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Sage EAS Users Get a Deadline Extension From the FCC
But users of other equipment must still comply by Dec. 12 Users of Sage equipment: You now have another 90 days to meet that pending

FCC Chair Introduces ‘Local Journalism’ Proposal
Until now, the FCC has not considered programming when taking into account a station’s license. However, the Media and Democracy Project, an advocacy group backed

How Network Radio Delivers A Bigger Bang For Advertisers.
As national advertisers and agencies map out their 2024 media plans, Nielsen presented a deep dive on network radio for its clients on the buy

FCC Expands Audio Description Rules to More TV Stations
The FCC has approved an order expanding the requirement that television stations provide audio description of televised programming to all Designated Market Areas (DMAs) in

As Biden Grabs Reins On AI, Here’s How It Affects Radio
In a landmark move on Monday, President Biden issued an executive order based on the use of artificial intelligence in America, emphasizing safety, job security, and privacy.

Fifth Circuit rejects media groups’ challenge of Texas drone regulations
An appellate panel said Texas photojournalists were wrong to believe they have a sweeping First Amendment right to film private citizens on private property without

Radio’s Primetime Listening Season Is Here. Is Your Station Ready?
The kids are back at school, adults are back at work, and football season is officially here. Post-Labor Day marks the start of radio’s primetime

Broadcasters Thinking Out Of The Box To Attract Next Generation
LAS VEGAS — QR codes, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, hyperlocal – if it provides another way to connect with viewers, broadcasters and content producers are trying it,