Benner On Washington: Recollections of Broadcast Inspections
The coronavirus-fueled quarantine that Ken and Karen Benner have been enduring these past few weeks has led the alternative broadcast inspectors to shred thousands of documents related to their 25 years of conducting thousands of radio and television compliance reviews. "In the process, we have found enough documentation for hundreds of columns," Ken says.
The Digital Newsroom: Part 2
One thing has not changed in the digital era: Content is still King. You want to own as much as we can: news, traffic,...
Battle Royalty: A Look Back Part 2
The battle over a broadcast performance royalty keys on the issue of whether or not
Due Diligence — A Not Too Technical Guide (Part 4)
By Garrison C. Cavell and Erwin G. Krasnow, Esq.
In this week’s installment of our “not-too-technical, not-too-basic” guide to due diligence, we’ll highlight regulatory compliance...
How To Address A Non-Compliant ‘Mock’ FCC Inspection
A RBR+TVBR reader reached out to featured Media Information Bureau columnist Ken Benner, recalling how he inspected nearly all of Alaska's broadcast radio and TV stations as an independent Alternative FCC Compliance Certification Inspector. "It was clear from the start of our conversation that my best interests were not intended by this person," Benner says. But, he listened, as this reader inquired how Benner could "certify" a station that was recently the recipient of a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture from the FCC. Here's what Benner had to say.
Can You Avoid the Highway to Business Hell?
M&A specialist Rod Robertson says success isn’t something most new businesses experience.
What's television's next business model?
Despite all these new media opportunities sometimes, though, it feels like we are back inside the Internet bubble. Like shuffling cards in a deck. Hearts, we go
Utilizing FCC’s resources to stay informed about your station and competitors
Part one of this guide, “Obtaining Information from FCC.gov With
Randy Michaels: How the DOJ Blocks Proposed Radio Combos
Radioactive CEO Randy Michaels looks at how the DOJ blocks proposed radio combos.
TV Trends For April? WiFi Power Sends Total Viewing Up
Pivotal Research Group Senior Research Analyst of Advertising Brian Wieser has analyzed trends associated with the use of television alongside commercial share trends for national media owners in the U.S. for the calendar month of April 2018. What did he find? Viewing on internet-connected devices surged.
That’s Entertainment
A new music platform called Tidal is coming out, created by and for musicians
Five Things SMBs Can Do Now To Grow Business
Could there be some "silver linings" regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to business closures and layoffs across multiple industries? Guest columnists William Nye and Kaleigh Drew say yes, and offer suggestions on what small businesses may wish to do today to grow their business. Radio and TV GSMs may wish to take note.
Bargain Basement? Purchasing Out of Receivership or Bankruptcy
By John M. Pelkey, Garvey Schubert Barer
Buying a broadcast station from a receiver or a trustee in bankruptcy is a little like trying to...
‘Radio Kingston’ Celebrates One Year In WSDG-Designed Home
With the help of WSDG — Walters-Storyk Design Group, that is — "Radio Kingston" began its broadcasting operations from the historic structure, which now houses state-of-the-art broadcast facilities. One year later, the reinvented AM with an FM booster, WKNY in Kingston, N.Y., has not only reimagined its broadcast programming but also its studios and offices.
Tips on Selecting and Working with a Media Broker
Many people in the market to sell or buy a broadcast station make use of the expert services of a media broker. Their special knowledge can be extremely beneficial to the client who contracts for their services. Now-retired communications transaction expert Erwin Krasnow takes an in-depth look at just what a contract with a broker should contain in this encore Media Information Bureau column.