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Its only naysayer is “the last standing manufacturer" of EAS hardware

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The NAB is continuing its push for the FCC to allow stations to adopt software-based Emergency Alert System technology, replacing the longstanding requirement for physical hardware devices. The group’s proposal, backed by a wide swath of the broadcast and cable industry, argues it’s time to retire the “one-box-fits-all” mandate and bring EAS into the 21st century. But one key vendor isn't ready to let go of the box just yet.

Sling TV has teamed up with smart TV maker Vizio to integrate local broadcast channels into its live streaming guide, a move aimed at bridging the gap between traditional over-the-air television and app-based streaming.

FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks used Thursday’s open meeting to officially announce his resignation, marking the end of a nearly six-year tenure as the agency’s senior Democratic member. The move officially opens a GOP majority under Chairman Brendan Carr, with Democrat Anna Gómez now the sole non-Republican.

NBCUniversal is making a play to become Major League Baseball’s next national media partner, submitting a formal offer to acquire a package of high-profile games that ESPN will relinquish after the 2025 season. The move follows ESPN’s decision earlier this year to opt out of its $550 million-per-year deal, which had three years remaining.

Byron Allen's Allen Media Group has appointed four senior advertising sales executives straight from Warner Bros. Discovery to support multi-platform advertising revenue across 27 ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX affiliates in 21 markets, broadcast syndication, as well as 10 national 24-hour HD cable networks and AMG's growing suite of AVOD and digital streaming platforms.

MediaCo Holding Inc. posted a significant year-over-year revenue gain in its first-quarter results, fueled by the full integration of Estrella Broadcasting, a move that has reshaped the company’s operating scale across radio and marked its first expansion into television.

TEGNA Inc. shareholders voted to approve all board proposals during the company’s 2025 annual shareholder meeting, reaffirming the current leadership structure and executive compensation plans as one board member steps away.

The Broadcasters Foundation of America is returning to New York City this June for the third installment of its Media Mixer networking series, part of an expanding effort to connect broadcast professionals across career stages while raising awareness of its charitable mission.

Red Apple Media has acquired WRCR-AM in Haverstraw, New York, in an all-cash sale, marking the latest move by owner John Catsimatidis to expand his company’s radio footprint in the New York metropolitan area. The full transaction terms were disclosed in a May 21 FCC filing.