MD|DC|DE Broadcasters

Maryland, DC, and Delaware AM stations are encouraged by this news! We hope #AM4EVA advances with this package or by a House floor vote soon. Thanks to our co-sponsors @RepGlennIvey, @RepAndyHarrisMD, @RepKweisiMfume, @RepAprilDelaney, @RepSarahElfreth, and @Rep_McBride!

Stations: The National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Awards entry deadline is a week from this Sunday. If you're going to enter, now is the time! nab.org/events/awards/…

AM radio increases the odds of AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act passage with its addition to Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026. radioink.com/2026/05/22/am-…

"D2M technology enables multimedia content delivery directly to mobile devices without requiring an internet connection, using terrestrial broadcast signals based on the ATSC 3.0 standard." tvtechnology.com/platform/broad…

Eight set to enter the Radio Hall of Fame: radiohalloffame.com/2026-inductees

. @BroadcastersFDN launches scholarship for students of broadcast families who are studying media & communications: broadcastersfoundation.org/scholarship

Will Trump appearance on @77WABCradio unclog AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act in Congress? radioink.com/2026/05/19/tru…

"FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is signaling that broadcasters should prepare for a more assertive regulatory environment, arguing... that stations operating under government licenses face obligations that set them apart from other media platforms." insideradio.com/free/carr-caut…

“These incidents are not theoretical, and they are not limited to the IT department or engineering floor... They can disrupt operations, compromise systems, interfere with emergency communications, and undermine trust.” insideradio.com/free/fcc-warns…

Wishing the retiring Hubbard DC President Joel Oxley all the best when he enters his next chapter! insideradio.com/free/hubbard-d…

The Christian Community Foundation, doing business as WaterStone, set to acquire Salem Media: radioworld.com/news-and-busin…

State broadcasters associations, including the MDCD Broadcasters, join resolution asking Congress to reexamine 65-year-old Sports Broadcasting Act to preserve broad fan access to their favorite teams. nab.org/documents/news…

ABC files equal time petition stemming from The View interview: tvtechnology.com/regulatory-leg…

"Spirit had lots of passengers. That did not mean [people] loved Spirit. Music radio still reaches a lot of people. That does not automatically mean the audience has passion, loyalty, identity, or an emotional connection to the brand." barrettmedia.com/2026/05/06/spi…

*NEW* RAB's Mike Hulvey joins host Oscar Rodriguez to discuss the continued relevance of radio and how advertisers can leverage radio's power to increase ALL of their advertising portfolio, plus RAB's new “The Audio Leader, THIS is Radio” initiative. youtu.be/FnEOOQ0SYcA

NAB launches new AirTime podcast. The weekly podcast helps broadcasters "stay informed and stay ahead of policy and regulatory developments impacting broadcasting." Check out the first episode on why sports belong on broadcast here: nab.org/airtime/

Political spending heating up ahead of 2026 midterms: insideradio.com/free/house-ad-…

NAB members, it's time to enter the 2026 Marconi Radio Awards recognizing stations and individuals for their excellence and performance in radio. Entries may be submitted through May 31 by following the link below. Good luck! nab.org/events/awards/… #WeAreBroadcasters

Early license renewal may come for unnamed radio operator on the heels of Disney O&O television stations. insideradio.com/free/first-dis…

Stellantis drivers (Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram) give majority of their driving time to AM/FM radio, according to Cumulus' Pierre Bouvard. Number jumps to 91% of listening with only ad-supported audio. radioink.com/2026/04/23/the…