Al Tompkins is a Senior Faculty member at the Poynter Institute. With 50 years of experience in journalism, he specializes in publishing and media, as well as broadcasting, drawing on his extensive background as a reporter, photojournalist, and news director. Tompkins is featured in Poynter Online, Editor & Publisher Magazine, Inlander, and the Tampa Bay Times.
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Al Tompkins' coverage focuses on national issues in the United States, particularly around politics, health, and legal policy regulations. His articles often cite data and government announcements to support his reporting.
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By: Al Tompkins
The stock purchase marks the latest push toward consolidation as broadcasters look to the FCC to lift ownership caps
By: Al Tompkins
A memo to staff from CEO Adam Symson downplayed Sinclair’s intentions, even as Scripps shares surged nearly 40%
By: Al Tompkins
The broadcaster is pressing the FCC to fast-track a $6.2B deal that would expand its reach to more than half of US households
By: Al Tompkins
The FCC waived ownership limits as the DOJ signed off, even as eight states sued to block the merger
An Aug. 6 FCC vote could loosen local TV ownership rules and set off a legal battle over the agency's authority
