National Association of Broadcasters

FCC approves proposed rule for NextGen TV transition
The FCC voted unanimously to advance a rulemaking that eases broadcasters’ transition to the NextGen TV standard.

NAB CEO: Trump administration favorable to broadcasters
NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt praised officials within the Trump administration for catering to the interests of radio and TV broadcasters.

NAB criticizes YouTube as organization pushes for broadcast consolidation
A spokesperson said YouTube TV's decision to exercise its rights in a free market is proof that broadcasters should be allowed to grow larger.

FCC chairman: Agency will review broadcast ownership rules at meeting
Two TV-related rules and one radio rule will be reviewed by the FCC during its open meeting later this month, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said on Monday.

FCC rejects calls for cable-like regulatory fees on broadband providers
The FCC says it doesn't have the budget or the manpower to enforce new regulatory fees on other sectors.

Comcast says FCC should reject “two-tier” TV station ownership proposal
The NBC Universal owner said the federal agency should not impose separate ownership rules for networks and independent station groups.

Newsmax CEO: FCC lacks authority to eliminate broadcast ownership cap
Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy says raising or eliminating the FCC's ownership cap would harm localism and raise costs for consumers to the benefit of executives and shareholders.

Appeals court issues mixed ruling on FCC’s broadcast ownership rules
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the FCC's ability to impose most of its limitations on direct broadcast radio and TV ownership, but said the agency failed to justify a limitation on "top four" stations in most markets.

FCC seeks public comment on TV, radio ownership reform
The agency will issue a public notice that seeks comment on modifying or eliminate certain broadcast ownership restrictions.

NAB Show attracts 55,000 registered attendees
More than half of those registered attended NAB Show for the first time; one in four flew from another country to participate.

Nexstar orders stations to run news stories about FCC deregulation efforts
Nexstar is encouraging news viewers to visit a website that includes pre-written comments directed at the FCC that lobby for broadcast ownership deregulation.

NAB renews call for FCC to eliminate broadcast ownership cap
The NAB has sent a letter to the FCC urging the agency to eliminate federal ownership caps for radio and TV station owners.