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The Subcommittee on Communications and Technology within the House Committee on Energy and Commerce will hold a hearing on June 4 that could place the NAB's Broadcast Positioning System (BPS) in a key Congressional spotlight.

The FDA’s crackdown on deceptive drug advertising is having a negative impact on pharma advertising across multiscreen TV platforms, the VAB notes. But, that has resulted in a boost for broadcast television. The VAB now finds that pharma's TV spend has increased significantly, with dollars shifting from the digital realm.

The Public Notice adopts the Commission's proposed general application cap as well as a holding period for construction permits granted in the upcoming filing window.

The FCC encourages broadcasters to review and modify their operations to ensure compliance with public interest obligations.

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The fifth Executive Producer in the history of CBS' Sunday early prime newsmagazine "60 Minutes" has been named. And, it is the first to bring experience from outside linear television to the program.

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The war of words between the Carr Commission and The Walt Disney Co. over the FCC's strict scrutiny of the ABC Television Network — and ABC Owned Stations, giving the Commission the authority to speak — escalated on Thursday as the company now led by CEO Josh D'Amaro submitted eight license renewal applications "under protest." 

Until May 27, she served as the Chief Legal Officer, Executive VP/General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Nexstar Media Group. Following moves in the legal team announced earlier this month, this 25-year CG has departed the company that is fighting to fully integrate its acquired TEGNA assets.

The nation's biggest owner of broadcast radio stations and the top podcast producer has committed to contributing "significant" on-air and digital marketing support to help promote the recruitment efforts for USA Bobsled and Skeleton.

"We’re making audio more measurable, targetable, and performance-driven through identity-based tools, large-scale audience reach, and major partnerships." That's how the nation's satellite radio operator describes its new expanded relationship with LiveRamp, one designed to support "scalable identity solutions" across programmatic audio. 

She's best-known for her 1979 Disco-era classic "I Will Survive." While that may not be the best mantra for broadcast radio and TV companies in the mid-2020s, it will most likely be a signature theme at the Anthem in Washington, D.C., come June 9 during the NAB Leadership Foundation's Service to America Awards.

Public notice reminds licensees that non-compliance carries heavy consequences

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FCC upholds the 10-cap for full service and the 2-cap for most LPFMs. Enacts primary station requirement and invokes the REC's proposed retention period to sway gamesmanship and speculation.

Reduces complexity and tower load thanks to streamlined builds that use fewer components

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The Public Notice adopts the Commission's proposed general application cap as well as a holding period for construction permits granted in the upcoming filing window.

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