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The millennium brings a new owner … and the Optimod-FM 8400

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If you happen to be in Northeast Ohio and spot a guy who looks awfully like FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, there's a good chance it might actually be him. Carr is touring around the region after visiting Central Ohio on Thursday, and today's touring will include House Members representing areas of the Buckeye State.

State broadcasters associations representing all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico adopted a resolution in support of the "Nurture Originals, Foster Art and Keep Entertainment Safe" Act, or "NO FAKES." The legislation seeks to protect the voice and visual likenesses of individuals and creators from unauthorized AI replications.

Could an outstanding bill to the FCC totaling $1,849.58 result in the deletion of a set of call letters and the cancellation of an FM station's license? One Lone Star State station owner is now faced with the decision to pay up, or lose its broadcast facility.

Recap of high-level meeting with FCC staff reveals group’s wish list

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The NAB Leadership Foundation brought some of Capitol Hill’s most prominent AM radio compatriots to the stage Tuesday night as it hosted the 2026 Celebration of Service to America Awards, honoring broadcasters for superlative community service.

Gray Media has expanded its advertising capabilities through a strategic partnership with DSP and AI solutions platform Madhive. The agreement is designed to further accelerate Gray's ability to deliver data-driven, high-performance campaigns for local businesses and agencies nationwide.

He had been with Audacy in a Philadelphia-based corporate role for more than five years, rising in April 2024 to Sr. VP and Head of Advertising & Audience Products. Now, he's at the company that's parent to DTS AutoStage, HD Radio and TiVo.

The arrangement with NXXT Golf is being hailed by the group behind the NXXT Women's Pro Tour; NXXT Faldo Junior Tour; and NXXT Battle League as "one of the most significant audio sponsorships ever committed to women's and junior competitive golf." Here's what it means for iHeartMedia.

CEO of Connoisseur Media wants "to avoid local radio going the way of the newspaper"

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