Business and Law
Seven Texas Stations Limited to One-Year Renewals
Each of the stations licensed by Mekaddesh Group stayed silent for nearly a year
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Business and Law
Indiana Selectee Gets NCE Construction Permit Green Light
Went head-to-head with five other applicants
Business and Law
Silent for Half its License Term, Station Limited to One-Year Renewal
KJMU fell silent four separate times between 2014 and 2021
Business and Law
When Agents Knocked, Florida Station Denied Access
FCC says licensees must make stations available for inspection during hours of operation
Programming and Sales
Detailed Findings Reveal How America Listens
Nielsen report shows radio leading the pack in terms of reach, time spent listening
Programming and Sales
NAB Foundation Honors Broadcasters’ Commitment to Service
The 2022 Celebration of Service to America special will air nationwide
News and Business
Youth Mentorship Program Launched by Radio Club of America
Encourages youths to tap into wireless and STEM-related careers
Business and Law
Representatives Express Concern About Geo-Targeting Proposal
Members of Congress urge the FCC to assess impact of FM booster rule changes
News and Business
Celebrating the Power of the Broadcast Jingle
A new virtual exhibit highlights a collection of iconic ads
Business and Law
FCC Clarifies Class D FM Exemption
Public file rule language got dropped somewhere along the line
Business and Law
N.M. Station Signs Consent Decree in Transfer Case
Socorro Community Radio will pay a penalty but get its license renewal
Business and Law
FCC Warns Operators to Halt Alleged Pirate Broadcasting
Radio operations in New York and New Jersey given 10 days to respond
Business and Law
Unauthorized Ownership Transfer Results in $6,000 Forfeiture
A series of stock transfers resulted in unauthorized transfer of five radio stations in...
Business and Law
FCC Looking for Comments on Offshore Wireless Spectrum Use
Questions remain on which spectrum bands to use
Business and Law
Hawaiian Station Limited to Single-Year Renewal After Unauthorized Silence
The AM station entered into a consent decree with the FCC after remaining silent...
Business and Law
Stations Tussle Over Channel Change Reimbursements
Despite FCC rules that clarify reimbursement guidelines, conflicts can arise
Business and Law
After Licensee Silence, FCC Confirms $17,500 Penalty
Violations include missing public inspection files and unauthorized silences
Business and Law
FCC Denies Appeals From Former Licensee of Canceled Las Vegas Station
Chinese Voice of Golden City must also disclose whether it operated after its license...
Business and Law
Violations Lead to Limited License Renewal for Texas FM Station and Translator
FCC says station KPYM and its translator were silent for 248 days in 2020...
News and Business
NAB Leadership Foundation Seeks Technology Apprenticeship Applicants
Applications are being accepted through June 15
News and Business
National Audio Theatre Festivals Honors Three in 2022
Individuals being recognized for excellence in audio contributions
Programming and Sales
ARKCON 2022 to Celebrate Arkansas’s Centennial in Radio Broadcasting
The convention will be held May 12 and 13 in Little Rock
News Makers
A Look at the Strange, Unique and Compelling World of LPFMs
This radio aficionado keeps tabs on the LPFM community through his LPFMDatabase.com
Programming and Sales
Encouraging News for AM/FM Streaming
New Nielsen study offers new insights on who, how and where AM/FM radio streaming...
Business and Law
FCC Penalizes Two LPFMs Over Late Filings
The commission said the stations failed to file their license renewal applications on time
Business and Law
Despite Myriad Objections, New FM Translator Gets Green Light
Positive Hope objected to Family Station’s winning bid of an Auction 100 cross-service FM...
Programming and Sales
Radio Hosts Deemed Most Influential, Trustworthy, Survey Says
Study finds that radio and podcast personalities engender trust and companionship
Business and Law
iHeart Media Subsidiary Defends Decision to Halt Political Candidate’s Radio Ads
The commission agreed that the individual in question was not running a "bona fide...
Business and Law
FCC Hands Two FM Translator Licensees $1,500 Forfeitures
The commission said the licensees failed to file license renewal applications on time
Business and Law
MMTC Proposes Compromise Approach to Multilingual Alerts
Organization suggests the FCC formalize a "radio station designated-hitter" system
Business and Law
Translator Faces $9,000 Penalty and Consent Decree After Objections
The Media Bureau raised questions about the licensee’s frankness during the license renewal process
Global
At Long Last, AES Europe To Convene in May
The annual convention returns with an in-person event followed by an online interactive program
People News
FCC Chair’s Office Welcomes New Executive Staff
Narda Jones and Priscilla Delgado Argeris join as chief of staff and chief legal...
Global
Creative Excellence Honored by New BEA Rankings
The school rankings by the Broadcast Education Association reflect the quality of student works...
Business and Law
FCC Gives Green Light to Two NCEs in Same Community
A since-dismissed objection said granting both applications is against the FCC’s multiple application rule
Programming and Sales
Vinylthon 2022 to Support Next Generation of Radio Enthusiasts
The annual fundraiser provides scholarships for future broadcasters
Business and Law
FCC Dismisses Objection to Three Florida Station Reassignments
UOBN claimed a licensee ignored an existing LMA/sales agreement and engaged in racial discrimination
Business and Law
FCC Denies Request for Second Local Service
An applicant also looked to amend the commission’s FM Table of Allotments
Business and Law
Three New Companies Added to FCC’s Communications Threat List
Action is designed to strengthen America’s communications networks against national security threats
News and Business
SBE Mentor Program Continues to Flourish
More than 100 mentors and mentees from TV and radio engineering fields have connected
Business and Law
First Batch of EEO Audit Letters on the Way
The first group of TV and radio stations have until May 5 to upload...