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Codecs are solving an array of connectivity and distribution problems

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WCB denies a request for review and/or waiver from the Child Development Resources of Ventura County, Inc. seeking review of a USAC decision in the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program.

The spectrum is critical for high-profile events, the WMSA says

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Are longstanding broadcast media ownership rules still relevant in the digital age and, if so, to what extent? That's a key question regarding the matter of whether more reform is needed, as Sen. Ted Cruz opened a hearing focused on repeal or modification of the 39% national broadcast audience reach cap.

Wade Davis became widely known as the individual who helped to create TelevisaUnivision, bringing Univision and Mexican media Goliath Televisa together in marriage. Now, Davis has reemerged with another notable privatization, and it involves an arm once tied to the biggest owner of radio stations in the U.S.

As millions of fans tuned in for Super Bowl LX on Sunday, history was made behind the scenes in a radio broadcast booth. It involved the broadcast engineer for a pair of Bonneville International-owned Seattle radio stations, a woman who has paved a new path for her female counterparts.

Less than a week after fellow Commissioner Olivia Trusty expressed her belief that broadcast ownership deregulation would boost competition, the FCC’s lone Democratic Commissioner used her State of the Net Conference address on Monday to argue for just the opposite.

Roger Holler is known across the Sunshine State for his ownership of MARC Radio. Until now, MARC operated six radio brands in Gainesville-Ocala and three stations in the fast-growing Space Coast region. Now, it can count five audio brands serving the Treasure Coast of Florida as owned-and-operated properties.

The Assistant Chief of the FCC Media Bureau's Audio Division is moving forward on delegated authority with the substitution of the FM channel or class for five existing vacant MHz-band allotments located in various communities in Alabama, California and Texas.

It's that season once again for Spot Cable. With Tax Day coming on April 15 and, more immediately, Valentine's Day, the companies seeking consumers through local cable drop-in ads placing significant investment in Spot Cable happen to be a tax preparation service provider and an iconic national jeweler.

The office within the Federal Communications Commission charged with administration and management of the agency is seeing a change in leadership. That's because Mark Stephens has retired, leading Chairman Brendan Carr to praise him for his "decades of outstanding service."

Digital advertising revenue reached $2.3 billion in 2025, accounting for one-quarter of all radio industry advertising revenue and stabilizing total industry sales. That's according to RAB’s 14th Annual Digital Benchmarking Report, produced by Borrell Associates.

With all eyes today on the Senate and a hearing focused on whether the 39% national television owner reach cap should change, the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee penned a letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr "sounding the alarm on his efforts to eliminate all media ownership restrictions."

A provider of whole fruit, vegetable, and fiber supplements is teaming up with Sinclair Inc. for a national sponsorship partnership in support of Amazing America 250: From Neighborhood to Nation, the TV station ownership group’s multi-platform media initiative celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.

In this document the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission) proposes to modify the Table of TV Allotments (table) of its rules by substituting channel 10 for 36 at Norwell, Massachusetts in response to a Petition for Rulemaking filed by RNN Boston License Co., LLC (RNN or Petitioner), the licensee of WWDP(TV) (WWDP or Station) channel 10, Norwell, Massachusetts (Norwell). In support of its channel substitution request, the Petitioner asserts that allowing the Station to remain on the air and continue to provide service to viewers within its service area. Given that RNN proposes to utilize its currently licensed parameters, we believe that channel 10 can be substituted for channel 36 at Norwell as proposed, in compliance with the principal community coverage and technical requirements.

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Media Bureau substitutes the FM channel or class for five existing vacant FM allotments located in various communities in Alabama, California, and Texas.