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Closing A Broadcast Transaction: Nightmare, Or Dream Come True?

Erwin Krasnow of Garvey Schubert Barer and Doug Ferber of DEFcom Advisors have written a series of articles exclusively for RBR+TVBR on what can go wrong at closing and how to “click the ruby slippers” to avoid any problems. Here's the first installment.

Ahmed Upped In NAB’s Media Relations Office

In February 2011, the NAB welcomed Zamir Ahmed as its Media Relations Manager following a two-year stint as deputy press secretary for the House Committee on Small Business. He later rose to the director role. Now, he's been promoted again.
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FCC To Three Licensees: Pay Up, Or You’re Dead

A trio of AM radio stations across the South have each been ordered by Washington to pay their overdue regulatory fees, plus interest and any administrative costs, right now. If not, the FCC has agreed move forward with a license revocation hearing. 

Benner On Washington: ‘The Ostrich Syndrome’

Long before featured columnist Ken Benner began writing about "the abuse of the media and, in particular, broadcasting," he focused on consumer financial abuse. This fueled his desire to fight for radio and TV station owners. In this column, his discontent with Capitol Hill leaders continues.

Diversity Call, In Unison: Minority Tax Certificate Works

Without the tools needed to foment multicultural owners, "we may not have an opportunity to learn, to lead, and to own," warns the VP/GM of an Urban radio station in the nation's No. 1 revenue market. The comments came at the FCC Media Bureau symposium on current and future trends in broadcast media.

Terry Takes Acting Duties As FCC Diversity Director

Larry Hudson has transitioned to the FCC's Office of Communications Business Opportunities, from the role of Director of the agency's Office of Workplace Diversity. As such, an acting director has been selected for the office by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai.

American Tower Shares Surge On T-Mobile Merger OK

With T-Mobile now on target to complete its merger with Sprint by April 1, putting DISH in the driver's seat on becoming the nation's fourth-largest wireless services company, tower companies are likely to benefit from the rollout of 5G spurred by the companies' moves. As such, American Tower shares lifted by more than 4% on Tuesday.

FCC Order Axes ‘Obsolete’ Public File Requirements

The Commission on Wednesday (3/18) adopted an Order making revisions to parts 73 and 76 of the Commission's rules. This eliminates what the FCC has considered to be obsolete transitional public file requirement language in its regulations.

Benner On Washington: More Tails From Mock Inspection Trails

What sort of advise does Media Information Bureau featured columnist Ken Benner have for broadcast station operators that may want an alternative FCC inspection, which he has specialized in for decades? Here's what he has to say, in this column you'll only see at RBR+TVBR.

FCC Extends Waiver of Sponsorship ID Requirements for COVID-19 PSAs

The FCC has adopted an Order extending through August 31 a previous waiver of sponsorship identification requirements to promote the airing of COVID-19 public service announcements.
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

Broadcast Resource Hub Unveiled By NAB

The NAB has flipped the switch on its all-new Broadcast Resource Hub, a comprehensive one-stop-shop for resources, tools and information on the most relevant issues impacting local radio and television stations. The online portal provides access to various resources created by NAB and the NAB Leadership Foundation (NABLF).

Countdown to Decision 2020: How Hispanics Will Shape The Nation

What is the impact of U.S. Hispanics on the 2020 U.S. presidential election, in addition to down-ballot races of considerable importance? This was the focal point of a Thursday webinar presented by the Culture Marketing Council, the voice of Hispanic marketing.

NABLF Launches First Time Manager Fellowship

The fellowship will fund enrollment for 10 fellows in the First Time Manager Series. The deadline to apply for the fellowship is December 18 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Fellows will be selected through a competitive application process
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA)

Meet the Eight New GOP Members of the House E&C Committee

With the start of the 117th U.S. Congress, the House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader became Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who succeeds the now-retired Greg Walden. On Thursday, Rodgers revealed that eight fellow GOP members will be seated with her on the powerful committee that maintains oversight of the FCC.

LPTV/TV Translators: Here’s Your Transition Date Reminder

The Media Bureau is reminding all low power television and TV translator stations that the digital transition date — when stations must terminate all analog television operations — is fast approaching.