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Senators Marsha Blackburn(R-Tenn.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) are calling on federal regulators to investigate Spotify’s controversial subscription bundling strategy, which they say is depriving songwriters and music publishers of hundreds of millions of dollars in royalties while forcing consumers into higher-priced plans.

A Supreme Court decision with major implications for broadcasters has once again chipped away at federal agency power - this time limiting how the Federal Communications Commission’s legal interpretations apply in private legal disputes, further cementing 2024's end of the "Chevron deference."

Nexstar Media Group cruised through its 2025 annual meeting with overwhelming shareholder support for board elections, executive compensation, and auditor ratification, as investors signaled continued confidence in the company’s leadership.

As it integrates Estrella Media’s streaming assets into its broader portfolio, MediaCo is reporting sharp growth across its owned-and-operated Free Ad-Supported Television channels and monetized premium Connected TV ad inventory. This comes as the company plans a further expansion of its streaming video offerings.

Nexstar Media Group is deepening its partnership with the world’s leading cloud-based customer relationship management platform for its more than 200 owned or partner local TV stations and national broadcast and cable networks, leaning further into artificial intelligence to handle tasks traditionally managed by sales staff.

The rebranded engagement service allows a station's audience to influence playlists

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Don't forget to pack a book for your upcoming vacation!

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You preach “live and local” … so do you practice it?

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A former member of the air staff at a 100kw Country FM licensed to Jacksboro, Tex., and serving Tarrant County, has been sentenced to serve six years in prison after it was found he violated the terms of his probation.

The company has asked the FCC to give its blessing to changes in its foreign ownership structure — moves that would allow new individuals and entities tied to Global Media & Entertainment Investments Ltd., to hold ownership stakes. Among these individuals is the son of Michael Tabor, the individual who leads UK audio giant Global.