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Two weeks ago, the Federal Communications Commission was still without a quorum. Now, with the confirmation of Commissioner Olivia Trusty fast-tracked by Senate Republicans, the agency is set to conduct its first Open Meeting of 2025 with a Republican majority, with cable deregulation taking top billing.

Norsan Media and Genuine Austin Radio have formally amended and confirmed their 2024 asset purchase agreement for a package of Austin-area radio stations, locking in pricing adjustments and revised closing conditions as the deal nears completion.

As the Trump administration advances efforts to defund public broadcasting, state emergency officials in Oregon are warning that proposed cuts could undermine critical disaster response systems that rely on public radio’s infrastructure to reach vulnerable communities.

From Madrid, WorldDAB provides updates on digital coverage and in-car placement

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Senators Marsha Blackburn(R-Tenn.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) are calling on federal regulators to investigate Spotify’s controversial subscription bundling strategy, which they say is depriving songwriters and music publishers of hundreds of millions of dollars in royalties while forcing consumers into higher-priced plans.

A Supreme Court decision with major implications for broadcasters has once again chipped away at federal agency power - this time limiting how the Federal Communications Commission’s legal interpretations apply in private legal disputes, further cementing 2024's end of the "Chevron deference."

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Nexstar Media Group cruised through its 2025 annual meeting with overwhelming shareholder support for board elections, executive compensation, and auditor ratification, as investors signaled continued confidence in the company’s leadership.

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As it integrates Estrella Media’s streaming assets into its broader portfolio, MediaCo is reporting sharp growth across its owned-and-operated Free Ad-Supported Television channels and monetized premium Connected TV ad inventory. This comes as the company plans a further expansion of its streaming video offerings.

Nexstar Media Group is deepening its partnership with the world’s leading cloud-based customer relationship management platform for its more than 200 owned or partner local TV stations and national broadcast and cable networks, leaning further into artificial intelligence to handle tasks traditionally managed by sales staff.

The rebranded engagement service allows a station's audience to influence playlists

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Don't forget to pack a book for your upcoming vacation!

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In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to protect the Nation's communications networks against foreign adversary threats by proposing to expand foreign ownership disclosure requirements for covered Commission-issued licenses and authorizations. The proposed certification and information collection requirements would fill gaps in the Commission's existing rules and give the Commission, and the public, a new and comprehensive view of threats from foreign adversaries in the communications sector. Specifically, the Commission proposes to apply new certification and disclosure requirements on entities holding every type of license, permit, or authorization, rather than only certain specific licenses, as the Commission currently does. Furthermore, the Commission proposes to go beyond foreign ownership to also cover all regulated entities controlled by or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary.

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to protect the Nation's communications networks against foreign adversary threats by proposing to expand foreign ownership disclosure requirements for covered Commission-issued licenses and authorizations. The proposed certification and information collection requirements would fill gaps in the Commission's existing rules and give the Commission, and the public, a new and comprehensive view of threats from foreign adversaries in the communications sector. Specifically, the Commission proposes to apply new certification and disclosure requirements on entities holding every type of license, permit, or authorization, rather than only certain specific licenses, as the Commission currently does. Furthermore, the Commission proposes to go beyond foreign ownership to also cover all regulated entities controlled by or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary.

You preach “live and local” … so do you practice it?

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A former member of the air staff at a 100kw Country FM licensed to Jacksboro, Tex., and serving Tarrant County, has been sentenced to serve six years in prison after it was found he violated the terms of his probation.

The company has asked the FCC to give its blessing to changes in its foreign ownership structure — moves that would allow new individuals and entities tied to Global Media & Entertainment Investments Ltd., to hold ownership stakes. Among these individuals is the son of Michael Tabor, the individual who leads UK audio giant Global.