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DirecTV Wins Appeal in Retransmission Price-Fixing Suit
Rruling reinstates suit against Nexstar, Mission Broadcasting and White Knight that had been dismissed by a U.S. District Court
Station Execs Bullish on Prospects for 2026 Ad Market, Deregulation
Major groups saw better-than-expected revenue in Q3 from core advertising results that exclude political ads
The Battle to Protect Broadcast Content From AI Has Just Begun
Industry’s attempts to stem the tide of illegal activity are slowed by congressional inaction
Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle FTC Case
Agency had alleged that Amazon used deceptive methods to sign up consumers for Prime subscriptions and made it difficult to cancel the service, which provides free shipping and access to streaming video
Trump Expected to Sign Bill Defunding CPB After House Approves $1B Cuts
PBS, NPR stations fear loss of local TV, radio stations in rural areas
Legislation Proposed to Require Refunds During TV Blackouts
‘Stop Sports Blackouts Act’ proposed by Rep. Ryan and Sen. Murphy
State Broadcasters Urge Passage of Broadcast VOICES Act
The legislation that would reestablish a diversity tax certificate program to incentivize capital investment in women and minority-owned broadcast stations, proponents say
NAB Backs Broadcast VOICES Act
The legislation would reinstate the diversity tax certificate program
