The Federal Communications Commission issued a public notice on April 21, 2026, establishing a formal settlement period for commercial broadcasters involved in pending FM translator interference disputes. Under this directive, parties with mutually exclusive applications or outstanding interference complaints filed…
During a formal policy briefing at the 2026 NAB Show on Tuesday, the National Association of Broadcasters released its updated “State of the Industry” report, which explicitly designates AM radio as the “indispensable core” of the national emergency infrastructure. The…
On April 22 the FCC’s Media Bureau issued a clarification regarding the “Small Station Waiver” for certain digital public inspection file requirements. The notice confirms that commercial stations in markets with fewer than five full-time employees will maintain a simplified…
New economic data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce on April 19, 2026, indicates a localized shift in “Main Street” advertising trends. The report shows that while national digital ad growth has slowed, local commercial radio spending in rural…
A study released April 14 by Advertiser Perceptions and Westwood One’s Audio Active Group reveals that media buyers and marketers significantly underestimate the power of creative content in driving sales. The research indicates that while marketers believe creative execution accounts…
The Indiana Broadcasters Association convened its Small Market Radio Roundtable on April 16 at the Wayne County Historical Museum in Richmond, Indiana. This gathering specifically targeted general managers and owners from stations outside the state’s major metropolitan hubs, focusing on…
