Radio stations in limbo
The FCC recently released a list of radio stations that had not applied for license renewals and were running up on their license expiration date – in fact, this is being written 10/1/13 and that is the date in question. What is really in question is the next move for a station with an FCC problem and no functioning FCC to address it.
FCC out of business
If somebody at the FCC answers your phone call, odds are you will be talking to Mignon Clyburn, Jessica Rosenworcel or Ajit Pai. By lunch time 10/1/13, there will be few others on duty at the Commission due to the government shutdown.
Aloha spins Florida FM for Clear Channel
$1.85M WPHR-FM Fort Pierce-Stuart-Vero Beach FL (Gifford FL) from Aloha Station Trust LLC (Jeanette Tully) on behalf of Clear Channel Broadcasting Inc. to R&S...
Telemundo picks up Texas TV
$8.5M KTLM-TV Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen TX (Rio Grande City TX) from W. Lawrence Patrick, Receiver for Sunbelt Multimedia Company to NBC Telemundo Licenses LLC, a subsidiary...
Coalition fights to keep ad tax deduction in the code
A group of groups is fighting against a proposal to end the business deduction for advertising expenses
Stocks hit by Washington worries, up for quarter
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hardDrive shows sport anti-bullying content
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and United Stations Radio Networks says its nationally syndicated rock programs “hardDrive” and “hardDrive XL”, both hosted by...
CBS This Morning signs Toyota for “Eye Opener”
CBS This Morning viewers may notice something new during the show’s 7:00 AM “Eye Opener” segment – a unique, fast-paced blend of audio and...
Confidence drop may be a trend with benefits
According to the latest peek into the minds of consumers from the research wizards at Prosper
Clyburn explains FCC retrans role
There are multitudes of issues involving typical American consumers that come and go without Congressional comment, but television is not one of them. Mess with the television set of the American consumer, and you are messing with Congress – as Acting FCC Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn found out during the CBS/TWC retransmission consent impasse.
Watt introduces radio royalty bill
The last time a radio performance royalty was introduced in Congress was 2009. It failed, but its back again under the auspices of Mel Watt (D-NC). Its new name is Free Market Royalty Act, and as expected, whether you’re for it or against it depends on which industry you belong to, radio or recording.
Beasley hands out 2013 company awards
Beasley Broadcast Group bestowed Company Operating Awards during its annual management meetings held in Naples, FL. Beasley gathered corporate management and station leadership from...
NFL dominates Sunday again
And that primarily worked to the benefit of NBC as usual, with its prime time football offering. Fox had the best luck with its...
Larry Patrick shows his love for Radio
The Managing Partner of media brokerage powerhouse Patrick Communications read a story
Former Willis Atlanta area AM sold
$185K WTJH-AM Atlanta GA (East Point GA) from Christian Broadcasting of East Point Inc./The Estate of Levi E. Willis Sr. (Joseph C. Lindsey) to...