Pay-TV’s ‘reform’ gamesmanship bad play for rural America
U.S. ranchers, farmers and residents across rural America depend on reliable and continual access to
FCC pulls CIN study; Upton-Walden praise
Under pressure, the FCC announced 2/28 it has pulled the plug on its Critical Information Needs study
Entravision Q4 was down 6%
Entravision Q4’s revenue was $60.1 million, down 6% compared to Q4 of 2012. The decline was solely due to almost $9 million of nonrecurring political revenues that were booked during the quarter. Of the overall decrease, $2.7 million was generated by their television segment and was also attributable to a decrease in political ad revenue. $1.0 million of the overall decrease was generated by the radio side, also from a decrease in political ad revenue.
Tornado Warning EAS Code Waiver Approved In Illinois
The FCC has granted a one-time waiver of their Emergency Alert System (EAS) rules for the use of a "live" Tornado Warning (EAS code TOR) during the annual statewide tornado exercise in Illinois on 3/4 at 10:00 am CT. This information released by the Illinois Broadcasters Association in cooperation with the Illinois EAS broadcast system.
NAB sounds off on ad deductibility in tax reform proposal
In response the 2/26 release of a tax reform discussion draft by
El Financiero, Bloomberg pact
El Financiero, a subsidiary of Grupo Multimedia Lauman, and Bloomberg launched a multi-platform Spanish-language business news service. Aimed at redefining business journalism in Mexico and Central America, it will provide local business and financial news plus comprehensive global market coverage. The content will appear on what will be the only Spanish-language, business news television channel in Mexico and Central America as well as across digital platforms and in print.
Local broadcasting generates $1.24 trillion annually
The local commercial broadcast television and radio industry contributes $1.24 trillion of
Garrick Utley passes at 74
The NBC, ABC and CNN News icon died of prostate cancer 2/20 at his home in New York. He passed “with the same grace and dignity he showed throughout his life and career,” said Utley’s sister-in-law, Chicago journalist Carol Marin.
CBS-TWC contract problems in Comcast merger?
The new distribution contract CBS signed with Time Warner Cable last summer could be a casualty of
Richard Wiley to get Excellence in Broadcasting Award
Richard E. Wiley, Chairman of Wiley Rein LLP and a former Chairman of the FCC, will receive the 2014 Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting...
Wheeler wants net neutrality rules back
FCC Chairman Wheeler announced 2/19 that the Commission will reinstate rules to preserve a
NAB files ex parte on JSAs
Here’s an ex parte filed with the FCC from Jane Mago, NAB EVP/General Counsel Legal and Regulatory Affairs regarding a meeting
NAB urges preservation of dedicated broadcast band
Here are joint comments filed 2/18 at the FCC by NAB, the Walt Disney Company, 21st Century Fox, NBCUniversal, CBS, Univision, and the affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC in response to draft recommendations of the Advisory Commission for the 2015 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC). Broadcasters are standing united against a proposal submitted by mobile broadband companies that include AT&T and Verizon to end a dedicated swath of television broadcast spectrum in the U.S. If the FCC accepts the AT&T and Verizon proposal, the U.S. would become the only country in the world without spectrum dedicated to broadcast television as a primary use.
AWMF names annual Gracie National Award winners
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has announced the 2014 national winners of the 39th Annual Gracie Awards