‘ZoneCasting’ Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Comment Dates Set
On April 2, the FCC released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in its proceeding to "modernize and revise its rules" by permitting limited, voluntary program origination on FM booster stations. Comment dates are now affirmed.
With Clock Ticking, WADL Shareholder Plans Deal OK Rally
The FCC has yet to approve the $75 million sale of WADL-38 in Detroit — a deal announced in May 2023. The proposed buyer is entangled in matters tied to its cozy relationship with Nexstar, but that isn't stopping one of WADL's minority shareholders to rally the Commission to grant the transaction.
NAB Releases Self-Inspection Guides for Radio/TV
The National Association of Broadcasters has released new broadcast station self-inspection guides for FM and television stations. These two guides assist broadcasters in conducting a self-inspection of their stations.
Ex-FM Translator Licensee Must Pay Sizable FCC Fine
An FM translator serving Alabama's biggest market must fork over thousands of dollars to the FCC for operating the facility at a variance from its licensed transmitter location without the Commission's authorization.
Changes Come to E&C GOP Subcommittee Assignments
Republican Members House of Representatives subcommittee assignments within the influential Energy and Commerce Committee have shifted, Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers announced on Thursday.
FCC Personal Safety Rule Would Impact ‘Connected Car’
The FCC on Tuesday confirmed that it plans to launch a formal proceeding to examine how it can best help stop abusers from using connectivity tools in vehicles to harass and intimidate their partners.
MMTC Cheers FCC’s Multilingual EAS Effort
Comments on proposed rules designed to make it easier for emergency managers to send alerts to those who do not understand English over the nation’s broadcast airwaves are due by the end of Monday. On Friday, the Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council likes what it sees.
Salem To Debut Weekly Capitol Hill Report
Salem Media Group is putting the finishing touches on a new multimedia weekly program that will be hosted by the current President of the Family Research Council and will feature the man who presently holds the title of Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Meet The NAB’s New Deputy GC
The NAB is welcoming a new SVP/Deputy General Counsel, an individual who will help develop and advance the association's policy goals across a broad range of issue that impact broadcast radio and television industry members. In particular, he will lead advocacy on NEXTGEN TV.
Carr Slames Rosenworcel Push For ‘Biden Internet Control Plan’
The Wednesday morning announcement that Jessica Rosenworcel wishes to undo Ajit Pai's decision to erase a Tom Wheeler-era FCC decision to place Title II classification on broadband — "net neutrality," in everyday parlance — was slammed by the senior Republican on the FCC.
GM, Honda Lobbying Congress To Fight AM Radio Legislation
The AM for Every Vehicle Act has already gained majority support of Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. It is nearing a simple majority in the Senate. Did heavy lobbying from automakers including General Motors and Honda to prevent the bill from moving forward fall flat?
NAB Expands Diversity Symposium to Other Industries
In a change from 2023, the program features a new structure that caters to the diversity of the NAB Show audience with individual sessions focusing on inclusion across the wider media, entertainment and technology industries.
Vertical Bridge Wins Exemption On Some FCC Tower Lighting Rules
Vertical Bridge and Drake Services have been granted a FCC waiver of lighting inspection requirements for antenna structures that use a state-of-the-art continuous monitoring system. Details came on Tuesday in a Memorandum Opinion and Order.
FCC Recharters Its Communications Equity and Diversity Council
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has confirmed the recharter of the agency’s Communications Equity and Diversity Council and on Thursday named members to the advisory panel. The timing is key, as the CEDC's first meeting is Wednesday.
FCC’s EEO Audits Begin
Are you among the lucky 5% of radio station owners who will randomly receive an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) audit for 2024? You'll soon find out, as the FCC Enforcement Bureau has initiated its first round of verification checks.