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There's discussion inside the Beltway that the FCC is proceeding with a rare early review of the broadcast licenses held by The Walt Disney Co. A potential threat to ABC Owned Stations, the possibility of a license renewal denial by the FCC yield an irate response from the lone Democrat on the Commission.

Free TV Networks (FTV), acquired by NBCUniversal spinoff entity VERSANT, has signed its fourth distribution agreement of the year, extending its FAST channel portfolio as the company accelerates its free, ad-supported channel lineup.

You may understand subspace anomalies but that’s not useful to your boss and co-workers

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Shifting program delivery from satellites to IP-driven technology solutions was a topic of significance at the 2026 NAB Show, which concluded last week. Among the companies offering a path to reliable internet-fueled, software-based broadcast quality program flows is Synamedia.

From microphones, wireless microphones, conference room solutions, earphones and headphones, in-ear monitors, Shure has been a brand of note for more than a century. Now it is moving forward by making a minority investment in a startup developing next‑generation experiential audio technology.

Known across the media industry for its revenue management and CRM products, Matrix forged a strategic partnership with Microsoft through the Cloud Accelerate Factory, an elite program that provides selected companies with a zero-cost investment of Microsoft’s architecture and development resources.

 Audio-Technica has introduced two new MS (mid-side) stereo broadcast microphones: the BP350ST-UB and BP350ST-UL. Both mics are built to give users a wide range of stereo image options with the mid-side capsule arrangement, making them ideal for professional broadcast, production and field recording applications.

Veritone, Inc. has launched a new component for its "VERI AI" agent, one that is "designed to transform how media and entertainment organizations interact with their vast audio and video archives, shifting from slow, manual keyword searches to an intuitive, conversational intelligence model."

After weeks of collecting entries from dozens of college radio stations from across the nation, Telos Alliance, in conjunction with the College Radio Foundation, revealed that the 20-watt Class D FM operated since 1977 by Wright State University students is the recipient of a new Omnia.11 FM+HD audio processor.

Super Typhoon Sinlaku communications status report for April 28, 2026

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The woman who serves as Manager of Integrated Marketing and Project Management for Urban One, parent of both Radio One and syndicated audio content arm Reach Media, has been named President-Elect of the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc., non-profit organization.

Radio's core listeners are aging but value ease of in-car listening most

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The Media Bureau orders Bridge News, LLC, to file early license renewal applications for its stations

Some 40 years ago, they were among the most listened-to spoken word stations in the nation. Today, they operate in a vastly different landscape, leading Cumulus Media to rethink who should program two of its big-signal Golden State AM radio stations. The stations' new Program Director was announced on Monday.

It's a 250-watt facility with a signal covering the state capital of Washington and communities including Skokomish and Shelton. Soon, it will be under the ownership of a new licensee, pending regulatory approval.

Campaign celebrates broadcasting's presence in the nation's defining moments

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A new data integration is intended to help brands and agencies

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The latest Spot Ten TV report courtesy of Media Monitors shows that, once again, a prominent accident attorney specialist is again dominating when it comes to spot play. The other takeaways? Three Pharma brands are seen in the latest report — a reflection of their continued dominance as an ad category at Spot Television.