We’re now at the predictable moment in a Washington fight when the losing side abandons policy arguments and retreats to the last refuge of the …
The Desperation of National Cap Objectors
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The Future of Broadcasting is Clear: Momentum Builds for America’s Transition to NextGen TV
Momentum is building for America’s transition to the next generation of free television service – better picture and sound, hyperlocal weather and emergency alerting, all …
Broadcast TV Is Innovating While Cable and Tech Lobbyists Are Panicking
Another day, another reflexive, innovation-blocking FCC filing from the usual suspects – cable lobbyists, legacy advocacy groups and industry players who oppose anything that might …
Looking to Broadcasting’s Future at NAB Show
Last week, at NAB Show in Las Vegas, our president and CEO Curtis LeGeyt had the opportunity to speak with broadcasters at every level of …
It’s Time for the FCC to Eliminate Its Arbitrary National Broadcast Ownership Cap
Today, NAB urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to eliminate its cap on the percentage of Americans any one broadcast group can serve. Only broadcasters …
The Challenges and Opportunities AI Poses to Local Broadcasting
By: Kirsten Donaldson and Keyana Pusey For over a century local TV and radio broadcasters have innovated and evolved to bring their vital service to …
NAB Makes the Case: Ownership Regulations are from a Bygone Era
Yesterday, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in broadcasters’ legal challenge to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) 2018 quadrennial review. This …
Modernize Ownership Rules to Prevent a Big Tech Takeover of Local News
Without changes to outdated bureaucratic rules, local stations can’t compete with tech giants, and the things you value most about your local TV and radio …
The Future of Television: Why the Country Needs to Complete the Next Gen TV Transition Expeditiously
By: Emily Gomes and Alison Martin Free, over-the-air television broadcasting stands at a crossroads. Nearly a decade after the industry first proposed transitioning to Next Generation Television (Next …
The Future of TV: What’s Next
By: Emily Gomes and Alison Martin ATSC 3.0 is redefining television, bringing 4K ultra-high-definition video, immersive audio and interactive features that let viewers dive deeper …