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NAB Expresses Concerns Over Proposed New FM Station Class

Technicians

A new proposal before the FCC to create an FM broadcasting class known as "A10" is receiving mixed reactions. This proposal, aimed at enhancing coverage in rural and underserved areas, would allow for power upgrades for approximately 1,400 Class A FM stations, permitting a maximum of 10,000 watts. Approval would be contingent on the More

Fifth Circuit Overturns FCC's Universal Service Fund

Federal Communications Commission's (FCC)

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ruled the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Universal Service Fund (USF) unconstitutional, a decision that has sparked immediate reactions from key FCC officials. Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel's Response: FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel More

NAB Challenges FCC Ownership Restrictions

National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has taken a significant step in its ongoing challenge to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) local radio and television ownership rules by filing an initial brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. The NAB argues that the current ownership restrictions, which have More

FCC Cracks Down on Illegal NY, NJ Pirate Radio Broadcasts

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

In a significant enforcement action, the FCC has issued warnings to thirteen landowners in the New York metropolitan area for allegedly permitting illegal pirate radio broadcasts from their properties. This move is part of the FCC's ongoing efforts to curtail unauthorized radio transmissions, which can interfere with licensed More

FCC Seeks Public Input for New FM Broadcast Station Class

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on a proposal to establish a new class of FM broadcast stations, Class A10. This initiative was prompted by a petition from Commander Communication Corporation, which was officially submitted on June 13. The proposed Class A10 stations More

FCC R&O Amends Foreign Sponsorship ID Requirements

Federal Communications Commission

The FCC has issued an updated order aimed at tightening regulations on foreign sponsorship identification in broadcast programming. The decision, outlined in a detailed report released on Monday, June 10 addresses a previous court ruling which had vacated one of the FCC's foreign sponsorship identification More

FCC Reinstates Radio Duplication Rule for Broadcasters

FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel

The FCC has decided to reinstate the radio duplication rule for FM broadcasters, reversing a decision from 2020 that had eliminated these restrictions. The rule, detailed in an order issued on June 5 and effective thirty days after publication, limits FM broadcasters from duplicating more than 25% of their More

NAB Challeges FCC's Form 395-B as Unconstitutional

Federal Communications Commission

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has submitted a Petition for Partial Reconsideration to the FCC, objecting to the recent decision to resume and publicize the collection of staff diversity data via Form 395-B. This form, which had been dormant for two decades, records broadcasters' employee More

Rosenworcel Proposes AI Disclosure for Political Ads

Jessica Rosenworcel

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is proposing in a draft shared with the other four Commissioners whether the agency should require disclosure when there is AI-generated content in political ads on radio and TV. With the circulation of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and the support of her colleagues, the More

Audacy Q1 Net Revenues Rose 1% to $261.8 Million

Audacy

Audacy reported first quarter net revenues rose 1% to $261.8 million from $259.6 million in 2023. Total Radio revenues decreased 2% while Digital revenues increased 10%. Operating loss was $0.4 million down from an operating loss of $12.2 million. Adjusted EBITDA grew 73% to $9.6 million from More

FCC Hits Pirate Stations with Fines Exceeding $850,000

Federal Communications Commission

The FCC has taken a strong stance against illegal broadcasting by proposing hefty fines totaling over $850,000 against operators of six pirate radio stations. This action comes as part of a broader effort under the PIRATE Act to curb unauthorized radio transmissions that have been identified in the Boston More

Broadcast VOICES Act Introduced in U.S. House, Senate

U.S. Congress

Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) recently introduced H.R.8072, Broadcast VOICES Act, in the House and Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced the legislation in the Senate, S.4158. The bill would direct the FCC to take certain actions to increase diversity of ownership in the broadcasting industry, and for other More

FCC Fines KXOL-FM in Los Angeles $8000 Over Contest

Federal Communications Commission

The FCC has levied a proposed fine of $8000 against Spanish Broadcasting System's KXOL-FM in Los Angeles for failing to conduct a contest in accordance with its announced terms and to deliver a prize to the winner in the prescribed time under the contest's terms. Despite being required to deliver prizes to More

NAB Releases Radio and TV Station Self-Inspection Guides

National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has released new broadcast station self-inspection guides for FM and television stations. These two guides assist broadcasters in conducting a self-inspection of their stations. Guides for AM, low-power and translator stations are expected to be released soon. More

NAB & NPR Oppose FCC's Proposed Localism Efforts

Federal Communications Commission

The FCC is proposing changes aimed at encouraging radio outlets to focus more on local programming by altering licensing and application processes in favor of stations that offer a Commission-approved quota of local content. This move has sparked controversy and attracted criticism, particularly from the More

FCC Report & Order Authorizes Geo-Targeting for FM

Federal Communications Commission

The FCC unanimously adopted a significant change to its regulations, enabling FM booster stations to originate programming through a process known as geo-targeting. This decision comes after the Commission explored the potential of allowing FM and Low Power FM (LPFM) broadcasters to use booster stations for More

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