Headlines
FCC Locks In Rules For 2027 FM Construction Permit Auction
Broadcasters hoping to launch a new FM station have deadlines to work with.
Disney Selling A+E Global Media Stake To Hearst For Over $1 Billion
Disney is shedding a linear asset, selling its 50% stake in A+E Global Media to co-owner Hearst Communications, Deadline has learned.
Television
Sly: An Advertiser’s Take On What’s TV Needs To Do Today
Adam Armbruster, founder of advertiser advisory firm Armbruster & Associates, shares frank thoughts on currency problems, underdeveloped broadcaster/client relationships and advice for the C-suite on keeping local TV powerful and relevant to advertisers.
Radio
Sports Radio Expanding Beyond Traditional Ad Categories
Audacy is making the case that sports radio can deliver results for advertisers well beyond the categories traditionally associated with the format, pointing to growing use by legal services, healthcare providers, grocery stores and insurance companies.
Media
Media companies fight back against Trump litigation
Several major media companies that have been targeted by litigation from President Trump and top administration officials are fighting back in court, signaling a new era of tension between the president and a press he and his allies view as overly hostile toward him.
FCC
FCC reviewing recent affiliation swap announcement, Chairman Carr says
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is conducting an informal investigation into recent announcements involving network affiliation changes in several markets across the country, the agency’s chairman said in a recent interview.
New Security Obligations for Broadcasters Required by September 29 – Strong Passwords, Updated Software and Hardware, and Firewalls to Protect All Parts of the Program Chain
At its regular monthly open meeting [in June], the FCC adopted an Order meant to enhance the security of the Emergency Alerting System.
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: July 27, 2026 to July 31, 2026
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.