The Commission has proposed a $1000 fine for a late license renewal application against WXEI-LP /Crestview, FL owner X-Static enterprises. In addition, two more station licensees have entered Consent Decrees regarding their failure to comply with political public file rules.…
The Commission rights a wrong.
The FCC has rescinded a proposal to fine Willtronics Broadcasting for a late license renewal for WFLQ/French Lick, IN; it turns out that the licensee had, in fact, requested an extension, which fact was overlooked in the original Notice of…
Giving new meaning to the term “absentee owner.”
Mike Hubbard, owner of the Auburn Network, comprising more than half a dozen radio stations and translator signals in small Alabama markets, is serving a four-year prison term for ethics violations committed while he was in the state legislature. Now,…
Big chunk of iHeartMedia stock scooped up by the brits.
A trust with British millionaire Michael Tabor as its beneficiary has bought enough stock to own an 8.8% interest in the media giant. It also turns out that Tabor is the father of Ashley Tabor-King, who owns the company that…
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame names nominees.
Sixteen artists and groups will vie for induction into the RRHOF this year: Mary J Blige, Kate Bush, Devo, Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Chaka Kahn, Carole King, Fela Kuti, LL Cool J, The New York Dolls, Rage…
FCC proposes geotargeting on FM boosters, approves test; NAB objects.
The issue originated with a petition by GeoBroadcast Solutions to allow geotargeted programming content on FM boosters, which turned into a proposal by the Commission. Meanwhile, GeoBroadcast Solutions got approval to test its system at a radio station in San…
The IBA offers new sales webinar series.
A series of sales seminars, called “IBA BrandKamp,” will be conducted online by consultant Chuck Mefford as a free service to members of the Independent Broadcasters Association. The webinars will occur on the third Tuesday of every month, starting Tuesday,…
ACM Radio Awards nominees named.
Small market radio is well represented among those nominated for the 55th annual awards, including double-nominees KATI/Jefferson City, MO; KKNU/Eugene, OR; and WXBQ/Bristol, VA. The winners will be announced in advance of the awards program, to be broadcast on CBS,…
RAB rounds out healthcare webinar.
The Radio Advertising Bureau has added three new speakers to “Radio Works for Healthcare,” a free-for-members online session scheduled for February 17. The roster now includes Crossing Healthcare CEO Tanya Andricks; Quigley-Simpson CEO Carl Fremont; Neuhoff Media Content Director Lindsay…