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The Fox Television Stations properties serving Orlando and the adjacent Gainesville-Ocala market have a new VP/News Director. She's a seven-year station veteran who is rising from the role of Managing Editor.

While Live Media Group assumes ownership and operation of Gravity Media's U.S. based Outside Broadcast (OB) truck fleet, Gravity Media will continue to support projects through its internationally recognized RF technology and other services, creating a comprehensive opportunity for clients operating across the states.

New groundSwXtch app moves multicast audio over IP networks without hardware

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The change to a case-by-case review is likely to face legal challenges

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“Our financial results continue to demonstrate positive momentum in our business and the effectiveness of our strategy to grow both footprint and revenue on our platforms." So says Xperi CEO Jon Kirchner, who offered commentary on the Q2 2026 results from the company that also owns TiVo.

The University of Florida's commercial radio stations are getting a new sales partner: the publicly traded licensee led by Chris Forgy. The company will take over advertising for the Gainesville AM/FM pair in September in an arrangement that also makes Saga Communications a partner in training the school's journalism students.

The President/CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters and Sinclair's CEO were among the first to applaud the FCC's 2-1 decision on August 6 to eliminate a Congressionally mandated 39% national TV owner reach limit. NABOB and the MMTC are aghast, as is the ATVA.

The FCC on Thursday voted on party lines to erase the 22 1/2-year old 39% national TV ownership reach cap put in place by Congress. What would the FCC do should the agency be taken to court for its party-line decision? Chairman Brendan Carr is ready for whatever challenges are forthcoming. 

The society announced results of its annual elections

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With great anticipation and little surprise, the Republican-led FCC on Thursday approved a Report and Order that removes a Congressionally mandated 39% local television ownership national reach cap, replacing it with a case-by-case look at whether going beyond that limit is in the public interest.