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The FCC's two Republican votemakers couldn't be more irate over what detractors of the deal have labeled a "Soros short cut" to gaining financial control — and, to conservatives, editorial control — of Audacy's radio stations. Yet, the Chairwoman remains steadfast that the same process used for three of Audacy's peers was applied with its emergence from bankruptcy protection.

"While we do not take a position on the merits of this or any particular broadcast transaction, it is essential that the FCC’s regulatory processes are fair and predictable so that broadcasters can innovate and invest in their stations to the benefit of communities across the country," NAB head Curtis LeGeyt said.

The licenses for an AM radio station with an FM translator serving Oregon's state capital were transferred between family members — twice — without FCC authorization. That's yielded a proposed fine.

Matthew Wesolowski is known across the industry as the General Manager of SSR Communications in Flora, Miss., who had been a key advocate of a “Class C4” FM radio facility. Now, Wesolowski is in the news as the Audio Division has ordered his company to show why it can't move a Utah FM to a new frequency and a Nevada address.

In five weeks, the U.S. presidential election will be here. There are still undecided voters for both Vice President Harris and former President Trump to sway, and for the Democratic candidate, attracting potential voters has seen an investment in broadcast TV spots.

Hurricane death toll continued to mount over the weekend

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Media Bureau dismisses the minor modification applications, File Nos. 0000237978 and 0000237979; and issues Order to Show Cause to SSR Communications, Inc

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"The bottom line is that the public deserves to know if the voices and images in political commercials are authentic"

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Company plans to launch live event audio broadcasts for smartphones

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As of November 16 Scripps News 24/7 national news programming will wind down, with the digital multicast network that evolved from OTT-distributed Newsy coming to its conclusion.

Broadcast Components handled the six-site studio integration project

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NielsenIQ has released its Mid-Year Consumer Outlook: Guide to 2025 report, which takes a closer look at macro catalysts across industries. Among the top takeaways from the study is that consumers remain determined and resilient despite uncertainty. This provides a strategic roadmap for retailers looking to win over consumers.

Six months ago, a partnership was reached between broadcast tower manufacturer Dielectric and broadcast tech company SCMS.  This opened the door to a growing number of FM Radio projects for Dielectric. Today, the companies are celebrating the installation of a 12-bay antenna and a combiner in Bemidji, Minn.

America First Legal is an organization whose mission is to oppose "the radical left's anti-jobs, anti-freedom, anti-faith, anti-borders, and Anti-American crusade." Add "anti-Soros" to its list of goals, as it has launched an investigation into the FCC for what it calls the "apparent fast-tracking" of Audacy Inc.'s post-bankruptcy restructuring plan.

Blame political ad displacement for a 2024 dip in Automotive advertising for Radio, says BIA’s Rick Ducey. Next year will see the dollars from the industry, he predicts.