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AM Radio Act Will Get Its Vote,‌ But The Road Isn't Over + A $6K Broken Promise Gets A License Yanked + FCC Sets FY '26 Fee Deadline
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AM Radio Act Finally Gets Its House Floor Vote Date, AM Radio Act Allies Race Short House Calendar Before Year End
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Radio Wrap For Wednesday 09/09/26

Sales TeamForget "Always Be Closing." On NASBA's Broadcast Advocate podcast, Maine Association of Broadcasters President and CEO Tim Moore hosted Local Broadcast Sales President Gary Moore and Vice President Eric Moore to discuss the new mantras for radio sales success. [read more]

AM RadioAfter years of lobbying, hundreds of House co-sponsors and a summer spent pressing congressional leadership, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act finally has a floor date. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has scheduled a standalone vote. [read more]



AM RadioWith Congress back this week for a narrow window before its pre-election recess, NAB and AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act allies like the National Religious Broadcasters are making an urgent push for a House floor vote, warning the bipartisan bill's time is running out. [read more]
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Most of the 102 Chief Human Resources Officers surveyed in Gallup’s Global CHRO Roundtable say AI is somewhat or very important to their organization’s strategy. Yet half say they are not confident in their managers’ ability to guide employees’ AI use. Get the full story in Tuesday's Radio Ink headlines.

FCC Logo 2022The FCC has locked in a hard payment date and penalty structure for the Fiscal Year 2026 fee hike it finalized last month, opening its online payment system with a concrete deadline and real consequences for broadcasters to plan around. [read more]



Nielsen Cumulus LawsuitA federal judge is forcing Nielsen to hand over three years of pricing data as part of a scramble ahead of today's hearing that could determine whether Cumulus Media keeps access to Nielsen's national radio ratings past its September contract deadline. [read more]

FCC Seal LargeThe FCC has a new top enforcer. Chairman Brendan Carr has chosen Enforcement Bureau Chief of Staff and Deputy Bureau Chief Hunter Deeley to lead the department, as Patrick Webre moves into a senior role in the Office of the Managing Director. [read more]



FCC AuctionA promise to pay within a week turned into another broken deadline, and now a Montana FM has lost its license entirely. The FCC has revoked KBOQ in Lima, MT, after owner Southwest Montana Media failed to settle more than $6,700 in delinquent regulatory fees. [read more]
 
 
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