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Deb McDermott, who also serves as CEO of Standard Media, the broadcasting arm of MediaCo backer Standard General, is stepping down as Chair of the Board and of the Compensation Committee but will remain a director and continue serving on the Compensation Committee.

The FCC has approved iHeartMedia’s petition to expand its foreign ownership authorization, clearing the way for new investors tied to the United Kingdom’s largest commercial radio company, Global, while keeping the broadcaster’s aggregate foreign ownership cap unchanged.

Plus, their on-air delivery styles and the value of listener tips

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It's being hailed as a "modern approach to live television distribution," one that combines operational flexibility, reliability and real-time audience engagement. And, it proved to be success during a four-week initiative for a game show that Fox Television Stations believes can make Live Syndication a viable revenue generator.

The Media Bureau, on its own motion, seeks public input on whether or not it should adjust the Table of FM Allotments in a Michigan city by shifting the former broadcast frequency of a defunct Cumulus Media FM to another vacant dial position. It would resolve interference complaints seen during Cumulus' ownership of the station.

The division of SMAC Entertainment, founded by Constance Schwartz-Morini and Michael Strahan, that produces scripted and non-scripted television, film, audio and branded content for a wide range of networks and distributors has launched a new podcast network in partnership with a unit of Sinclair Inc.

After several months of planning and anticipation, the Joel Wertman and Otto Padron-led Get After It Media (GAIM) has brought to life a new streaming platform that includes live television programming, on-demand content, original offerings and curated music channels together in a FAST channel.

It will partner with Fraunhofer and Nautel for talks on the floor

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His new firm is offering support to networks in covering local Maine events

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It cited Guerity’s experience in media, advertising, marketing, SaaS and business strategy.

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