Business and Law
NAB to Supreme Court: Deregulation Is Statutory Prime Directive in Ownership Rule Review
Files brief in advance of oral argument on FCC broadcast ownership decision
John Eggerton
People News
Republican Nathan Simington Confirmed to FCC Seat
Comes over vociferous objections from Dems, relative silence from Republicans
Business and Law
D.C. Reacts to Hill Dems’ High-Tech Smackdown
NAB applauds recognition of impact on local journalism
Business and Law
Supremes to Hear Broadcast Dereg Case
Agrees to consider FCC, broadcaster appeal of Third Circuit
Business and Law
Trump Nominates NTIA Advisor for O’Rielly FCC Seat
Nathan Simington has been NTIA advisor
Programming and Sales
NAB Unveils Service to America Finalists
Townsquare shines among radio nominees
News Makers
Robert McDowell: A COVID-19 Survivor’s Story
Former FCC commissioner details his harrowing medical journey
Business and Law
FCC: C-Band Auction Still “Go” for December
Officials said there is still “bandwidth and time” despite pandemic
Business and Law
CPB Gets $75 Million in Emergency Funds
APTS said it can use whatever it can get to provide essential service during...
Business and Law
FCC Suspends Travel to “Large Gatherings” in Coronavirus-Related Move
Limits access to FCC facilities from recent visitors to affected countries
Business and Law
D.C. Reacts to FCC C-Band Vote
Commission will free up, auction midband spectrum for 5G
Business and Law
FCC Preps Big Spectrum Moves
Leap Year meeting will be leap forward for next-gen spectrum
Business and Law
Big Tech, Broadcast Battle Over 6 GHz
Commission is looking to free up more spectrum for 5G
Business and Law
NAB to FCC: Ad Clarification Opponents Have It All Wrong
Says it was right first time that FCC disclosure update needs tweaking
Business and Law
O’Rielly Seeks Payola Info From Music Companies
RIAA suggested he seek answers individually
Business and Law
FCC Seeks Input on Analog Radio as Digital TV Service
Looks to refresh LPTV ancillary service docket
Business and Law
C-Band Plan: Something For All, Except Satellite Ops
FCC Chairman Pai says a 2020 public auction is the way to go
Business and Law
FCC Challenges Court’s Broadcast Dereg Smackdown
Said panel got it wrong and full court needs to step in
Business and Law
Errant Missile Alert Prevention Bill Reintroduced
Would try to prevent repeat of Hawaiian panic attack
Business and Law
New Bill Would Force C-Band Auction
Bipartisan House contingent wants money to go for rural broadband, not to satellite operators
Business and Law
FCC Proposes Framework for Online Station Public Notices
Points to rise of net and FCC station document database
Business and Law
CPB Funds Noncom Election Reporting/Engagement Effort
KCUR(FM) will coordinate $1.9 million program across outlets, platforms
Business and Law
Third Circuit, Again, Hears Argument in Challenge to FCC Broadcast Dereg
FCC defends efforts, or in Prometheus’ view lack of them, on diversity
Business and Law
FCC Poised to OK T-Mobile-Sprint Merger
Republicans said deal is in public interest; DOJ review still pending
Business and Law
FCC’s Pai Plugs Broadcast Rule Forbearance Authority
Tells Hill it would help FCC more swiftly align regs with marketplace reality
Business and Law
Prometheus, Et al, Fire Back at FCC Over Ownership Dereg
Says agency still has not justified decision in light of lack of broadcast diversity
Business and Law
ASCAP, BMI Propose Interim, Time-Limited Consent Decrees to DOJ
NAB, CTA-backed group pushed back
Business and Law
NAB: Spectrum Plan Must Be Based on Sound Engineering, Not 5G “Slogans”
Says TV white spaces has been a failed experiment
Business and Law
Reps. Ask FCC to Protect C Band Incumbents
Caution against harming cable, broadcast transmissions
Deep Dig
Pallone to Chair House Energy & Commerce Committee
Pledges vigorous oversight of efforts to "weaken" consumer protections
Business and Law
Senate Votes to Expand AMBER Alert to Territories
The House of Representatives is expected to follow suit
Business and Law
Sen. Manchin Puts Hold on Carr Re-Nomination
Reportedly unhappy with pause in FCC rural broadband subsidy fund program
FCC
Sen. Manchin Puts Hold on Carr Renomination
Reportedly unhappy with pause in FCC rural broadband subsidy fund program
Business and Law
FCC Votes to Eliminate Physical Broadcast License Posting
The move is the latest in regulatory weed whacking at the commission
Deep Dig
Sen. Warner to Propose National Cybersecurity Doctrine
Russian election interference puts exclamation point on need for holistic approach
FCC
Phase One and Done: FCC Marks First TV Station Repack Milestone
Nine more phases to go in post-incentive auction channel switches
FCC
Senators Press FCC for Action on White Spaces
They say "unused" TV spectrum is key to closing rural broadband divide