State AGs, Radio Groups Battle Trump’s CPB Defunding Order
Two sizeable coalitions of state attorneys general and public radio outlets are rushing to the aid of NPR in its lawsuit against President Donald Trump to stop the defunding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting as Congress sends mixed signals over CPB's future.
Reverse Stock Split Appears To Be On The Table For Urban One
Urban One could soon join the list of broadcasters turning to reverse stock splits to stay in compliance with listing rules. After receiving strong shareholder approval, the company’s board now has the authority to consolidate shares if market conditions require.
Radio Brands Work Cannes To Get AM/FM In The Ad Conversation
With the global advertising industry gathered on the French Riviera, radio is making its presence felt at the Cannes Lions festival, cutting through the celebrity sightings and yacht parties with data-driven arguments about AM/FM’s performance advantages.
Carr Wastes No Time After Trusty Vote; FCC Moving Against Caps
Just 24 hours after the Senate confirmed Olivia Trusty to the Commission and established a Republican majority, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr launched his first rulemaking aimed at dismantling decades-old ownership limits for broadcasters.
Senate Confirms Olivia Trusty to FCC, Giving Carr a GOP Majority
Despite vocal opposition from Senate Democrats and warnings of a potential GOP power grab at the FCC, the Senate has confirmed Olivia Trusty to serve as a Commissioner. The vote restores quorum to the Commission and hands Republicans a functional majority.
Democrats to Oppose Trusty FCC Vote Amid Gomez Ouster Fears
The seeds of discontent sown during Olivia Trusty’s advancement out of the Senate Commerce Committee are sprouting. The FCC nominee faces mounting resistance from Democrats, as Republicans rush to establish a quorum and majority at the agency.
MAGNA Holds US Radio’s Ad Forecast As Is; Digital Shifts Up
The US advertising industry is showing signs of renewed momentum heading into the second half of 2025, with MAGNA upgrading its full-year growth forecast. But even with the good news, AM/FM radio owners will not have much to be happy about in the report.
Vote Coming As GOP Scrambles To Get Olivia Trusty On FCC
The shock resignation of Nathan Simington has intensified Republican efforts in Washington to confirm Trump nominee Olivia Trusty to the FCC, where Chairman Brendan Carr has been left in the lurch to preside over a quorum-less Commission.
Calls For Tenacity and Swagger Open Day One Of HRC 2025
The 2025 Hispanic Radio Conference opened in Houston on Wednesday with a blend of legacy and urgency, seeing Spanish Broadcasting System CEO and President Raúl Alarcón and a wide array of Hispanic media executives take the stage to deliver powerful insights.
FCC Finalizes Controversial Foreign Content Disclosure Rules
Despite vehement opposition from many broadcast groups, the FCC has set a formal compliance date for tougher sponsorship-identification rules governing foreign government-provided programming, capping an adjustment process that started in 2021.
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