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President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of Olivia Trusty as his impending nominee for FCC Commissioner has drawn bipartisan support from current Commissioners, who have praised her extensive experience in communications policy and public service.

The Federal Communications Commission has released its fifth annual report to Congress detailing the implementation and enforcement activities of the PIRATE Act, as the maximum penalty for repeated infractions increases to match inflation in 2025.

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(Sponsored Content) As of January 2025, FCC rules now allow FM radio stations to create geotargeted zones for political advertising through booster networks. This enables stations to broadcast content simultaneously in different geographic areas within their coverage zone, particularly benefiting political advertising.

Rubber City Radio Group's 97.5 WONE in Akron helped raise $377,343.70 for local Northeast Ohio charities in 2024. Non-profits assisted include Summit DD, the Humane Society of Summit County, and the Kidney Foundation of Ohio.

Bob Perkins, a beloved voice in Philadelphia’s jazz community and a veteran broadcaster known as "BP with the GM," passed away Sunday at the age of 91. Perkins had been hospitalized for two weeks before his death.

Charlottesville Radio Group is the latest Saga Communications branch to rebrand as the broadcaster emphasizes its increasingly multimedia approach. The Central Virginia cluster is now Charlottesville Media Group, including digital news platform CvilleRightNow.com.

Strong Tower Christian Media has introduced a new Christian rock station, Iron-FM, led by Program Director and Station Manager Matt Talluto. The station currently streams online, with plans for terrestrial signals under consideration in the Dayton, OH, area.

Family Life Radio has reported the results of its 2024 Toy Drive, ultimately gathering more than 13,000 gifts for over 2,500 children across the US. The Toy Drive, supported by FLR’s listeners and partners, collaborated with eight local nonprofits to distribute the gifts.