The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took a significant step forward by unanimously voting to proceed with the auction of a vital wireless spectrum. This spectrum is essential for cutting-edge technologies and aims to prevent a repeat of the previous year's clash between airlines and telecom companies. The FCC is exploring the idea of using some of the procee...
People are changing how they watch TV. They don't want to wait for scheduled shows anymore. They want to watch what they like, whenever they like. YouTube is making this possible. This shift is causing trouble for old-school TV companies. Jimmy Kimmel's show faced a problem recently. Two big TV companies, Sinclair and Nexstar, tried to stop his show from airing. But...
House Democrats are upset. They think media companies showed weakness. ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel's show. This happened after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr made threats. Democrats say Carr abused his power. They think media companies might have made a secret deal. Democrats say Carr bullied ABC. They want Carr to step down. They think Trump and Republicans are attacking fr...
In a surprising turn of events, Nexstar Media Group is in serious talks to buy Tegna Inc. This move could shake up the media world and put the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) deregulation plans to the test. The deal, if it goes through, could be worth around $8 billion, including debt. Tegna recently announced that it expects its revenue to drop by 18% to ...
A huge media deal just got the thumbs up from the FCC. Paramount Global and Skydance Media are set to join forces after a long wait. The FCC approved the transfer of 28 local TV stations, clearing the last hurdle for this $8 billion merger. The FCC voted 2-1 to approve the deal. The only no vote came from Commissioner Anna Gomez. She had concerns about Paramount's s...
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is in the spotlight. A former president is pushing for the agency to take action against CBS. This is because he is unhappy with reports aired on "60 Minutes. " The show covered topics he dislikes, such as Ukraine and Greenland. He wants the FCC to impose heavy fines and penalties. This is despite there being no eviden...
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has set its sights on Disney and ABC. The agency is looking into the companies' diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This comes as the Trump administration has been pushing back against such initiatives in the media and entertainment fields. The FCC chair, Brendan Carr, has asked the agency's enforcement team to...
The Walt Disney Company and its ABC network are under the spotlight. A commissioner from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has started an inquiry. The focus is on Disney's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. This move is part of a broader trend of media scrutiny under the current administration. The investigation comes from FCC Commissioner Br...
Paramount Global is making some big changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These changes are happening because of new rules from the Trump administration. These rules are affecting how companies approach inclusion and diversity. Trump's administration has been pushing to shut down DEI programs across the federal government. Now, they're ...
CBS News recently received a request from the government to hand over a complete and unedited transcript of an interview aired on October 2024. They are also requested to provide footage of the interview. The government, run by a Donald Trump appointee, asked for these materials to be turned over to them. This is convenient, with the Trump administration unrested ...