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SMG Divests Honolulu Stations to Malama Media Group

Salem Media Group

Salem Media Group has announced the sale of its remaining radio stations and digital assets in Honolulu to Malama Media Group, pending FCC approval. This transaction marks the end of Salem's broadcasting presence there, but ensures the continuation of the current station formats under new ownership. David Santrella, CEO of Salem More

FCC Proposes Fines Against Pirate Radio Operations

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The FCC has proposed nearly $400,000 in fines under the Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act (PIRATE Act) against unauthorized radio broadcasters in the Miami area. The enforcement actions target pirate radio operators whose illegal broadcasts can interfere with licensed stations, potentially disrupting commercial More

FCC Investigates iHeartMedia Over Potential Payola Violations

Federal Communications Commission

The FCC has issued a formal inquiry into iHeartMedia regarding potential payola violations tied to the upcoming iHeartCountry Festival 2025, scheduled for May 3 in Austin, TX. The agency's Enforcement Bureau is investigating concerns that musicians may be compelled to perform at the festival for little or no compensation in exchange for More

MediaCo Exercises Option to Acquire Estrella Assets

MediaCo

MediaCo Holding has taken significant steps in its expansion efforts by finalizing the acquisition of Estrella Media's network, content, digital and commercial operations. This move follows an initial $120 million transaction earlier in April 2024, granting MediaCo operational control. As part of their broader strategy, MediaCo is now More

FCC Takes Aim at Covert Radio Payola in Advisory

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

In a move to curtail covert manipulation of radio airplay, the FCC's Enforcement Bureau has issued a new enforcement advisory targeting radio stations that engage in undisclosed practices to influence music airplay. This development follows concerns raised by Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn about the More

FCC Begins Investigation into NPR for Alleged Ad Violations

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The FCC, under the leadership of Chairman Brendan Carr, has launched an investigation into whether National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) have breached federal laws by airing what could be classified as commercial advertisements under the guise of underwriting spots. The More

FCC Chairman Announces New Leadership Appointments

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr has announced the appointment of key leadership positions across various offices, emphasizing the importance of these roles in advancing the Commission's agenda. Tom Sullivan has been named the Acting Chief of the Office of International More

FCC Chairman Carr Announces New Acting Leadership

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr today announced a series of appointments to key acting leadership positions within the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), including the designation of an Acting General Counsel and Managing Director. These changes come as part of a broader initiative to ensure the FCC More

Commissioner Brendan Carr Appointed New FCC Chair

Brendan Carr

President Donald J. Trump appoints Commissioner Brendan Carr as the new Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), formalized through an executive order on Monday. Carr, who has been an integral part of the FCC since 2017 and previously served as the agency's General Counsel, expressed his More

FCC Issues Multilingual Templates for Emergency Alerts

Federal Communications Commission

The FCC has unveiled a significant enhancement to the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system by introducing multilingual templates. These templates aim to facilitate rapid and inclusive communication during emergencies by enabling public safety officials to issue alerts in multiple languages. As of More

Sixth Circuit Overturns FCC Net Neutrality Rules

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

On Thursday, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) net neutrality rules, ruling that the agency does not possess the authority to regulate commercial broadband providers as common carriers. This decision challenges the efforts of the outgoing Biden More

SMG Sells Seven CCM Stations, Restructures Balance Sheet

Salem Media Group

In a significant restructuring of its financial landscape, Salem Media Group (SMG) has repurchased all $159.4 million of its outstanding 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 at a discounted rate, issued $40 million in convertible preferred stock, and reached an agreement to sell More

Lotus to Acquire KFBG in San Diego from Local Media

KFBG-FM in San Diego

Lotus Communications Corp. is set to acquire KFBG-FM (100.7 Big FM) in San Diego currently owned by Local Media San Diego (LMSD). An application for the transfer has been filed with the FCC, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Adults Hits outlet at 100.7 MHz, which was once "B100" and later "Star More

EMF to Acquire Radio Nueva Vida Station Portfolio

Radio Nueva Vida

Educational Media Foundation (EMF), known for its Christian radio networks K-LOVE and Air1, has announced an expansion in its ministry's reach with the acquisition of Radio Nueva Vida, a Spanish Christian radio network. This development comes as EMF enters into an agreement with The Association for Community More

FCC Seeks to Modernize Broadcast Station Regulations

Federal Communications Commission

In a significant move aimed at streamlining the regulatory landscape for broadcast radio and TV stations, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday proposed a series of updates to its rules. The changes are designed to align more closely with modern application processes, harmonize procedural More

FCC Fines Three Boston-Area Pirate Radio Operators

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

In a significant move to enforce the Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act (PIRATE Act), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have imposed hefty fines on three unauthorized radio operators in the Boston area, signaling its ongoing commitment to tackle pirate radio operations. More

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