FCC Website May Work, Even if Shutdown Occurs
Federal agencies have developed contingency plans if the government shuts down.
Dealers: Win – Place – Show
In the Media Monitors TV Spot Ten last week, the Chevrolet Dealer Association won #1
Tampa PPM Data Release Delayed
Nielsen will delay release of the Tampa PPM ratings.
Nielsen, Beasley Probe Possible Ratings Tampering
Nielsen and Beasley investigate allegations of PPM ratings distortion in Tampa.
AM-Only Window Press May Prevent Any Action
The lobbying for an AM-only window may actually hold up any action for AM.
New Ad Highlights Local TV as Political Ad Necessity
TVB is airing a new ad promoting local broadcast TV for political advertising.
AM Window Briefly Mentioned During Media Hearing
AM was briefly discussed the media ownership rules hearing.
Merger Supporters, Opponents Get Their Say
Media consolidation supporters, opponents got to square off before lawmakers.
NJ Pirate Fined $15,000
The FCC fined a man $15,000 fine for operating a pirate station in Passaic, N.J.
NJBA Urges Verizon to Activate FM Chip
NJBA's Paul Rotella asks owners to urge Verizon to turn on FM cellphone chips.
SC CP to Change Owners
A South Carolina FM CP is to be sold.
Stocks Fall After Early Surge
Stocks ended Friday down after early gains. Large biotech selloffs were the cause. Radio and Television both showed losses for a fourth day.
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Upcoming Tech Meetings
The SBE and IEEE have meetings planned for October.
O’Rielly Beefs-Up Pirate Proposal
FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly wants to jumpstart pirate enforcement.
“Well Past Time to Act” on AM
The industry’s press for AM revitalization continues at the commission.