Good Karma Gets FCC OK For ‘MVP Modification

The broadcasting arm of the Milwaukee-based company helmed by Craig Karmazin has received FCC approval to modify the facilities of an AM station that years ago was home to WLUP and, before that, WCFL.  The Chicago change was granted over the objection of an individual in Berwyn, Ill.
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FCC Update To ‘Part 73’ Rules Now Effective

The new "Part 73" rules impact full power and Class A TV services, as the FCC adopted rules that it believes reflect the transition from analog to digital-only operations and the completion of the post-incentive auction transition to a smaller television band with fewer channels.

Portland, Ore. LPFM Gets FCC Fine Cancellation

The Media Bureau has cancelled a proposed fine handed to the licensee of a low-powered FM station serving the Oregon metropolis that is "dedicated to playing under-heard Rock music from around the globe."

Big Cable Nets Get An Audio Description Exemption

Three top cable television networks have won an exemption from the FCC's audio description rules applicable to the top five national non-broadcast networks.  Why? It has everything to do with the lack of non-live programming in prime-time.

FM Digital Supplemental Comment Dates Affirmed

The FCC's Media Bureau has established a comment and reply comment period for those wishing to chime in on a “Petition for Clarification,” submitted jointly by the NAB and HD Radio parent Xperi Inc., pertaining to a Notice for Proposed Rulemaking on FM digital power.
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NAB Affirms Its Latest D.C. Policy Agenda

Reach. Trust. Public Safety. Localism. Marketplace realities.  These are some of the key themes reflecting the NAB Broadcasters' Policy Agenda for the 118th Congress, shared by the organization at time when the fight for AM radio has become a major endeavor.

Cumulus Moves Ahead With Foreign Ownership Ask

Cumulus Media is gaining attention for a move that's not directly related to that plan's enactment, but is tied to the party that prompted the decision to move forward with the effort: Singapore-based Renew Group.

New Kauai FMs Get FCC’s Blessings. It’s Good News For PMG

A total of six brand-new radio stations will be added to the Table of Allotments in the state of Hawaii, the FCC has announced by way of a trio of announcements from the Media Bureau. However, on Kauai, Pacific Media Group is a winner, thanks to a counterproposal.
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A General Counsel Transition For CPB

Westwood Smithers Jr., the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Chief Legal Officer since 2005, is retiring after a long and distinguished career. This means that, starting March 11, CPB will have a new SVP/General Counsel, charged with promoting and defending CPB's legal interests.

Promotions, Additions For iHeartMedia’s D.C. Policy Team

The Government Affairs office for the nation's No. 1 owner of radio stations has elevated two women to the respective roles of Exec. VP and VP. At the same time, there's a new Senior Director/Policy Counsel as the team welcomes a new Manager of Government Affairs.
Senator Jacky Rosen with Chris Jordan SVP, Entravision Las Vegas, Michael Christenson, CEO Entravision, and Jeff Liberman, President and COO, Entravision (Photo: Business Wire)

In Key Election Year, Entravision Upsizes Its Nevada News Efforts

It's being called a "milestone" that underscores a "three-decade commitment of empowering the Latino community through trusted news and resources." Introducing a new state-of-the-art news facility in Las Vegas from Entravision Communications.
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A ‘VASC’ Win In Wisconsin For New Noncomm FM

FCC Audio Division Chief Al Shuldiner has made his determination as to who should be awarded the right to build a new noncommercial radio station in Wisconsin. Eight groups sought the right to build the property, including the parent of KLOVE. It's been awarded to another group.

Shure Supports Key Wireless Microphone FCC Order

Wireless microphones continue to play an active role in supporting productions in a wide range of sectors, and to meet those customer needs, Shure asked for unlicensed Wireless Multi-Channel Audio Systems (WMAS) with higher power and the FCC agreed.

A Mitten State Radio Commitment From The DNC

The Democratic National Committee has launched a new print and radio ad campaign to reach Black, Latino, and Native American voters in Michigan. The ads highlight such key Democratic legislative highlights as lowering prescription drug costs for seniors and passing bipartisan gun safety legislation.

FCC’s 2018 Quadrennial Order’s Effective Date Affirmed

The Federal Register on Thursday offered a summary of the 2018 Quadrennial Review Report and Order, which largely keeps intact broadcast radio and TV local ownership rules while tightening a broadcast television regulatory policy. As such, an effective date has been locked in.