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Converting a LMA to an owned property in Northeastern Pennsylvania has been given the FCC's OK for Sinclair Inc. The result is the home of The CW for Wilkes Barre-Scranton will become a full-fledged sibling of WOLF-TV and WQMY-TV, creating a "triopoly" for the company led by Chris Ripley.

Her stations are in the middle of a broad newsroom tech overhaul. Can embracing AI-fueled tools help forge the clearest path to competitive differentiation in local news?  Yes, says Graham Media Group President and CEO Catherine Badalamente, appearing at a AWM Breakfast panel discussion during the NAB Show.

GatesAir has added to its Global Services organization with the hiring of two Service Support Engineers who will work within the Global Services team and focus their efforts on supporting AirWatch365 customers.

He's enjoyed a 31-year tenure with the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), including 23 years as its Chief Executive Officer. At the end of 2026, Bob Liodice will be stepping down from the role, and serve in an advisory role through the first quarter of next year.

A radio industry veteran known for his secular work has become the newest member of the Ministry Leadership Team at K-LOVE. This sees him joining the radio division of the CCM giant as Chief Media Officer, overseeing the eponymous K-LOVE and sibling Air1 Worship Music brands, live events and partnerships.

In an appearance at the 2026 NAB Show, FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty used a 1998 appearance by then-Chairman Michael Powell and what his vision was for advancing the public interest in broadcasting as a foundation for her thoughts on why the FCC's renewed focus on the subject is of vital importance.

The individual who most recently served as General Manager for American General Media's Bakersfield radio stations has joined Cumulus Media to lead its radio stations serving Ventura County, Calif. The stations include a grandfathered 105kw Class B FM licensed to Santa Barbara.

As the lone Democrat serving as an FCC Commissioner, Anna M. Gómez has been outspoken in her ongoing defense of the First Amendment and Freedom of the Press concerns seen under the leadership of Chairman Brendan Carr. On Monday, this battle continued in a 2026 NAB Show roundtable discussion she moderated.

Gray Media's main attorney at Washington law firm Cooley LLP has submitted a formal complaint to the FCC that claims DISH Network is in violation of retransmission consent rules. How so? A Knoxville hotel is bringing its CBS affiliate to viewers via a DISH-owned platform.

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