Pai’s Take On ’17: ‘A Year Of Action and Accomplishment’
On Jan. 24, 2017, Republican FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai ascended to the role of Chairman, succeeding Democrat Tom Wheeler. In doing so, he embarked on a mission — crafted with much input from the White House and the conservative think-tank American Enterprise Institute — to loosen regulations for broadcast media companies. What exactly are Pai's achievements on the one-year anniversary of his first full day in office? He was kind enough to distribute an eight-page PDF that answers any question you may have.
Attention, Radio Industry: The Recording Academy Wants Your Money
Today marks a very special occasion for the Recording Academy. It’s District Advocate Day, which sees the activation of group members across the country to meet with their local member of Congress "to discuss important updates to music legislation." Translation: Lobbying is being done to gain support for presently moribund House bills that would impose more royalty fees on radio stations across the U.S.
Urban One Said This to Salvage Florida CP
Urban One Broadcasting tries arguing with FCC to revive FM CP.
FCC to Host Video Programming Accessibility Forum
A December 2 forum will explore the state of closed captioning availability for online video programming and discuss ways to enhance accessibility.
NAB Reiterates Call For Radio Ownership Deregulation
The NAB has filed comments with the Commission as part of its latest quadrennial review of broadcast ownership rules by staying the course on its quest to further deregulate the radio industry. Given the chatter around D.C. over who would take over for Jessica Rosenworcel, the NAB's words could easily fall on deaf ears.
Making Minority Ownership Happen Sooner
The MMTC wants minority ownership issues to be considered with main issues, not on the side.
NAB Pleased With FCC’s Direction On Regulatory Fees
The National Association of Broadcasters has informed the FCC that it "appreciates" the Commission’s efforts to improve its regulatory fee process and supports the FY 2025 proposed allocations shared in MD Docket No. 25-190.
Everybody wants to get into the act
We knew the DTV transition would be THE hot topic in Washington this year, especially among the usual suspects at the two Commerce Committees....
What Could Dampen TV M&A for Months?
Don’t look for much in the way of M&A activity among TV stations from now until this fall.
All-star lineup for video hearing
The Senate Communications Subcommittee, under the gavel of Mark Pryor (D-AR), is scheduled to take a look at the state of the video marketplace...
Closed Captioning Regs Updated
The FCC updates its closed captioning rules.
Millions More In Score For Public Broadcasting
In a sharp contrast to the previous two administrations, President Biden on Monday recommended a $40 million increase in funding from the U.S. government toward the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a move that the head of America's Public Television Stations says would help restore "the $100 million in lost purchase power caused by 10 years of flat federal funding for CPB."
Romney presidency would put CPB/PBS at risk
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said that one of the cuts he’d make to the federal budget if elected would be subsidies for CPB...
What The FCC Says To Do If You’re Knocked Off The Air
On a day when a total eclipse of the sun commanded the attention of Americans across the U.S., it reminded us of what could happen if a station were to suddenly go dark, due to a powerful act of Mother Nature that suddenly silences a transmitter. We ventured into the RBR+TVBR archives to provide you with a great column from Cavell, Mertz & Associates President Garrison Cavell, who reminds everyone in the C-Suite of the one thing they shouldn't forget after paying for those building repairs, equipment parts, and the replacement equipment.
Enter Chairman Waxman
Media executives in general and broadcasters in particular, along with the government agency execs charged with their oversight, are by now well acquainted with...