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  The number of noncommercial FM radio stations in the United States has leapt upwards by more than 500 stations in the past three years. The Federal Communications Commission has issued its mid-year report on the number of licensed broadcast stations in the United States. The noncom “FM educational” category continues to break its own […]

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… or Treading Water?

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Capable of analog and digital, transport and infrastructure minister notes efficiency and visual appeal

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Live radio continues to be a valued feature in modern vehicles, says Frank Nowack

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Jean Marius' history with the commission dates back to 2004

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The company behind the local content-focused Zeam OTT platform has inked a fresh distribution deal with LG. It's an agreement that brings the Zeam Media platform to millions of smart TVs across the U.S. 

The FCC's Enforcement Bureau is terminating its investigation and resolving a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture handed to a Randolph, Mass., individual for unlicensed FM radio broadcasts on two different frequencies. It is doing so by entering into a Consent Decree that involves a small civil penalty and a much bigger default fine.

The Northern Virginia-headquartered broadcast television company led by CEO Mike Steib and CFO Julie Heskett has proven that it is one of the industry's strongest players. How it performed in Q2 2025 will be revealed in early August. 

The FCC has released its broadcast station totals for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting the three-month period ending June 30. The biggest takeaway? Another significant increase in noncommercial FM radio stations was seen, as both commercial AM and FM totals experienced a decrease.

In a move directly linked to a private offering of senior secured second lien notes, announced prior to the start of trading on the NYSE Tuesday, Atlanta-based Gray Media has offered a "pre-issue" of its yet-to-be-completed second quarter 2025 results.