FCC Pledges To Use Bigger Budget To Bust Pirates
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel gave her first budget presentation as Chairwoman to the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee this week. In her address, she made it a point to discuss the FCC's crackdown on pirate radio broadcasters.
Good Karma Leaving FM In NYC As Emmis Preps Signal Sale
Good Karma Brands announced the company will vacate its 98.7 WEPN signal by August 31, 2024 to concentrate on digital distribution and its 1050 AM frequency. The move comes as WEPN owner Emmis Corporation continues its total exit from radio broadcasting.
FCC Regulatory Fee Deadline Is One Day Away
The Federal Communications Commission has issued a final call for the Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for the 2023 Fiscal Year. The deadline is fast approaching: fees must be paid by tomorrow, September 20, at 11:59p ET.
Advertisers Need Radio As Strike Cuts Deeper Into TV Decline
As the WGA/SAG-AFTRA writers' strike crosses the 100-day mark, its repercussions are rippling through the media landscape. However, a looming lack of entertainment content for television and film this fall could be good news for radio advertising.
Knoxville’s Only Black-Owned Station Wins FCC License Fight
Joseph Armstrong, owner of Knoxville, TN's sole Black-owned radio station, WJBE-AM, has won his extended battle with the FCC to keep his broadcasting license. The FCC's qualms with Armstrong were twofold: his past felony conviction and missed filing deadlines.
P&G’s John Fix Tells RMSS What Analysts Need Most From Radio
As a driving force behind P&G’s standing as the number one advertiser in radio, John Fix was asked at the Radio Masters Sales Summit if his "radio experiment" can be fully considered a success after five great years. His answer: no. But why?
Early 2024 Political Ad Spend Already Up 75% Compared To 2020
President Biden's reelection campaign is breaking with tradition by launching a $25 million, 16-week ad campaign more than a year before the election. AdImpact reveals that political ad spending for the 2024 cycle has risen significantly compared to the same point in the last presidential campaign.
Disney/Charter Blackout Shows Why Advertisers Need Radio
After the recent 11-day blackout of Disney and ABC TV networks on Charter/Spectrum cable that affected 22.2 million viewers, the winner of the situation could be radio - at least with advertisers - as pay-TV declines.
More Industry Reactions To Anna Gomez And A Finally Full FCC
For the first time during Joe Biden's presidency, the Federal Communications Commission has a full five members. The Senate confirmed Anna Gomez as the third Democratic commissioner, ending a long-standing partisan deadlock and the response continues.
Anna Gomez Confirmed As FCC Commissioner By US Senate
After a years-long deadlock, the Federal Communications Commission finally has its fifth Commissioner. Anna Gomez has been confirmed for a five-year term by the US Senate, as the Biden Administration's sometimes rocky quest to fill the seat reaches its denouement.














