News and Business
MMTC Completes Sale of WVOX(AM) in New York
Station was donated to nonprofit organization by family of Bill O'Shaughnessy
MMTC
News and Business
MMTC Brokerage Closes on Sale of Donated FM
KRPH had been donated to the program that boosts minority ownership
Business and Law
NAB Finds Fault with FCC’s New Foreign-Sponsorship Proposal
Group says proposed rules places “unconstitutional burden” on broadcasters
NAB
MMTC, NAB Square Off on Multilingual Alerting
Organizations at odds over proposal to create “designated hitter” stations
Business and Law
Broadcasters Blame Big Tech for Diversity Deficits
Undertake major pushback back on FCC reinstating reporting form
NAB
Broadcasters Again Push Back on Foreign Government ID
NAB and others say rule will bring “imminent, irreparable harm”
Guest Commentaries
Improving Opportunities for Minority Broadcasters
A Q&A with NABOB President Jim Winston to look at NABOB, its priorities and...
NAB
FCC Denies NAB Stay Petition on Foreign-Sponsorship ID Rules
NAB and other industry groups had asked for delay pending outcome of lawsuit
News and Business
MMTC Calls for Proactive FCC Lead on 6G Rollout
Wireless policy needed for economic and national security, MMTC said in letter to Rosenworcel
Business and Law
Seven Initiatives for Racial Justice in Media
MMTC says it’s time for the FCC to show it cares about inclusion
Guest Commentaries
Pushing Broadcast Ownership Diversity
A Q&A with David Honig to look into the proposed tax certificate bills before...
Guest Commentaries
Building the Public Interface of the Black Information Network
A Q&A with Angela Ingram on her role as one of the public interfaces...
Business and Law
MMTC Outlines “Racial Justice” Initiatives for FCC
“No federal body has a greater need to create and preserve racial justice than...
Guest Commentaries
Getting a Look Inside the BIN
A Q&A with Tanita Myers on the inner workings of the Black Information Network
Guest Commentaries
Coles Takes a Bold Step
A Q&A with Tony Coles on his new job, president of the Black Information...
People News
Branson Takes Over at MMTC as Coley Retires
Former FCC advisor and veteran telecom and media lawyer is a familiar face in...
Guest Commentaries
Looking to Radio for a Bounce-Back
A Q&A with Amador Bustos, president and CEO of Bustos Media
Tech and Gear
Minority Groups Call for a Geo-Targeting Pilot
MMTC, NABOB call for industry parties to work together
Business and Law
NAB Details Its “Cannibalization” Worry
Here are details on one of its key arguments against geo-targeting
Business and Law
California AM Donated to Chang Media Group
MMTC program promotes minority entrepreneurship
Guest Commentaries
Keeping Sports Hot in the Age of Coronavirus
A Q&A with Jeff Chang of the Chang Media Group
Business and Law
MMTC Seeks Donated Gear for Broadcaster Hit by Protest
Kongsue Xiong runs an AM station in St. Paul
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
News and Business
MMTC: Don’t Eviscerate EEO
But smaller broadcasters say the burden of current rule compliance is significant
Business and Law
MMTC Volunteers to Take Ownership of “Ailing” Stations
FCC recently dismissed applications for AM stations and translator construction permit
Business and Law
A Debate Over EEO Audits
MMTC, NAB and ACA take different stances on issue of auditing stations on their...
Business and Law
Groups Call on FCC to Waive First-Term Fees for Incubating AM/FM Stations
MMTC, NABOB say waiving of fees sends powerful message about importance of diversity via...
Columns and Views
The FM Class C4 Proposal: The Latest
Sorting out sticking points and maintaining forward momentum
Guest Commentaries
Multilingual Emergency Broadcasting: A Moral Imperative for the Radio Industry
Find “designated hitters” in markets to take on secondary language EAS messaging
Business and Law
MMTC One of Many Groups Asking FCC to Disregard NAB Proposal
Organization says “extreme proposal” for revamping radio ownership rules could “destroy” ownership diversity
Business and Law
Groups Press FCC to Recommit to Promoting Media Diversity
Organizations tell FCC to abandon proposals that homogenize the market during Quadrennial Review process
Guest Commentaries
Relaxing Local Ownership Caps Would Harm AM Radio, Says MMTC
Organization said relaxation will discourage minority ownership and undo incubator efforts
Columns and Views
Midway Broadcasting Chair Says Radio Cannot Solely Concentrate on Listeners
A Q&A with Melody Spann Cooper, chairman of Midway Broadcasting Corp.
News and Business
Commission Moves EEO Efforts to Enforcement Bureau
The work previously was done under the umbrella of the Media Bureau
Columns and Views
Where Things Stand for FM Class C4: the Waiver Route
A 12 kW power option for some Class A FMs may be within reach,...
Business and Law
FCC Eliminates One EEO Report Filing Requirement
Move designed to reduce regulatory burdens for broadcasters
News and Business
FCC Looks at Local Ownership Rule
Here’s a summary of what’s at stake in the current commission NPRM
News and Business
How a Broadcast Multiple List Website Got Started
A Q&A with Sandi Bergman about RadioTVDeals.com
Industry News
MMTC, NABOB Ask Court to Reject Part of FCC Incubator Program
They say it is illegal abuse of discretion
News and Business
As Hurricane Bears Down, Spanish Communications Are Vital, Groups Say
MMTC and LULAC urge steps be taken in key markets within the storm’s path
Industry News
FCC Votes to Move EEO Enforcement
Pai has said it will improve agency fight against discrimination