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The maximum penalty for repeated infractions under the Congressionally approved PIRATE Act that may be levied by the FCC has increased to match inflation. That's one key revelation found in the Commission's fifth annual report to Congress detailing the implementation and enforcement activities of the Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act.

What’s in store for the Media & Entertainment sector as we head into 2025? The just-released S&P Global Ratings 2025 Media & Entertainment Industry Outlook examines the sector’s risks, opportunities, trends, credit quality and outlook. Naveen Sarma, who oversees U.S. media and entertainment for S&P Global Ratings, chimes in.

Bringing live and local newscasts includes detailed reports from staff meteorologists — an increasingly important feature of stations in markets across the U.S. where weather threats may lead many to broadcast TV. For Allen Media Group, a change is coming, and it will see an adjustment to how the weather is presented on its local newscasts.

As President Trump readies to once again make himself at home in the White House, Scripps News is welcoming a national security correspondent — a new role that will see this journalist focus on developments within federal intelligence agencies, the DoD and Department of Homeland Security, among other areas critical to the safety of the U.S.

For 80 years, it has had a Downtown Dallas home. As 2024 ended, FOX Television Stations determined that it was time for a change and an upgraded facility. Enter Corgan, which is moving forward with a "future-forward, iconic workspace that enhances wellbeing, collaboration, and adaptability."

Exposure to a bevy of globally popular recording artists and popular videos from internet and Hollywood stars is no longer completely blocked to millions of users in the U.S., as President-elect Trump signaled an Executive Order allowing it to operate in the USA is coming.

A bitter battle over carriage fees ended Saturday after less than one week. Nexstar and Altice USA reached a comprehensive partnership agreement and all Nexstar programming has been restored.

FCC releases latest PIRATE Act report

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Seeks comment on the proposal to amend the Table of TV Allotments to substitute channel *29 for channel *13 at Monroe, Louisiana.

President elect Trump has nominated Olivia Trusty to serve on the FCC, subject to confirmation.

Details on how WMIT’s staff delivered Helene coverage to the Blue Ridge

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It was once one of the biggest Christian Contemporary Music stations in North America. On February 1, it will be the North Texas home for Educational Media Foundation's "K-LOVE" Christian AC noncommercial network. Thus brings to a close a 24-year run at 94.9 MHz in Dallas-Fort Worth for KLTY.

The NAB is calling on the federal OMB to disapprove the proposed information collections or, at minimum, require the FCC to gather more accurate data and explore ways to mitigate the burdens on broadcasters and lessees.

The NAB has released the final report on the Future of Television Initiative (FOTVI), a public-private partnership that convened broadcasters, equipment manufacturers, pay TV companies and public interest advocates under the FCC and NAB's leadership to ensure a smooth transition to the ATSC 3.0 standard.

Public figures known for their oratory gifts exert influence by their example. But there may be lesser-known individuals in your company or community; perhaps a podcaster or digital influencer you follow. What makes them special and noteworthy? This column from public speaking coach Rosemary Ravinal answers that question.

A former KGO-7 in San Francisco reporter and the individual behind the creation of America’s first-ever 24/7 South Asian-targeted television network, Diya TV, has closed on the Kalil & Co.-brokered sale of a broadcast television station serving California's Central Coast.

The entity that owns and operates the main PBS Member stations across the state of Louisiana is asking the FCC to give the OK to upgrade a Monroe, La.-based property to a UHF broadcast facility.