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Just one month after his brother, Tom Hicks, passed away, Steve Hicks has died, Streamline Publishing has confirmed. Hicks served as CEO of Capstar Broadcasting, one of the foundational units of what is today iHeartMedia. He also led a pioneering interactive digital radio service.

Fresh off a Senate Commerce Committee gathering that saw Democrats gang up on Chairman Brendan Carr by vociferously condemning his leadership, the House E&C Committee will be holding its own FCC Oversight Hearing next week.

In 10 years, Kobb foresees broadcasters flocking to ATSC 3.0 audio streams

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Jon Ellis also shares his DX logs from camping in northern Minnesota

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"The partnership will provide Skyview Networks exclusive access to TM Studios’ premier advertising inventory across its expansive affiliate network, allowing Skyview’s seasoned sales team the opportunity to expand network reach and maximize revenue growth," Phoenix-based Skyview said.

For a total of 26 years, she held key roles at broadcast television stations along California's Central Coast — split by a 7 1/2-year stint running an over-the-air operation in Western Colorado. Now, this veteran of local TV is gearing up to lead a trio of broadcast brands serving the Cape Girardeau, Mo.-Paducah, Ky. market.

The author is in pursuit of tech to enhance our industry

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The partnership will allow Weigel Broadcasting Co. to provide programming across several of its digital multicast networks in 2026. Already, Weigel's Start TV network has added HMPG series "Journey with Dylan Dreyer" and "Recipe Rehab with Evette Rios" to the lineup.

Some high-frequency stations, suspected for data trading, had been exempt

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The man behind the low-power television station licensee known as Lowcountry 34 Media — a reference to South Carolina geography — has struck a deal to acquire a pair of LPTV properties serving the city that's home to Utah State University.