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Those are the words of FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly responding to a question about the FCC's review of the 1996 Telecom Act. Originally, Congress mandated the Commission review the Act every two years. That was revised to every four years to give the Commission some breathing room. The Commission hasn't even been able to meet the four-year goal and O'Rielly says that distresses him.

SONY Music Nashville and Radio Ink magazine honored the 2016 Radio Ink Top 30 Program Directors in Country Radio Tuesday night at an event in Nashville hosted by SONY. Cox Media Group's Johnny Chiang (KKBQ-FM/Houston) was voted the number one Country PD in America.

"I will always believe it starts with you guys, playing our music -- getting it out to the fans." Luke Bryan on what Country radio means to him just before playing at the Ryman Tuesday afternoon at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville.

Midwest Communications has agreed to buy the assets of WNFN-FM/Nashville from Joule Broadcasting. Top 40 "I-106" is licensed to Millersville, TN. Midwest President/CEO Duke Wright said, "We love Nashville and are delighted to be able to add WNFN to our growing Midwest Family. We have enjoyed measurable success since entering the Nashville Market and have no doubt that WNFN will be a terrific complement to our existing radio brands, WJXA and WCJK."

Alejandro Nieto Molina, who was just appointed SVP and GM of Univision Radio in late January, died suddenly of a heart attack at age 48. Univision EVP/Technology, Operations, and Engineering John Eck, who is also the company's chief local media officer, said in a statement, "We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden loss of our colleague. He was new to the Univision family, but many of us knew and respected him. His family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers."

The 2016 elections will generate record spending on Hispanic radio — that's something everyone agrees on. So, what's YOUR campaign line? Latino voters have never been more crucial in winning an election. Population growth trends, immigration and citizenship issues, and the presence of Hispanic candidates make it clear that targeting this major voting bloc could be the key to victory. The candidates and their political strategists know this, and that’s why projections are calling for record spending on Hispanic radio. Will YOU be ready?

There's a new classic rocker in California's capital as iHeartMedia debuts "107.1 The Brew." The station is heard on FM, on the HD2 channel for adult hits 93.7 Jack FM, and via iHeartRadio. The Brew will play music nonstop and commercial-free for at least 10,000 songs in a row, featuring classic rock pillars like Metallica, AC/DC, Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Queen, and Motley Crue.

Shaq Fu Radio, the 24/7 streaming hip-hop radio station from legendary NBA all-star, actor, rapper, and DJ, Shaquille O’Neal, has chosen AdLarge Media as its exclusive ad sales partner.

Former CBS Radio President/CEO Dan Mason says Peter Smyth is one of the great broadcasters of our generation. "He knows and takes to heart what serving the community means. His radio stations are always leaders in their markets and have been for many years.” Greater Media turns 60 this year and CEO Peter Smyth is behind the wheel steering that company. Smyth is also on the February 8 cover of Radio Ink magazine. We spoke to Smyth about the anniversary, radio, and his philosophy on leading people. Here's an excerpt from that interview

A new "comprehensive study" by Borrell Associates projects that digital sales for radio will outpace last year's 11.4 percent growth and grow by 14 percent in 2016. The report, "Benchmarking: Local Radio Stations' Online Revenues," found that an average market cluster made $951,756 in digital sales in 2015, with the average station making $231,310. If the forecast of 14 percent growth holds true, digital advertising will account for 6.5 percent of station revenue this year, a full percentage point above the figure for 2015. The report was released by the Radio Advertising Bureau.