National Association of Broadcasters

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.

FCC begins first phase of deregulation efforts
The agency formally opened up a process to receive public comment on which of its regulations need updating and which rules should be deleted entirely.

NAB announces Crystal Radio Award winners for 2025
The Crystal Radio Awards honors a radio station's year-round commitment to community service.

Sinclair CEO: Mergers can be done, even without regulatory changes
The broadcaster also sees a path toward substantial revenue opportunities via NextGen TV if a plan to fully sunset the ATSC 1.0 standard takes effect.

Broadcast group wants FCC to mandate ATSC 3.0 switchover by 2030
The NAB has requested the FCC update its broadcast rules to implement a full transition away from ATSC 1.0 signals by 2030.

NAB CEO says FCC should eliminate broadcast ownership caps
In a keynote address this week, Curtis LeGeyt suggested the broadcast industry can better serve communities if they are allowed to grow larger.

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.

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.
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National Association of Broadcasters (press release)

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.
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National Association of Broadcasters (press release)