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Zoellner Media Group to Acquire CMG Tulsa Radio Stations

Zoellner Media Group

Tulsa-based Zoellner Media Group has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase all of Cox Media Group's radio outlets in Tulsa, marking the company's first major foray into local broadcasting. Terms were not immediately disclosed. Upon completion of the transaction, Zoellner Media Group will acquire four stations: KRMG (102.3 FM More

Conservative Groups Urge FCC to Modernize Ownership Rules

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

More than 20 conservative organizations and individuals, led by Heritage Action for America, have sent a joint letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr urging the Commission to overhaul long-standing broadcast ownership regulations. The coalition argues that current rules, which date back to the 1940s, are outdated and hinder the More

FCC Reaches Settlement Over Illegal Pirate Radio Operation

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reached a settlement with Wilfrid Salomon of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, over the unauthorized operation of a pirate radio station on 87.9 MHz. The Enforcement Bureau entered into a Consent Decree with Salomon to resolve its investigation into illegal broadcasts that took place on February More

Senators Urge FCC to Modernize Broadcast Ownership Rules

U.S. Senate

A group of 22 Republican U.S. Senators has called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to overhaul long-standing broadcast ownership regulations, arguing that current rules are outdated and hinder local broadcasters from competing in today's digital media environment. The letter, sent May 6 to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, More

Connoisseur Media Set to Acquire Alpha Media

Connoisseur Media

Connoisseur Media and Alpha Media have announced a definitive agreement under which Alpha Media will be acquired by Connoisseur. The combined entity will retain the Connoisseur name and be led by current Connoisseur CEO Jeff Warshaw. Once the deal is finalized, Connoisseur's expanded More

SBS Returns to 2024 Profitability Despite Concern Warning

Spanish Broadcasting System

Spanish Broadcasting System posted a net income of $1.66 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, rebounding from a net loss of $40.7 million in 2023. The improvement was largely driven by a $43.6 million drop in impairment charges compared to the prior year and a reduction in More

NABOB Urges FCC to Preserve Local Radio Ownership Limits

National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB)

The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) has filed reply comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) strongly opposing any repeal or relaxation of the agency's Local Radio Ownership Rule, including its "subcaps" provision that limits the number of AM More

FCC Warns Property Owner Over Illegal Pirate Radio Station

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The FCC has issued a formal warning to Devaney Realty Holdings, the owner of a Worcester property where agents say an unlicensed FM radio station has been operating illegally. According to a "Notice of Illegal Pirate Radio Broadcasting" sent by the FCC's Enforcement Bureau, radio signals were detected on More

NAB Urges FCC to Eliminate Outdated Broadcast Rules

National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)

In its latest filing to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) called on the agency to move forward with significant deregulation of the broadcast industry by eliminating obsolete rules that hinder investment, innovation, and competitiveness. In its More

Organizations Urge FCC to Modernize Ownership Rules

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Four major organizations representing minority and local community interests have sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) urging swift action to modernize the nation's broadcast ownership regulations. The letter, signed by leaders from the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts, More

FCC Proposes Rules to Clarify Foreign Ownership Regulations

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today proposed new rules to codify foreign ownership requirements and streamline its review processes for broadcast and common carrier licensees. The move is aimed at providing greater clarity for companies navigating increasingly complex ownership structures and More

GBS Advocates for FCC Regulation Modernization of Rules

GeoBroadcast Solutions

GeoBroadcast Solutions (GBS) recently submitted comments to the FCC, advocating for a modernization of regulations that require radio broadcasters to maintain a main transmitter. This proposal, part of the FCC's "Delete, Delete, Delete" Public Notice, seeks to replace what GBS considers outdated regulations More

NAB Calls for Modernization of Radio Ownership Rules

National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)

In a push to modernize broadcasting regulations, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has submitted a detailed proposal to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), urging a comprehensive overhaul of the local radio ownership rules. This move comes as part of the FCC's "Delete, More

Woodward Communications Expands Springfield Footprint

Woodward Communications

Woodward Communications Inc. (WCI), has announced its acquisition of four stations -- WNNS-FM, WQLZ-FM, WMAY-FM, and WMAY-AM -- from Mid-West Family. This marks WCI's continued expansion in the Springfield, IL, market following the acquisition of four other local More

FCC Revokes Texas Station License Due to Unpaid Fees

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revoked the broadcast license of Unidos Para Cristo, Inc., the licensee of KIJN-AM in Farwell, TX, due to the station's failure to pay over a decade's worth of regulatory fees. The FCC's Media Bureau, along with the Office of Managing Director, issued a More

SMG Divests Honolulu Stations to Malama Media Group

Salem Media Group

Salem Media Group has announced the sale of its remaining radio stations and digital assets in Honolulu to Malama Media Group, pending FCC approval. This transaction marks the end of Salem's broadcasting presence there, but ensures the continuation of the current station formats under new ownership. More

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