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The bill's future scheduling in Congress remains uncertain

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Urban One may be the next broadcast group to conduct a reverse stock split as pressure mounts to keep one of its publicly traded share classes in compliance with Nasdaq rules. Following a shareholder vote, the company’s board now holds the authority to consolidate shares as regulatory deadlines approach.

The National Association of Broadcasters is expanding its Depend on AM campaign, adding some of the most recognizable names in Christian and Conservative Talk radio as it intensifies its push to preserve AM radio’s place in U.S. car dashboards with a call for support from National Religious Broadcasters.

News Corp has extended Chief Executive Robert Thomson’s contract through June 2030, signaling continued confidence in his leadership as the company leans further into digital expansion, subscription growth, and intellectual property licensing.

Catholic Spirit Radio is expanding its footprint with the acquisition of FM translator W233AD in Rockford, Illinois. The station’s parent, 2820 Communications, Inc., has reached a purchase agreement with Loam Media, Inc., also known as Family Radio, pending FCC approval. Please Login to view this premium content. (Not a member? Join Today!)

The FCC is opening a critical comment period on its proposal to formally codify foreign ownership rules for U.S. broadcast and telecom licensees, a move that could reshape how international capital flows into American radio and television companies.

In a year already dominated by high-stakes merger talks and mounting political scrutiny, Paramount Global is facing fresh legal pressure from the estate of legendary broadcaster Paul Harvey over a 2008 radio segment, issuing an additional grievance over not including the rest of the story.

It's a deal that combines two of the biggest players in U.S. advertising to create the world’s largest media buying agency, but a term placed on the Federal Trade Commission's approval of Omnicom Group Inc.’s $13.5 billion acquisition of IPG is turning the most heads as the FTC imposes restrictions around buys based on political or ideological viewpoints.

Chairman Carr said the three panels will help ensure networks keep running following a tropical system

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Ten of its most popular shows are now translated in six languages

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