeners depend on."
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez: Review of Disney Licenses a ‘Political Stunt’
Those licenses were not up for renewal until 2028.
FCC Preparing Challenge to Disney’s O&O TV Licenses
The potential review comes after both President Donald Trump and the First Lady have called for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired for his monologue last week.
NFL Meets With FCC To Discuss Media Rights Approach
"The league met last week with senior FCC officials to defend its media-rights approach amid growing federal scrutiny."
The FCC Should Open the AM Translator Window Now, Not Later
We can pretend there's some random revitalization on the way. Vintage and nostalgia are absolutely having a moment with younger demographics right now -- except for AM radio. They don't care about it, and let's face it: they're never going to.
FCC Bureau Chief: Dedicated AM Translator Window “Possible”
"There is a massive amount of work that needs to go into it."
Nexstar Media Group/TEGNA Merger Blocked By Federal Judge
The Friday ruling does not undo the acquisition. However, it does stop Nexstar from operating TEGNA's stations.