Media industry groups congratulate Trump after election victory
Public interest groups and commercial service providers sent their well-wishes to President-elect Donald Trump and the incoming Republican Congress.
National Association of Broadcasters
Sinclair-owned One Media appoints Matthew Goldman to technical VP role
Goldman will be responsible for implementing, expanding and supporting various advanced operational technologies associated with NextGen TV.
Broadcast, cable groups want FCC to ditch AI disclosure requirements
The groups say the requirement might confuse voters to the benefit of major technology platforms; a watchdog group says those concerns are overblown.
NAB releases self-inspection guide for AM radio stations
The NAB has released a new self-inspection guide for AM radio stations, the third in a series of such guides for broadcasters.
NAB launches initiative to support Hispanic voter turnout
Each Tuesday will feature targeted messaging to educate and empower Hispanic voters on critical election-related topics.
Lawmakers support bill that would deprive musicians of royalties from radio stations
The “Local Radio Freedom Act” would prevent Congress from imposing new royalty-based taxes on radio stations that play music.
Groups engage Congress in tug-of-war over local TV retransmission fees
The National Association of Broadcasters and the Preserve Viewer Choice Coalition are weighing in on calls for the FCC to “refresh its record” regarding carriage fees.
Broadcast group pushes back on FCC plan to incentivize local content
Many TV stations can’t afford to produce local content, the National Association of Broadcasters says.
Patrick McFadden joins Sinclair as SVP, Global Public Policy & Communications
Patrick McFadden has joined Sinclair after spending a decade with the National Association of Broadcasters.
FCC deals blow to TV stations, upholds broadcast ownership rules
The chair of the FCC said the rules were intended to preserve values of localism and competition, but Republican commissioners disagree.