Salem’s Twin Cities Leader Shifts Full Focus To D.C. Role
Since September 2021, the GM of Salem's Minneapolis radio stations has also led the publicly traded company's regulatory and public policy discussions in Washington, D.C. Starting today, he'll be devoting all of his time to Salem's efforts at the FCC and on Capitol Hill. Who's his Twin Cities successor?
VPM Asks FCC For New Blue Ridge Channel
A principal NPR and PBS Member serving the Commonwealth of Virginia has petitioned the FCC to add a channel to its Table of Allotments for a city between the college town of Charlottesville and Staunton, along the busy I-81 corridor to the south of the home of James Madison University.
Senate Commerce Committee Sees Senior Staff Changes
The ranking member of the Senate Commerce Committee has announced three senior staff promotions within the legislative body in the upper house of Congress that maintains oversight of the Federal Communications Commission.
A LeGeyt Plea For Journalism’s Future Comes To The Hill
Why is NAB President/CEO Curtis LeGeyt spending Wednesday on Capitol Hill? He's testifying at a Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law hearing squarely focused on the "future of journalism."
FCC Releases Broadcast Station Totals For Q4 2023
Another rise in the number of noneducational FM radio stations was during the final quarter of 2023, as commercial AM and FM radio stations again declined in number, continuing a trend that began earlier in the year.
Meet Sinclair’s Lead Capitol Hill Corporate Advocate, A NAB Alum
The SVP/Deputy General Counsel of the NAB has exited the nation's chief broadcast media lobbying group after 10 years to accept a key legislative and regulatory advocacy role at the company helmed by Chris Ripley.
Meet Brendan Carr’s New Legal Advisor
The Senior Counsel to the Chief of the FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau has joined the office of Republican Commissioner Brendan Carr, to serve as his new Legal Advisor.
From Broadcast Advocacy To MVPD Needs For Ahmed
On December 15 came word that he would be relinquishing his VP of Communications post for "a telecom industry job." Little did anyone know that Zamir Ahmed would be joining a lobbying group squarely opposed to much of what the NAB has advocated for on behalf of its television industry members.
Assyrian TV Station Fined For LMS Tardiness
An Assyrian educational and cultural organization dedicated to the national aspirations and well being of the Assyrian people and the language of Jesus Christ is being handed a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for failing to adhere to the FCC's quarterly issues/programs rules.
Pippin Promoted To Lerman Senter Member Role
He worked for broadcast stations for several years before becoming a communications attorney. Now, he's been elevated to the role of Member at Washington, D.C. law firm Lerman Senter.
Rosenworcel’s Year That Was: Ensuring ‘A Vibrant Broadcasting Sector’
While heavy on 5G and broadband issues, a year-in-review note from FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel did highlight two initiatives impacting television and radio broadcasters, respectively. As she explained, "We want spectrum policies that nurture a vibrant broadcasting sector."
FCC’s ‘FM6’ LPTV Rules Take Effect
With the release on Thursday of a public notice, the FCC's Media Bureau has put into effect its rules regarding the continued analog service heard on 87.7 MHz for licensed low-power television stations using VHF Channel 6 across the U.S.
FCC Rate Regulation Users Get Q3 Inflation Adjustment Figures
Rate-regulated cable operators that use FCC Forms to justify their cable rates have an important update in hand from the FCC's Media Bureau and Office of Economics and Analytics.
Canadian Radio Broadcaster Can Say N.Y. FM Is ‘My’ Station
The co-founders of Renfrew, Ont.-based My Broadcasting Corp. have received approval from the FCC to obtain the 80% interest in the licensee of a Cape Vincent, N.Y., radio station held by three shareholders — a decision that will make this Upstate New York FM serving Kingston, Ont., wholly owned by a Canadian broadcasting company.
CPB Head Responds To Cruz’s Affirmative Action ‘Mandate’ Concern
The President/CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting on December 22 responded to Sen. Ted Cruz's questions and opinions regarding the group's Community Service Grant program and CPB's commitment to diversity, objectivity and balance.