Washington, D.C. – The following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s adoption of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that will commence its 2022 quadrennial review of the broadcast ownership rules:
“We commend Chairman Carr for advancing this long-overdue proceeding to modernize outdated broadcast ownership rules. Local radio and television broadcasters continue to face outdated restrictions that hinder investment, innovation and the ability to serve their communities.
“Local broadcast stations remain the most accessible and trusted platforms for news, community voices and life-saving emergency alerts. Yet, stations are being forced to compete under rules written for a media landscape that no longer exists. Modernizing local ownership rules is critical to attracting capital, preserving newsroom jobs and expanding service to underserved audiences.
“This rulemaking is a critical step to ensure that local stations can compete on a level playing field with streaming platforms and digital giants. Modernizing these rules is essential to protecting the future of local journalism, and we look forward to working with the Commission to move this process forward.”
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