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 …
It’s Time for the FCC to Eliminate Its Arbitrary National Broadcast Ownership Cap
Advocacy
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Without changes to outdated bureaucratic rules, local stations can’t compete with tech giants, and the things you value most about your local TV and radio …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 …
Factual Information Starts with Local TV and Radio
Whatever your viewpoint on Meta’s recent decision to eliminate third-party fact-checking from its platforms, this decision is a stark reminder about the complexities of vetting …
When Disaster Strikes, Local Broadcasters and First Responders Are Critical Lifelines
As Hurricanes Helene and Milton swept across the southeast, leaving devastation in their paths, one truth became evident: when all other forms of communications fail, …
Why AI Rules for Broadcasters Miss the Target
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the entire political landscape, influencing not only how campaigns are conducted but also how voters access and process information about …
New California Big Tech Deal Hurts Local Journalism
In a clear display of Big Tech’s outsized market power, a last-minute closed door deal between Google and the state of California has succeeded in …