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BIA Advisory Services is bringing back a familiar face as it deepens its commitment to political media strategy and cross-platform advertising analytics. The firm has announced that veteran media analyst Steve Passwaiter has rejoined the company as a Senior Advisor.
Cameron Coats
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RW Staff
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In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved revisions to the information collection requirements under OMB Control Number 3060-1034, as associated with the amended adopted in the Federal Communications Commission's First Report and Order: Rules for FM Terrestrial Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems, FCC 24-105 (FM Digital First R&O). This FM Digital First R&O permits the operation of digital FM stations with asymmetric power levels on the digital sidebands and the accompanying use of FCC 2100, Schedule 335-FM to notify the Commission of such operations. This document is consistent with the FM Digital First R&O, which states that the Commission will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date for these amended rule sections and revise the rules accordingly.
Federal Communications Commission
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Nick Langan
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Paul McLane
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Commissioner Geoffrey Starks makes his departure announcement from the FCC along with remarks from Carr, Simington and Gomez.
Michi Bradley
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Elle Kehres
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MSNBC has appointed CNN Worldwide Senior Vice President of Digital Editorial and Programming Marcus Mabry to lead its digital content strategy, signaling a major step in the network’s separation from NBC News and its integration into Comcast’s Versant.
Cameron Coats
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In a unanimous vote Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission advanced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish a formal process for identifying communications license holders under the control of foreign adversaries. The move is part of a broader push by the Commission to enhance national security protections.
Cameron Coats
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Randy J. Stine
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The NAB is continuing its push for the FCC to allow stations to adopt software-based Emergency Alert System technology, replacing the longstanding requirement for physical hardware devices. The group’s proposal, backed by a wide swath of the broadcast and cable industry, argues it’s time to retire the “one-box-fits-all” mandate and bring EAS into the 21st century. But one key vendor isn't ready to let go of the box just yet.
Cameron Coats
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Sling TV has teamed up with smart TV maker Vizio to integrate local broadcast channels into its live streaming guide, a move aimed at bridging the gap between traditional over-the-air television and app-based streaming.
Cameron Coats
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FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks used Thursday’s open meeting to officially announce his resignation, marking the end of a nearly six-year tenure as the agency’s senior Democratic member. The move officially opens a GOP majority under Chairman Brendan Carr, with Democrat Anna Gómez now the sole non-Republican.
Cameron Coats
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NBCUniversal is making a play to become Major League Baseball’s next national media partner, submitting a formal offer to acquire a package of high-profile games that ESPN will relinquish after the 2025 season. The move follows ESPN’s decision earlier this year to opt out of its $550 million-per-year deal, which had three years remaining.
Cameron Coats
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Byron Allen's Allen Media Group has appointed four senior advertising sales executives straight from Warner Bros. Discovery to support multi-platform advertising revenue across 27 ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX affiliates in 21 markets, broadcast syndication, as well as 10 national 24-hour HD cable networks and AMG's growing suite of AVOD and digital streaming platforms.
Cameron Coats
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MediaCo Holding Inc. posted a significant year-over-year revenue gain in its first-quarter results, fueled by the full integration of Estrella Broadcasting, a move that has reshaped the company’s operating scale across radio and marked its first expansion into television.
Cameron Coats
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TEGNA Inc. shareholders voted to approve all board proposals during the company’s 2025 annual shareholder meeting, reaffirming the current leadership structure and executive compensation plans as one board member steps away.
Cameron Coats
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The Broadcasters Foundation of America is returning to New York City this June for the third installment of its Media Mixer networking series, part of an expanding effort to connect broadcast professionals across career stages while raising awareness of its charitable mission.
Cameron Coats
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Red Apple Media has acquired WRCR-AM in Haverstraw, New York, in an all-cash sale, marking the latest move by owner John Catsimatidis to expand his company’s radio footprint in the New York metropolitan area. The full transaction terms were disclosed in a May 21 FCC filing.
Cameron Coats
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