Industry
Liberalizing the Ownership Rules
The commission noted that much has changed in the local media marketplace between 1975...
Industry
No More Walls?
The FCC adopted rules in October to eliminate the requirement that broadcasters maintain a...
Industry
The Next Phase of AM Revitalization
The Federal Communications Commission announced its third set of AM modernization rules revisions in...
Industry
Keep Alert on EAS Tests
The Federal Communications Commission has announced that the next nationwide test of the Emergency...
Industry
Wireless Microphone Rules Updated
Last month, the commission revised its rules for wireless microphones to address the availability...
Industry
Window Opens on New FM Translators
The FCC announced dates for the upcoming window for the filing of new FM...
Industry
New Regulatory Relief Efforts for Broadcasters
Not only has the FCC sought comment on proposed rules to eliminate the local...
Industry
Noncommercial Radio Regulation Relief
Last month, the Federal Communications Commission tweaked its rules for noncommercial broadcasters, expanding their...
Industry
FCC Rules on Foreign Ownership Requirements
On two occasions in the last six months, this column has addressed the regulatory...
Industry
Expanding FM Translator Contours for AM Stations
Relief is found by loosening the belt a notch or two
Industry
Political Advertising Rules “Clarified”
Orders put all broadcasters on notice that, moving forward, they would be held responsible...
Industry
AM Licensee Says FCC Is Out of Sync on Boosters
A petition for rulemaking was filed by an AM licensee urging the FCC to...
Industry
New Administration, New FCC
With the election of Donald J. Trump as President of the United States, it...
Industry
Broadcast Foreign Ownership Rules Relaxed
For many years, the industry was walled off from foreign investment representing more than...
Industry
Commission Overhauls Media Ownership Rules — Or Not
In August 2016, the FCC adopted a second report and order in its review...
Industry
Of Emergency Alerts and E-Cigarettes
The Federal Communications Commission announced that there will be a nationwide test of the...
Industry
Is Alien Ownership Advancing in Broadcasting?
One petitioner is an Australian husband/wife combination that has deep ties to their local...
Industry
Jump the Gun, Jump Into the Fire
A recent decision by the Media Bureau provides a good reminder of the commission’s...
Industry
Summer Desk Clearing
The days are getting longer, which must mean that the Federal Communication Commission’s staff...
Industry
Broadcasters: Comply With Main Studio Rules
Many of us imagined the main studio of a broadcast station was similar to...
Industry
FCC Proposes Emergency Alert Rule Changes
Intends to make system more responsive to local needs and ensure its security
Industry
Online Radio Public Files and Ownership Reporting Changes
The FCC experienced a clipper system of its own by making several regulatory changes...
Industry
Review of Recent Enforcement Actions
While the rest of Washington had cleared out during the holidays, the enforcement elves...
Industry
New Foreign Ownership Rules Proposed
The FCC is considering bringing the broadcast foreign ownership rules in line with the...
Industry
AM Radio — Revitalized
The FCC moved forward with its effort to revitalize the AM band by relaxing...
Industry
Contest Rules, Revised
The days of speed-talking contest rule disclosures may soon go the way of rotary...
Industry
The Summer Warnings
The FCC released two orders that cracked down on nonconforming practices by licensees
Industry
Field Offices and Towers
The FCC approved a controversial plan to reduce the number of its field offices...
Industry
This Is Not a Test — EAS Rules Updated (and Enforced)
The most significant change is the adoption of a nationwide location code
Industry
We’ve Opened Pandora’s Box (Elder)
In the wake of growing copyright royalty fees for online music companies, Pandora decided...
Industry
Changes to Sponsorship Identification Proposed
In November 2014, a group of nine broadcasters filed a Petition for Class Waiver...
Industry
Underwriting Violations Can Be Overwhelming
A recent Consent Decree between the FCC and a low-power FM licensee is a...
Industry
Overhaul of Remote Pickup Rules
The FCC is seeking comment on proposals to make changes to the rules for...
Industry
FCC Update: EAS Alert – No Way, No Más
The FCC is cracking down on misuse of EAS tones in promotions and broadcasts
Industry
FCC Proposes Online Public File Rules for Radio
As the radio industry enters the new year, the FCC is proposing to usher...
MISC
Contest Rules Rewrite and EAS Issues
Contest Rules Rewrite and EAS Issues Dec 1, 2014 9:00 AM, By Lee Petro...
MISC
Franken FM Stations
Franken FM Stations Nov 1, 2014 9:00 AM, By Lee Petro Earlier, we discussed...
Industry
FCC Tees Up Some Late-Summer Business
FCC Tees Up Some Late-Summer Business Aug 1, 2014 1:42 AM, Lee Petro While...
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Media Ownership Rules Up for Review
Media Ownership Rules Up for Review Jun 1, 2014 9:00 AM, By Lee Petro...