The FCC has adopted a new Report and Order requiring broadcast licensees to audit and disclose any ownership stakes held by “foreign adversaries”. The rule, released on January 29 and set to take effect in late March, demands that station…
National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) President Curtis LeGeyt testified before the Senate Commerce Committee on Tuesday, arguing that outdated federal ownership rules are stifling the ability of local stations to compete with tech giants. LeGeyt focused his testimony on the…
Small broadcasters expressed relief after the FCC clarified that a new $1,000-per-day penalty for failing to update contact information does not apply to most radio stations. Confusion arose last week following a Public Notice regarding the “Robocall Mitigation Database” (RMD),…
Digital advertising revenue reached $2.3 billion in 2025, accounting for one-quarter of all radio industry advertising revenue and stabilizing total industry sales, according to RAB’s 14th Annual Digital Benchmarking Report, produced by Borrell Associates Inc. Borrell forecasts digital revenue will…
The National Association of Broadcasters is relocating its “TV and Radio HQ” for the upcoming 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas. Previously situated in the West Hall, the hub will now move to a more central location on the Central…
The Low Power FM Advocacy Group, a national advocacy organization for low-power FM broadcasters, is urging the FCC to avoid changes to ownership rules that could further disadvantage small and community stations. In a formal filing, the group argues that…
