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It would “fairly and expeditiously” transition incumbent satellite operations

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News production, playout and workflow technology specialist Bitcentral has completed a transaction separating its broadcast production and playout operations from its streaming technology business, creating two independently operated companies.

Chairman Carr has proposed an Order the Commission will consider at its July Open Meeting that would allow the agency to hold an auction of 160 MHz of spectrum in the Upper C-Band in 2027. That's above the 100 MHz clearing proposal of the NAB, and puts into question the impact to radio and TV.

RBR+TVBR in early June learned that Dish's former treasurer — an individual employed by entities owned or controlled by Charlie Ergen for more than three decades — has acquired a 75% stake in a group of television properties under the HC2 Broadcasting banner. The FCC has now received the Form 314 filings tied to the deal.

The licensee that's directly linked to a group of digital multicast networks including the MeTV classic sitcom and entertainment-focused offering has agreed to acquire a low-power television station serving Birmingham. The seller is a church, and the facility will be shifting to commercial programming.

The Louisville Bats have strived to solve the challenge of up to 20 second broadcast call delays after fans began expressing frustration over radio airings of game calls while in the stadium. The fix saw the minor league baseball club turn to a Humboldt County, Calif.-headquartered audio technology company.

The NAB Leadership Foundation (NABLF), in partnership with Hearst Television, has unveiled the participants in the 2026 Emerson Coleman Fellowship, an immersive program designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in broadcast television programming and production.

For those disappointed with their Poshmark prowess, a similar resale opportunity with European roots is quickly gaining attention stateside. To help spread the word, Vinted decided to invest in a major Spot Cable campaign.

David Bozell has continued the Media Research Center's mission of serving as "a stronghold against misinformation, media bias, and distortion, promoting a culture of fairness, accuracy, and accountability" by petitioning the FCC to deny the early license renewals of ABC Owned Stations' eight properties. Here's why.

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