Headlines
SCOTUS Overturns ‘Chevron Deference’ Doctrine, Impacting FCC
In a major ruling announced Friday morning by the Supreme Court of the United States, the power of executive branch of the federal government in carrying out regulatory policies placed into effect by agencies such as the Federal Communications Commission has been diluted, giving more power to the courts.
EAS Test Report Released For October 2023 Event
Eight months and four weeks ago, the FCC conducted a nationwide emergency alert test, with radio and TV stations sending alerts via the Emergency Alert System and mobile phones receiving Wireless Emergency Alerts. On Thursday, a report as to the efficacy of the test was released by the Commission.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Station Sales Week of 6/28
JVC Media will acquire Silent 1570 WFTU/104.9 W285FX Riverhead NY from Five Towns College for no cash considerations.
Television
A Year In, Scripps’ Risky News Initiative Builds Trust … And Doubt
In 2023, E.W. Scripps launched a reorganization that slashed anchor and sales positions and put more reporters on the street across its markets.
Ion Plus To Be Seen Free And Over The Air Starting July 1
Ion Plus will be available in 90% of U.S. television homes over the air, in addition to its distribution on leading FAST platforms.
Radio
Two Meetings, No Compromise. Why A Radio Royalty Deal Is Harder Than It Sounds
The broadcast industry’s opposition to a performance royalty has been clear. The industry is against the idea — with a notable caveat.
Griffin Media Sacrifices Tulsa Sports Talker For TV Simulcast
Griffin Media has jettisoned sports “The Blitz 1170” KTSB in favor of a full simulcast of the company’s KOTV-DT as “1170 News On 6 Now” and the new call letters KOTV.
FCC
Rosenworcel Ordered To Answer Soo Kim’s Racial Discrimination Complaint
U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras in Washington has ordered FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel, FCC Media Bureau Chief Holly Saurer and the other defendants, who include EchoStar Chairman Charles Ergen, to respond to Standard General Managing Partner Kim’s complaint on or before Aug. 5