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FCC seal on phone

Broadcasters Push Extended Audible Crawl Rule Waiver

By John Eggerton published

Says there is still no technical solution to problem

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Newton Minow

TV Fan and Critic Newton Minow Dies at 97

By John Eggerton published

Iconic former FCC chair was public broadcasting pioneer and approved pay TV testing

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Signage is displayed outside Tegna Inc. headquarters in McLean, Virginia, U.S., on Friday, March, 13, 2020.

FCC Judge Suspends Standard General-Tegna Review

By John Eggerton published

Says, in effect, why start the process if deal may crater anyway

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Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.)

Standard General Flags Fans of Tegna Deal as Deadline Approaches

By John Eggerton published

Cites critics high-profile of FCC process and supporters of merger

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Curtis LeGeyt at 2022 NAB Show

NAB Asks Court To Force FCC to Finish Media Rule Review

By John Eggerton published

Cites years-long delay in wrapping up quadrennial review of regulations

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Jeff Shell

NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell Exits After ‘Inappropriate Relationship’

By John Eggerton published

Says he regrets letting company down

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FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel speaks at NAB Show 2023

NAB Show: FCC, NAB Team Up To Tackle ATSC 3.0 TV Transition

By John Eggerton published

Public-private partnership will help shape future of television

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Tegna logo on a screen

Standard General-Tegna Up Deal Commitment Ante

By John Eggerton published

Pledge no newsroom job cuts for three years, even more investment in news

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The Tegna Inc. headquarters stands in McLean, Virginia, U.S., on Friday, March, 13, 2020. Comedian and TV producer Byron Allen has made a $20-a-share, all-cash offer for Tegna in a deal that values the TV station owner at $8.5 billion, including debt, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Standard General Files Brief Asking Court To Force FCC To Rule on Tegna Deal

By Jon Lafayette published

Broadcasters want decision by April 28, before financing expires May 22

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Tegna logo on a screen

Unions Oppose Latest Standard General-Tegna Legal Move

By John Eggerton published

Merger opponents say writ is last-ditch effort based on artificial deadline

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