Business and Law
USSI Global Preps for Phase II for Intelsat
Technology company is helping satellite company through the C-Band migration
Business and Law
Business and Law
Broadcasters Blame Big Tech for Diversity Deficits
Undertake major pushback back on FCC reinstating reporting form
Business and Law
12 Stations in New England Risk License Expiration
These broadcasters didn’t file for renewal by the December deadline
Local
FCC Tentatively Awards CP to Blackfeet Tribe
The noncommercial educational station would be located on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in western...
Business and Law
FM Stations Will be Fully Reimbursed for Expenses Tied to TV Repack
FCC ups payout to 100% from special relocation fund
Local
Ohio LPFM Heading to Hearing Over Alleged Violations
Alleged misrepresentations include listing a deceased person on the board of directors
Business and Law
FCC Has Harsh Words for Cumulus
“Repeated disregard of these rules by a broadcaster of Cumulus’ size and scope is...
Business and Law
CARIAD Joins RadioDNS
Builds on Volkswagen Group’s existing relationship with hybrid radio advocate
Business and Law
Radio Ratings Overtake TV Among Some Demos
Cumulus's Bouvard looks at media use habits and what it means for radio
Business and Law
iHeartMedia Dishes on Latest Financial News
Multiplatform group says momentum built in Q4
NAB
NAB Opens Application Window for 2023 Broadcast Leadership Training Program
The NAB Leadership Foundation also announced the 2021 graduates of the executive training course
NAB
NAB Opposes Forest Service Proposal to Add Comms Fee for Rural Coverage
Says $1,400 annual fee could jeopardize small broadcast operations
Business and Law
FCC Finalizes Changes to Radio Tech Rules
Class D NCE stations may be able to increase power and coverage
Manufacturers
Audio-Technica Canada Opens New Headquarters
A-T hosts grand opening of new HQ in St. Hubert, Quebec
Business and Law
Friends of WLRN Sign Management Agreement
School Board of Miami-Dade County hires the organization to manage the public stations
Business and Law
iHeart Pursues “Brand Safety” With Sounder Deal
Media firm invests in contextual targeting for audio
NAB
LeGeyt: We Must Confront Big Tech’s Online Dominance
NAB president/CEO address Media Institute’s Communications Forum
Business and Law
FCC, NTIA Seek Better Spectrum Coordination
“We need a whole-of-government approach to spectrum policy”
Business and Law
FCC Updates Political Programming, Recordkeeping Rules
New rules go into effect March 14
Business and Law
Broadcasters Reiterate Opposition to Disclosure Rule
Oral arguments are set for April in appeal of FCC mandate
Business and Law
SBS Seeks OK for More Foreign Investment
Company asks the FCC to approve a higher equity share
Business and Law
Idaho AM Station Faces FCC Hearing
Commission says KPCQ was off the air for 80% of a 2-1/2 year stretch...
NAB
LeGeyt Dismisses Proposed Royalty “Starter Fee”
NAB head says passage of AMFA would mean artists get less airtime not more
Business and Law
Unauthorized Broadcasting Nets Miss. Station $7,000 Fine
WMOX charged with failing to file an application on time and broadcasting without a...
NAB
Radio and Performers Are Back, Arguing Over Royalties
Curtis LeGeyt, Gloria Estefan are among those who testified to House Judiciary
Business and Law
SiriusXM Introduces AudioID, an “Identity Solution”
Company thinks it’ll be a big deal in helping marketers reach listeners at scale
Business and Law
FCC Orders Unlit Antenna Structure Dismantled
Despite questions about ownership, the structure poses a significant hazard and must come down
Business and Law
FCC Set to Finalize Changes to Radio Technical Rules
Updates coming to commission’s technical provisions in February
Local
Channel Change Stirs Discord in Arizona
Media Bureau steps in after stations trade accusations
Business and Law
NATE Issues New Climber/Rescuer Training Standard
The updated safety resource offers guidance on climbing and rescue training
Business and Law
FCC Adopts Revised Political Broadcast Rules
New rules deal exclusively with over-the-air political advertising
Need to Know
FCC Issues Reminder on Filing Process
Don’t use email to submit filings that belong in LMS
Need to Know
FCC Shares Cyber Warnings About Russia
All communications companies should heed a recent security advisory, it said
Business and Law
Texas Broadcasters React to Possible DIRS Mandate
FCC considering mandatory disaster reporting for broadcasters
Business and Law
Deadline to File Webcasting Fee Is on the Horizon
Fee and usage statement to be filed by Jan. 31.
Manufacturers
GBS Inks Deal in Canada With Octave Communications
Octave will sell and support MaxxCasting systems
Local
Puerto Rico Translator Handed $3,500 Forfeiture
Permittee cited for failing to file a license on time and for 10 months...
Business and Law
These Stations Are at Risk of Losing Their Licenses
Renewals were due last fall but not submitted
Business and Law
FCC Says No to Appeal for a New AM in L.A.
Schwab Multimedia has been trying to build at 1500 kHz in Culver City
Business and Law
Kansas Broadcaster Enters Consent Decree
FCC agreed to a one-year renewal for five stations and $7,000 civil penalty
Business and Law
Late Renewal Could Cost Arizona Station $3,000
Sonora Broadcasting filed a license renewal application for KAPR months after the deadline