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On Friday, the Federal Register published a summary of a Report and Order in the FCC's rulemaking proceeding amending its rules to advance the low-power television, TV translator and Class A television service. That's put the wheels in motion on an effective date for the new rules.

Here's the biggest takeaway from a newly released report from Hub Entertainment Research that you may want to read after dinner this evening: Rising social and creator video consumption is reducing time spent with television. 

“Voice ReGen” promises “a polished, broadcast-ready voice track”

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“The Evolving Ear: How New Listeners are Shaping Podcasting's Next Chapter" probes "first-year" podcast listeners—those who started listening within the last year and represent 20% of U.S. weekly podcast consumers—comparing their behaviors to "long-timers" who have been listening for five years or more.

Featuring a conversation with Kevin Rodgers of Nautel

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"They wanted it louder, they wanted it brighter, they wanted it cleaner"

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In an opinion piece, American Enterprise Institute nonresident Senior Fellow Daniel Lyons "unpacks" the FCC's "Equal Time Rule," which he says has been resurrected by the Commissioner under the leadership of Brendan Carr. He also explores "its ongoing validity in a diverse media environment."

With the awarding of accreditation for TV universe estimation by the Media Rating Council (MRC), the ARF DASH TV Universe Study believes it has established "a standard" in measurement. Now, DASH is expanding its delivery schedule and taking steps "to broaden its usefulness" in both advertising and strategy.

The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) has turned to a retired media executive who most recently served as Sr. VP/Regional Market Manager for Beasley Media Group's New Jersey stations to serve as its Director of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships.

The Communications Forum Luncheon Series, presented by The Media Institute, will kick off its 2026 schedule of gatherings in one month with an appearance from the Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).