FCC

FCC commissioner hints at reconsidering ownership rules.

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FCC commissioner hints at reconsidering ownership rules.

FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty has signaled a more flexible approach to media ownership policy, telling broadcasters that the FCC needs to rethink its rules in light of today’s much more competitive audio environment. Speaking at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, Trusty said traditional ownership restrictions have long been measured through three core goals: competition, … Read more

Questions about the Nexstar-Tegna deal were deflected by FCC media bureau officials at NAB.

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Questions about the Nexstar-Tegna deal were deflected by FCC media bureau officials at NAB.

This week, the $6.2 billion merger of Nexstar and Tegna, a game-changing deal aimed at reshaping the media business, was on the lips of many NAB Show attendees. But on Monday afternoon, a panel of three FCC officials asked for clarification on the commission’s review of the deal yielded few answers. Despite both the FCC … Read more