Armstrong Williams
Armstrong Williams is a principal owner of the Baltimore Sun and manager/sole owner of Howard Stirk Holdings I & II Broadcast Television Stations.
Latest articles by Armstrong Williams
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Stopping Newspapers From Going the Way of the Dinosaurs (B+C Guest Blog)
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Allowing broadcast cross-ownership could give flagging news orgs a boost
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FCC Will Stay ‘Lost at Sea’ Until Antiquated Broadcast-Ownership Rules Are Eliminated (B+C Guest Blog)
By Armstrong Williams published
Depression-era regulations won’t protect local journalism in the digital age
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FCC Report Shows NextGen TV Is Broadcast’s Gold Standard (B+C Guest Blog)
By Armstrong Williams published
But regulatory hurdles still stand in the way of ATSC 3.0’s benefits
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Chicken Little Alarms Voiced Over Repeal of Section 230
By Armstrong Williams published
Successful Supreme Court challenge wouldn’t leave social media platforms without free-speech protections
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Gigi Sohn’s Confirmation Would Undermine FCC Diversity, Inclusion Efforts
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Station owner Armstrong Williams says nominee’s policies will hamper minority media growth
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Nielsen’s Controversial Ratings System
By Armstrong Williams published
When I first entered the broadcast world as a radio host almost 30 years ago, and more recently as a television host and station owner, Nielsen ratings were everything
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Battle of the Titans: Comcast and Nexstar at War Over Retrans Fees in NYC
By Armstrong Williams published
At the center of the dispute is Mission Broadcasting's WPIX-TV, which has local marketing agreement with Nexstar
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SCOTUS Ruling On Deregulation Is Good News to Broadcasters
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Even if it’s 20 years too late, the judgment helps
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What Changes Will the 2020 Election Bring to the FCC and Broadcasters?
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Doomsday for TV Localism and Community If FCC Doesn’t Change Archaic Rules
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Viewpoint: How Next Gen TV Could Bridge Digital Divides
By Armstrong Williams published
ATSC 3.0 technology will deliver broadband beyond cable’s wireline footprint
Key to Increasing Minority Broadcast Ownership: Cultivating Relationships
By Armstrong Williams published
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The Price and Privilege of Television Ownership Should Not be Taken Lightly
By Armstrong Williams published
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Broadcast Consolidation Gives Industry Needed Breathing Room
By Armstrong Williams published
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Local Broadcasting Is Essential Infrastructure In COVID-19 Pandemic
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