The Federal Communications Commission has warned radio station owners that it is cracking down on what it describes as “payola” practices. In a letter sent Monday to iHeartMedia CEO Robert Pittman, FCC chairman Brendan Carr says the FCC is scrutinizing the company’s activity particularly around the live music events it hosts throughout the year.

The new chair of US regulator the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has written to the boss of iHeartMedia with some pointed questions about its live music events. Brendan Carr wants to know […]

The Federal Election Commission has dismissed a complaint that alleged iHeartMedia’s nearly $1 million in podcast-related contributions to a super PAC supporting Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) violated federal campaign finance laws.

The Federal Communications Commission warns radio station owners it’s taking action on so-called “payola” violations. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr sent a letter to iHeartMedia CEO Robert Pittman on Monday,

The Federal Communications Commission is asking iHeartMedia to prove it isn't making music artists perform without full compensation in exchange for better radio airplay, a possible violation of U.S.