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69 Republicans and 4 Democrats signed a letter saying outdated ownership rules hinder broadcasters nationwide

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The media organization will launch four new DAB+ stations with a "smaller, leaner" workforce

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Gray Media has increased the aggregate commitments under its revolving accounts receivable securitization facility (its “AR Facility”) by $100 million, resulting in aggregate commitments under this facility of up to $400 million. At the same time, the company extended the maturity of the facility to March 31, 2028.

It was only a matter of time. A group of U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee Democrats have launched an investigation into FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s "attacks on the First Amendment" and what they call "his weaponization of the independent agency."

The NAB wants it, as do most of the nation's broadcast radio and television broadcasting companies. The FCC's Chairman, Brendan Carr, has stated his desire for it, too. Now, no less than 73 Members of Congress have called on the Commission to modernize the nation's broadcast ownership rules.

Nielsen has entered into a new partnership with a connected data firm that will allow it to synch the Acxion Real ID into the Nielsen ID system.  This will give agencies and marketers one less hoop when it comes to the identification, reach, measurement and optimization of messaging to media consumers.

The FCC's Assistant Chief of its Media Bureau has adopted an order that amends the Commission's FM Table to Allotments by reinstating certain channels as a vacant FM allotment.

There's been much excitement and anticipation regarding datacasting, and how ATSC 3.0 digital broadcast transmission can bring new ROI to television station owners. At the NAB Show, VBox Communications is poised to show off a pair of ATSC 3.0 receiver systems that could attract significant attention from U.S. UHF and VHF channel licensees.

A visual look at MLB radio affiliates and reader emails on short-spaced FMs

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He's been associated with "FOX 4" in Dallas-Fort Worth since 1996 and has been Assistant News Director of the station since 2006. Now, he's been elevated to the role of VP/News Director at the FOX Television Stations property.