Headlines
iHeartMedia, GBS Spar Again Over Geo-Targeting
Tech developer says the media company keeps “rehashing criticisms”
FCC
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
NAB
Broadcasters Again Push Back on Foreign Government ID
NAB and others say rule will bring “imminent, irreparable harm”
Headlines
CTA’s Gary Shapiro: Confirm Gigi Sohn to FCC
Biden this week renominated Sohn as his pick for the fifth FCC commissioner
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
Business and Law
Arkansas Licensee Faces $17,500 Forfeiture
Stations were silent for two-and-a-half months, the FCC said
Business and Law
The FCC Studies Internet EAS Alerting
But broadcasters worry about technical, regulatory and compliance obstacles
Business and Law
Broadcasters Ask Court to Block Disclosure Mandate
NAB and its allies continue to duke it out with the FCC over content...
Business and Law
FCC Grants iHeart Petition on GMEI Foreign Investment
Says the ruling should help incentivize other investments and benefit U.S. trade policy
Guest Commentaries
A Genset Mandate? Only if Uncle Sam Pays
Let’s be realistic about the resources available to smaller-market radio
Business and Law
Disability Groups: Streamers Should Carry Emergency Alerts
Cord-cutters need access to warnings, too