Senate GOP Submits Bill To Stop ‘FCC Meddling In Our Elections’
Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill are moving to block the Federal Communications Commission's proposed new regulations aimed at ensuring transparency in political advertising on radio around the use of generative artificial intelligence.
Study: Brands Will Invest 16% More On Radio With In-Car Visuals
A May study conducted by Advertiser Perceptions highlights a significant brand shift in interest towards in-car visual ads synced with AM/FM broadcasts, with 80% of agencies and advertisers showing interest in in-dash visuals, a rise from 64% in 2021.
musicFIRST Calls On The FCC To Tighten Radio Ownership Caps
With the American Music Fairness Act having no hope of being passed in the current session of Congress, the musicFIRST Coalition and the Future of Music Coalition have again taken their pleas to impose additional fees on radio broadcasters to the FCC.
Redefining Hispanic Media Reach: AM/FM Radio Outshines TV
“If you think you’ve covered Hispanics with a TV buy, think again,” was the message behind never-before-seen data presented at Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference 2024, showcasing the power and reach of radio, especially compared to other traditional media.
FCC’s Gomez Talks Regulation, AM, and EAS In Keynote Address
"I learned the perspectives of the regulated firsthand. I understand that the right level of regulation reflects the circumstances before us and specific facts matter a lot." Those words from FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, in an address to Hispanic broadcasters.
Media Forecast Says AI Will Power 90% Of Ad Buying By 2029
As the FCC moves to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in advertising for the first time, a new analytical prediction from global ad buying agency WPP reveals that the majority of ad revenue will be AI-enabled by the end of the year.
FCC Takes Radio Regulation U-Turn; Restores Duplication Rule
The FCC has taken a step back in time, voting to reinstate a portion of the radio duplication rule originally repealed in 2020. The reversal comes at the petition of the musicFIRST Coalition, the Future of Music Coalition, and REC Networks.
Urban One Posts Reduced Profit For 2023, On Track To Rebound
Urban One posted its complete 2023 financials along with its Q1 2024 earnings on June 7, just under the compliance deadline set by the Nasdaq stock exchange. The long-awaited results showed promise for 2024 after a year of reduced performance.
Rosenworcel Counters FEC AI ‘Chaos’ Claim With Call For Unity
As partisan tempers flare in Washington, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel took an opportunity to urge unity in response to a barbed letter from Federal Election Commission head Sean Cooksey over potential political AI ad disclosure rules.
NAB Challenges Constitutionality Of FCC’s Diversity Data Restart
The National Association of Broadcasters has filed a Petition for Partial Reconsideration with the FCC around the reinstatement of staff diversity data collection, calling into question whether some aspects infringe on broadcasters' First and Fifth Amendment rights.
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