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Carr questioned about broadcast deregulation, spectrum and the First Amendment

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He's gained outsized attention for his social media efforts and local promotional campaign designed to raise awareness and advertiser interest in the ABC affiliate in Indianapolis he oversees. Now, Charlie Grisham is moving to a sibling property in Nebraska to take on similar duties as GM and Director of Sales.

Acrimony was met with cordiality as the House Energy & Commerce Committee conducted a lengthy oversight hearing of the FCC. It was expected, with friendly GOP leaders effusive as Democrats largely blasted the Trump Administration for what it views as meritless meddling. 

She began her career with Salem Media Group in Columbus, Ohio. She then gained oversight of the company's radio stations in Tampa-St. Petersburg, and later Orlando and Miami. Now, she's part of Salem's senior leadership team.

The FCC adopted and released a Protective Order that codifies procedures that limits access to proprietary or confidential information in its consideration of Nexstar Media Group's proposed acquisition of TEGNA — a deal that cannot be done without Commission rule "modernization" or waivers.

The all-sports station added two boosters in San Jose and Santa Clara

The post Audacy’s 95.7 The Game Scores in the South Bay With MaxxCasting appeared first on Radio World.

Today, Entercom is known as Audacy Inc. The Field family is no longer in control, with Soros Fund Management holding the controlling interest in the audio content creation and distribution company. And as of February 2, "104.3 Jams" no longer exists in Chicago. In its place is an FM simulcast of an AM Sports Talk sibling. 

Karl Lind believes in prioritizing the consumer’s experience

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The event formerly known as the “NUG” will be at the Westgate this year

The post Nautel Moves Its Radio Technology Forum appeared first on Radio World.

Thanks to a bipartisan appropriations bill, Congress has approved the dollars the FCC has asked for in its FY 2026 budget request — locking in a move under Chairman Brendan Carr to make the Commission a leaner, technology-driven compliance model.