Business and Law
FCC Continues Consent Decree Initiative
To settle public file issues, it has entered into approximately 230 agreements
FCC
Business and Law
USSI Global Preps for Phase II for Intelsat
Technology company is helping satellite company through the C-Band migration
News and Business
FCC Names 15 Tentative Winners of FM CPs
It announces results of its MX threshold fair distribution analysis
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...
Headlines
Senate Commerce Sends Sohn Nomination to Senate for Vote on FCC Seat
Nomination heads to Senate for full vote, unless hold is placed
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
Programming and Sales
No, Really, You Can’t Win
An iHeart station in Florida faces a contest rule penalty
Headlines
FCC Moves to Protect Against Russian Cyberattacks
FCC Chair wants public input on protecting against vulnerabilities
Headlines
iHeartMedia, GBS Spar Again Over Geo-Targeting
Tech developer says the media company keeps “rehashing criticisms”
Headlines
Gigi Sohn FCC Nomination Vote Scheduled
March 3 set for delayed committee vote that would advance the nominee to consideration...
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
Headlines
Texas LPFM Issued Forfeiture for Late-filed Application
FCC issued the fine to Holy Spirit Oil Filled Ministry
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
Headlines
Deadlines Are Set to Comment on EAS Changes
FCC wants your input on a whole bunch of alerting issues
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...
Headlines
FCC Raises Broader Questions About EAS
In proposing to improve visual alerts, it also asks about larger potential changes
NAB
NAB Supports Directional FM Modeling
But the association urges the FCC to put “guardrails” in place
Headlines
FCC Reduces Fine on Successful Bidder
Applicant for new FM had missed a paperwork deadline
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...
Headlines
Gigi Sohn Nomination Pulled from Confirmation Vote
Committee says that recalibration was due to lining up enough Democratic votes
People News
FCC Taps New Media Bureau Chief
Attorney Holly Saurer to lead bureau, following in footsteps of prior chief Michelle Carey
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
Headlines
Sohn Says She Will Recuse Herself from Broadcast Copyright, Retrans Issues
Nominee says voluntary recusal will be in effect for the first three years of...
News Makers
Sohn Nomination to Get Commerce Committee Vote
A committee vote on her confirmation is on the agenda for Feb. 2 executive...
Local
Channel Change Stirs Discord in Arizona
Media Bureau steps in after stations trade accusations
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
News Makers
Getting to Know Nathan Simington
Republican commissioner expresses empathy for broadcasters facing business challenges
Need to Know
FCC Shares Cyber Warnings About Russia
All communications companies should heed a recent security advisory, it said
Headlines
GBS Says iHeart Is Being Hypocritical on Geo-Targeting
It says a comparison to iHeart’s AdBuilder is relevant
Business and Law
Texas Broadcasters React to Possible DIRS Mandate
FCC considering mandatory disaster reporting for broadcasters
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