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There's an urgent need to "modernize" the FCC's "outdated" broadcast ownership rules. While those words could have easily come from former Chairman Ajit Pai, they were delivered at a Wednesday luncheon by the President/CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters.

Founder Antonio Coso says the Valencia, Spain station reflects experiences that shaped an era

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Two days ago, TEGNA promoted Tom Cox to Chief Growth Officer — a sign that a company that was once poised to become an entity within Standard General is not only thriving but looking to expand. Now, TEGNA has confirmed that its next Chief Content Officer is Adrienne Roark, who is leaving CBS News & Stations.

The FCC's Media Bureau, just days before President Biden left office, dismissed a Petition to Deny the license renewal of a FOX Television Stations property on the grounds that it aired content during the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election cycle it believes is false and misleading. The petitioners are appealing that decision.

The "sports-first" virtual MVPD that will combine with Hulu + Live TV once its proposed acquisition by The Walt Disney Co. wins regulatory approval has launched multicultural content bundles intended to super-serve domestic consumers with international programming. The first bundle targets South Asians.

A Class A noncommercial FM radio station serving a Lone Star State community along Interstate 30 between Texarkana and Dallas' northern suburbs is being sold. The buyer's name may fool you, though, as it reflects its interests in broadcast television.

The Association of Independents in Radio (AIR) has established itself as an entity that trains, mentors, and advocates for freelance and contract-based audio professionals. Now it is stepping forward with data designed to offer a blueprint of just how much these non-employee industry figures should earn.

He owned and operated more than 50 radio stations

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For a generation of radio broadcasting industry professionals, the name "Infinity" may conjure up images of Mel Karmazin, Howard Stern, The Don & Mike Show and Opie & Anthony. Now, the Infinity name is returning thanks to the company that merged with CBS Radio — the successor to the original Infinity Broadcasting.

Four digital multicast broadcast networks owned and distributed by Sinclair Inc. will be seen on a group of television stations held and operated by the nation's No. 1 owner of TV properties, thanks to a freshly signed agreement announced today.