Business and Law
Ohio Broadcaster Pays $8,000 in Consent Decree
Decision finalizes FCC investigation into unauthorized license transfer
Business and Law
Headlines
LeGeyt Reiterates NAB Opposition to Performance Fees
In Capitol Hill appearance, he cites local ad revenue as being "currently on life...
Headlines
FCC, CISA Ask Governors to Support Communication Networks
Radio and TV are among essential entities identified by Pai and Krebs.
Business and Law
Who’s Buying What: VRT’s Studio Brussel Opts for SmartRadio
Belgian public broadcaster VRT launches new streams with the platform
Business and Law
MMTC, LULAC Urge FCC to Consider Multilingual Needs During Emergencies
Specifically acknowledge the needs amid a pandemic, as well as hurricanes and tornadoes
Business and Law
Schmidt Grant Helps Fund Public Radio Regional Newsrooms
Latest center will be in the Midwest
Business and Law
FCC Proposes Regulatory Fees for 2020 Amid Uncertain Media Marketplace
Proposal of $339 million is the exact amount requested in fiscal year 2019
Business and Law
FCC Lists Stations at Risk of Losing Licenses
Commission says these need to file for renewal ASAP
Programming and Sales
Skyview Networks Pushes Ad Tailored Campaigns
Satellite program distributor highlights regional distribution options
Business and Law
NAB Says C-Band Cost Structure Should Await Satellite Transition Details
Association commented on FCC’s preliminary “cost catalog” to be used in reimbursements
Business and Law
FCC Revises Public Notice Application Rules
Makes public notices shorter, more uniform; eliminates newspaper requirement
Business and Law
Unions Call on Broadcasters to Protect News Workers
They say guidelines are designed to protect employees at home or in the workplace
Business and Law
Legal Settlement Is Reached in Orban Business Dispute
Europe assets go to Orban Labs; Peter Lee is promoted; Jay Brentlinger now a...
Programming and Sales
EMF Launches Podcast Distribution Effort
Christian radio network leader announces Accessmore platform
Programming and Sales
Radio Listening Audiences Rebound Despite Pandemic Impact
Nielsen report finds those with greater spending optimism are more likely to be heavy...
Business and Law
iHeartMedia’s Q1 Results Dinged by COVID-19
Sets stage for potential painful second quarter
Business and Law
SiriusXM Will Debut New Hybrid Radio System in Audi Cars
Entertainment platform includes on-demand functionality
Business and Law
Beasley Media “Begins Reopening Process”
Plan includes maximum of 25% of a cluster’s workforce in place to start
Business and Law
iHeart Offers Programmatic “COVID Recovery Program”
Includes location-based messaging that takes into account different local reopening conditions
Business and Law
Large Groups Wave a Caution Flag on Geo-Targeting
They argue that not enough is known for the FCC to move forward
Business and Law
Station Groups Push for Translators to Originate Content
Two dozen local broadcast companies think the FCC should go beyond the GBS booster...
Business and Law
FCC Waives an EEO Requirement for Rehires
Broadcasters slammed by coronavirus need not do “broad outreach” when rehiring
Business and Law
FCC Deletes Call Signs of Two California FM Stations
Questions of proper incorporation thwart noncommercial to commercial modification
Business and Law
Let’s Investigate Geo-Targeting, NAB Tells FCC
Broadcast association does express some concerns about interference and digital radio compatibility
Business and Law
FCC Eliminates Its Own Engineering Division
Division will be folded into the FCC Industry Analysis Division
Business and Law
FCC Debuts New Seal
Design elements include new technologies impacting communications
Business and Law
“This Is Not the Time to Raise Fees”
State broadcast association cites revenue declines of 60 to 70%
Business and Law
NAB Presses FCC to Update Its Competition Definitions
Says radio’s fight for relevance and ad dollars is not limited to other broadcasters
Business and Law
FCC Finalizes LPFM Rule Changes in New Order
The commission adopted four main proposals including expanding the use of directional antennas
Business and Law
Cruz Proposes Law Limiting Station Language Changes to Eliminate Propaganda
Senator says FCC loophole contributes to foreign disinformation
Business and Law
Alabama FM Seeks Power Increase to Deal With Changes Due to Coronavirus
Blackbelt Broadcasting applied for auxiliary waiver for WLYB(FM)
Business and Law
FCC Reiterates: Protect Your EAS Gear
Message comes from the chief of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
Business and Law
NAB Campaign Targets Coronavirus Aid, Federal Ads for Local Stations
Association is encouraging congressional outreach from members and citizens
News and Business
Oregon Firm Plans to Introduce “Parking Lot Radio”
Low-cost transmitter will be aimed at churches and other AM Part 15 applications
Business and Law
Broadcasters Small and Large Pursue PPP Loans
Many did not receive funding in the first round, while bigger broadcast groups seek...
Business and Law
Supreme Court Asked to Weigh In on Media Deregulation Decision
Group pressing the court to overturn an appeals court ruling includes FCC, NAB and...
Business and Law
How Will iHeart’s “Centers of Excellence” Strategy Play Out?
Pittman: “We don’t think the quality will go down, we want the best programming...