The Federal Communications Commission announced enforcement action against seven individuals, issuing suspension notices that bar them from participating in the Universal Service Fund (USF), a key program supporting communications infrastructure in rural and underserved areas. The action was disclosed in…
Ozen.fm has announced the launch of PodcastBot.ai, an AI-powered platform designed to convert live radio broadcasts into polished, on-demand podcast episodes within minutes. The system enables broadcasters to extend programming beyond traditional airwaves, giving audiences access to missed content while…
A newly released FCC budget document outlines continued federal oversight of broadcast operations, with implications for small-market radio stations navigating compliance requirements. The agency’s FY2027 Congressional Budget Justification, released in early April, emphasizes enforcement, licensing, and modernization of regulatory systems.…
The FCC has allowed a small-market Mississippi AM station to remain on the air despite multiple rule violations, opting for a compliance agreement rather than revocation. The case involves WABG-AM in Greenwood, where the FCC found that owner SPB had…
The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) has received the highest scores from two independent organizations that track commitment to accountability and impact for 501(c)(3) charities: a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid; a 100% Give With Confidence Score from Charity…
Yesterday we published a story titled “Tennessee bill targets emergency radio access.” I got a call from a number of Tennessee broadcasters, and from Chris Baker, the head of the Tennessee Broadcasters Association, inquiring about the story; nobody had heard…
