John Eggerton
Contributing editor John Eggerton has been an editor and/or writer on media regulation, legislation and policy for over four decades, including covering the FCC, FTC, Congress, the major media trade associations, and the federal courts. In addition to Multichannel News and Broadcasting + Cable, his work has appeared in Radio World, TV Technology, TV Fax, This Week in Consumer Electronics, Variety and the Encyclopedia Britannica.
Latest articles by John Eggerton
White House Eyes AI, Algorithmic Regulation
By John Eggerton published
Biden administration seeks comment on audits, certifications and more
FCC To Christen Space Bureau with Public Event
By John Eggerton published
Says streamlining regulations, maximum flexibility, are part of charter
GOP Legislators Grill FCC’s Rosenworcel on Standard General-Tegna Hearing Designation
By John Eggerton published
Lawmakers question motive and fairness of move
‘Perfect Storm’ Sinks Gigi Sohn’s FCC Nomination (Analysis)
By John Eggerton published
Opportunity to keep regulator at a political stalemate was apparently too tempting to pass up
New Bill Would Close Streaming Service Ad-Volume ‘Loophole’
By John Eggerton published
Legislators reintroduce update of their CALM Act
Unions Oppose Expedited Court Review of FCC’s Standard General-Tegna Decision
By John Eggerton published
Say it is not an appealable final order
Democratic Adviser Cedric Richmond Rips Into FCC’s Standard General-Tegna Order
By John Eggerton published
Says regulator is caving to special interests and out of step with Biden diversity efforts
Congress Looks To Expand Contribution Base for Broadband Subsidies
By John Eggerton published
FCC would be required to undertake rulemaking to that effect
Motion Picture Association Names Josh Levin as New York Region VP
By John Eggerton published
Adds ex-NYC official in shift to regional approach to state government affairs
OneWeb Says Its Big Step Closer to Global Broadband Play
By John Eggerton published
Launches three dozen more low earth orbit satellites
U.S. Appeals Court Upholds FCC Broadband Subsidy Process
By John Eggerton published
Says use of private company USAC is not an impermissible delegation of authority
Capitol Hill Chews Out TikTok CEO Shou Chew
By John Eggerton published
Hearing features calls for bans of short-form video site
Standard General’s Soo Kim: FCC Hearing Designation Is Tegna Deal ‘Kill Shot’
By John Eggerton published
Managing partner hammers commission over ‘evading’ vote
FCC Proposes Mandating ‘All-In’ Cable Video Price Disclosure
By John Eggerton published
Would allow for comparison shopping, including streaming options, commission says
House GOP Prepares Latest Smackdown of Big Tech
By John Eggerton published
Republican-led hearing notice talks of administration ‘collusion’
Fox, WNYW New York Staffers Reach Contract Agreement
By John Eggerton published
Four-year deal includes raises, retirement security
President Biden Yet to Withdraw Gigi Sohn’s FCC Nomination
By John Eggerton published
Administration may have been caught off guard by need for a fallback plan
FCC Proposes Audio Descriptions for All TV Stations
By John Eggerton published
Chair Jessica Rosenworcel worked on mandate while on Capitol Hill
Fox Ups Government Relations Execs Kristopher Jones, Jamie Gillespie
By John Eggerton published
Both NAB vets are based in Washington
Anti-Piracy Group Takes Down Another Video-Streaming Site
By John Eggerton published
Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment says Streamzz has shuttered
Standard General-Tegna Deal Gets Support From Union Local
By John Eggerton published
Southern California-Nevada engineers union says relationship has been good
FCC Seeks Budget Boost to Power Equitable Communications Buildout
By John Eggerton published
Regulator says it will invest in redressing systemic inequities
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