Headlines
Connoisseur’s Jeff Warshaw Says Radio’s Growth Starts With Local
Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw has never been one to walk away from a challenge, and the pending acquisition of Alpha Media is proof of that persistence.
SCOTUS Extends Rollback Of FCC Reach By Way Of Hobbs
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.”
Mergers & Acquisitions
With Trusty’s FCC Confirmation, The Dereg Dam Is Ready To Burst (TVNewsCheck Plus subscription required)
Station group executives, brokers and industry experts weigh in on when a critical mass of deals is likely to emerge.
FCC
FCC’s TV Rule Review Seen As Precursor to Radio Deregulation.
The Federal Communications Commission last week took a step toward relaxing a local television rule that could pave the way for ownership groups to grow larger. And while it has no direct impact on the radio rules, the move by FCC Chair Brendan Carr is seen as a signal that he will push forward with changes that will alter radio’s rulebook.
FCC Confirms June 26 Open Meeting
Agency will consider revisions to cable TV regulations, broadband data collection and accessibility rules
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: June 16, 2025 to June 20, 2025
Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations.
Television
Study: Only 1 in 10 TV Ads Use Accessibility Features
Even though a majority of people now watch TV with the captions turned on, a new study found that just 10% of global TV ads include accessibility features such as closed captions or audio descriptions.
Radio
Majority of US House Coalesces Behind AM Radio Bill
The campaign to secure AM radio’s future in the U.S. vehicle dashboard has cleared another key hurdle.
Christian, Conservative Voices Join NAB Depend on AM Campaign
The NAB is amplifying its Depend on AM campaign, bringing in some of the biggest names in Christian and Conservative Talk radio to strengthen its push to keep AM radio in the nation’s dashboards, with added backing from National Religious Broadcasters.