Amy Maclean

@jeffreywestling Disallowing Express Comments helps

FCC Reform Proposal: mass comment campaigns to the FCC that all provide roughly the same comment should all be express filings. It is very annoying to try to research in a docket with 500 copy pasted comments all with the same keyword I am looking for.

Sinclair, the largest ABC affiliate in the U.S., says it will preempt Kimmel tomorrow and replace it with news programming. Says discussions with ABC are ongoing as it evaluates the show’s potential return.

A Facebook post from Scripps-owned WMAR. “Please don’t call the newsroom and yell at us” would be good on an embroidered pillow.

Gardner will officially join the association later this month, putting him on the ground in time for SCTE TechExpo25, the industry’s largest trade show which will be held in D.C. Sept 29-Oct. 1.

NCTA named Cory Gardner as its new CEO, replacing the retiring Michael Powell. Gardner, a Republican, served as a U.S. Senator from 2015 to 2021 and was a member of the House from 2011 to 2015. Punchbowl news first reported his appointment, which Cablefax confirmed.

@NoahZiegler Smells like an extension as they keep talking

It’s 5:01 and Fox networks are still rolling on YouTube TV.

DOJ released Ghislaine Maxwell video today. @cspan will present the entire interview- over 9 hours –unedited and without interruption, tonight at 8pm. Also will be on website.

FCC Gives the OK to UScellular-T-Mobile deal. cablefax.com/regulation/fcc…

It ain't all tower climbs. @BrendanCarrFCC can lash aerial fiber in a bucket truck too. cablefax.com/regulation/car…

But first, he's stopping at a couple of Midco construction sites today in Sioux Falls.

FCC approves Sinclair selling stations to Rincon Broadcast, waiving application of ownership rules prohibiting an entity from owning more than one of the top four-rated television stations in a particular DMA

And fcc.gov has been updated to add Trusty under leadership.

Trusty is now a bona fide commissioner.

Olivia Trusty was confirmed as an FCC commissioner on a 53-45 vote. Sen John Fetterman (D-PA) broke with Dems to vote in favor of her confirmation.

Newsmax’s Chris Ruddy and DISH’s carriage of the network reportedly also came up.

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Simington: "I remain committed to advancing the cause of limited government, free speech, and American innovation. These principles guided my time at the Commission and will continue to shape my future endeavors."

Nathan Simington announces he will leaving the FCC this week, confirming a big scoop from Comm Daily.

Quote of the day: "Data is the new oil. It’s really dirty and hard to process." #fiberconnect2025

How do you spice up a conference panel? Bringing in @firstwefeast Hot Ones host Sean Evans as moderator! #fiberconnect2025