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.
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.
The nation's largest broadcast television station ownership group has announced when it will share its Q1 2025 earnings results, and it has chosen the same date as a peer that appears to be in growth mode.
Audacy has promoted from within to fill the role of Head of Podcasts at the audio content creation and distribution company with majority ownership held by Soros Fund Management.
Phoenix, AZ – We are seeking an experienced Digital Sales Director to fulfill a key role in our company and help us reach our growth targets. To be considered for the role, you must also possess excellent knowledge of relevant online sales platforms and tools, such as Salesloft/InsightSquared/Salesforce. You’ll also be expected to demonstrate outstanding […]
The WNBA franchise serving the Pacific Northwest's biggest metropolitan area has inked a new multi-year partnership with the owner of the ABC and The CW affiliates serving the market — a "landmark deal" that expands access to the Seattle Storm.
It was roughly 1 1/2 years ago when Urban One investors last heard from the company's executive leadership regarding its casino gaming ambitions. Now, CEO Alfred Liggins III has confirmed that the media and entertainment company superserving Black consumers is abandoning its plans to build a brick-and-mortar casino resort.
A major licensee of low-power television stations across the U.S. has filed a Petition for Rulemaking with the FCC that would allow one of its properties to broadcast in the 3gpp -approved 5G Broadcast standard.
When it comes to broadcast TV's national advertising, one brand stands under a spotlight brighter than any other, with national spot activity far exceeding the others on the latest Media Monitors Spot Ten TV report. It's a dominant position years in the making for the law offices led by John Morgan.
For some, he's a memorable conservative talk host paired for nearly a decade with Rose Tennent. For older Steel City radio listeners, he's remembered as a Top 40 host paired with "Banana" across the 1980s at B94. Now, all are paying tribute to Jim Quinn, who has died.
"While Disney started as an iconic American company, it recently went all in on DEI." That's the accusation against the parent of ABC Owned Stations being lobbed on X by the Chairman of the FCC. "I am concerned that their DEI practices may violate FCC prohibitions on invidious forms of discrimination," says Brendan Carr.
For more than a quarter century, she led the FOX Television Stations pair serving the Dallas-Fort Worth market, retiring at the end of June 2023. Now, many across the broadcast television industry are mourning her sudden passing at her home in California.
It is the owner of an AM radio station serving the seat of Parmer County, Tex., with a population of under 1,500 people. And, it has failed to pay its regulatory fees since 2012. Now, this delinquency has cost this station is license.
On March 18, Auddia, the company behind the faidr app. closed on $3.5 million of new financing by selling 1.3M common shares from its previously announced equity line. It is now known that it will engage in a significant reverse stock split, effective with the start of Nasdaq's trading session on Monday.
The Advanced Television Broadcasting Alliance (ATBA) has elected a new Chair of the organization, and she'll formally take on her new role at its annual board meeting on April 5, ahead of the NAB Show in Las Vegas.
Veritone Inc. is heading to Las Vegas next week for the NAB Show and will set up shop in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (at booth W1455), where it plans to put a spotlight on its array of AI products and services used by both radio and television stations.
