FCC Launches Probe Into iHeartMedia’s Alleged Payola Practices
The FCC has launched a probe into whether iHeartMedia violates “payola” laws by using radio airplay as leverage booking artists at its annual country festival.
FCC Probes iHeartMedia Following Accusations of Payola Law Violations
The Federal Communications Commission has warned radio station owners that it is cracking down on what it describes as “payola” practices. In a letter sent Monday to iHeartMedia CEO Robert Pittman, FCC chairman Brendan Carr says the FCC is scrutinizing the company’s activity particularly around the live music events it hosts throughout the year.
FCC chair writes to iHeartMedia with pointed ‘payola’ questions
The new chair of US regulator the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has written to the boss of iHeartMedia with some pointed questions about its live music events. Brendan Carr wants to know […]
iHeartCountry Festival Comes Under Scrutiny in FCC Payola Investigation
The iHeartCountry Festival is being scrutinized in an FCC payola investigation into whether radio stations are exchanging airplay for free shows.
Trump’s FCC Is Investigating Music Industry Payola Claims
FCC chairman Brendan Carr, in a letter to iHeartMedia CEO Robert Pittman on Monday, said that the inquiry relates to possible violations of government rules requiring broadcasters to disclose payments or other consideration for airing certain programming.
Trump's New FCC Chair Investigates iHeartMedia for Possible 'Payola' Violations
The Federal Communications Commission is asking iHeartMedia to prove it isn't making music artists perform without full compensation in exchange for better radio airplay, a possible violation of U.S.
FCC chairman climbs WKRG broadcast tower to highlight, promote industry
The nation's top communications regulator made a stop in Baldwin County Monday morning and you might be surprised why.
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Brendan Carr Climbs Above The Clouds To Celebrate One Of Scariest, Hardest Jobs In World
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Brendan Carr took to social media Monday to share a video of himself up in ...
FCC Chair Brendan Carr taking first steps in eroding key legal protection enjoyed by Big Tech
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr is taking the first steps in eroding a key legal protection enjoyed by ...
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FCC Probes iHeartRadio On Alleged Payola Violations As Broader Enforcement Ramps Up
The Federal Communications Commission warns radio station owners it’s taking action on so-called “payola” violations. FCC ...
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Meet The FCC’s New Deputy GC
The Associate General Counsel in the House of Representatives' Office of General Counsel has just been named the Deputy ...
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Brendan Carr's 'Fact Check' of 60 Minutes Violates the 1st Amendment
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) new Chair Brendan Carr previously said that one of his main priorities will be to ...
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Led by Trump-picked chairman, the FCC takes aim at media companies
NBC, ABC, CBS, PBS, NPR and KCBS radio all have one thing in common: They’re under scrutiny from the Federal Communications Commission, which is now being led by Brendan Carr, a Republican ...
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FCC head seeks investigation of NBCUniversal over DEI efforts
The head of the Federal ... service. Carr says that's one reason he's targeting Comcast first -- to serve as a shot across the bow of the entire communications industry. Kash Patel, Brendan ...
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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr: Draining the Taxpayer-Funded NPR and PBS Swamp
The Trump administration is finally prioritizing the interests of taxpayers and ensuring that government serves the public interest, no longer institutionalized left-wing special interests.