The National Association of Broadcasters is calling for the Commission to modify the “outdated” radio ownership rules as part of its every-four-years review of media ownership planned for later this year. The request came in the form of a letter…
Beasley Media Group CEO Caroline Beasley has been unanimously reelected as NAB Joint Board Chair; Tri-State Communications CEO Randy Gravley was reelected Radio Board Chair, and Hearst Television President Jordan Wertlieb was reelected Television Board Chair.
The Senate Commerce Committee begins its hearing on the nomination of Geoffrey Starks to the FCC on June 20. Starks was nominated by the administration to supplant fellow Democrat Mignon Clyburn, who has resigned.
The Subcommittee on Communications and Technology of the House Energy and Commerce Committee has sent the PIRATE Act (H. R. 5709) to the full committee. If it passes out of the full committee, it will go to a vote in…
A federal judge has overruled the Department of Justice and has cleared the way for AT&T to take over Time Warner, rejecting the DOJ’s argument that the purchase would violate antitrust laws. Judge Richard Leon’s ruling comes with no conditions…
Our congratulations to sales consultant Pat Bryson, who has been named one of Radio Ink’s “Most Influential Women of 2018.” She’s one of the best, and we’re delighted that is being acknowledged.
IHeartMedia has the approval of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to obtain post-bankruptcy petition financing to pay off some loan interest. The new loans are protected against foreclosure and other actions by pre-petition creditors.
The FCC Audio Division has denied the filing of the Center for International Media Action, Common Frequency, and the Prometheus Media Project against almost 1000 applications for FM translators. The Commission found the objections of the advocacy groups to be…
Last September, New Jersey illegal operator Ivan Angeles was hit with a $15,000 fine. Mr. Angeles filed a Petition for Reconsideration, alleging that his lack of timely response was due to his not receiving the correspondence. The Commission, saying that…
There are 27 of them in all, qualified to bid on 33 new construction permits in FM translator Auction 83, scheduled to start June 21. The qualified bidders include Juan A. Ayala; Better Best, Inc.; Bible Broadcasting Network, Inc.; Big…
The FCC’s proposal to make it easier to resolve interference complaints (Media Bureau Docket Number 18-119) is now in the midst of the comment period, which ends on July 6, with replies due by August 6.
The Commission has issued Notices of Inquiry for two proposals designed to improve the lot of FM operators. One would establish a new Class C4 F category to allow stations in Zone II to operate with an ERP of 6-12kW…