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Radio CEOs Applaud FCC’s Ownership Rules Review
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Dateline: Springfield, MA
Wednesday, October 1, 2025

 

The Federal Communications Commission is announcing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to begin its 2022 Quadrennial Review of the broadcast ownership rules. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has indicated that he is interested in relaxing the current ownership rules for broadcastersimg and radio industry CEOs are pleased with the probability that they will be loosened. Cumulus Media president and CEO Mary G. Berner states, “We’re encouraged that Chairman Carr and the FCC are advancing the 2022 Quadrennial Review. Quickly modernizing the radio ownership rules is essential for listeners who rely on local radio every day. With updated imgrules, companies like ours can invest more locally, diversify our offerings, and compete effectively in today’s rapidly evolving audio landscape. We look forward to working with the Commission to make these updates.” Beasley Media Group CEO Caroline Beasley comments, “We would like to thank Chairman Carr for moving forward with the quadrennial review on this critical endeavor. This is a defining moment for our industry to ensure that local radio can continue to fulfill its essential public service mission for decades to come. We look forward to working with the Commission to implement common-sense reforms that will allow broadcasters to compete fairly and keep serving the local audiences who rely on us every day.”

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