Bay State Buccaneer Agrees To Settlement
The U.S. government on March 5 formally filed a civil action designed to prevent an unlicensed radio station in Worcester, Mass., operated by Vasco Oburoni and the Christian Praise International Church, from continuing to evade the FCC. A settlement has just been reached.
‘All You Need For Assured Compliance’
"When you consider what some D.C. Communications lawyers charge per hour, we’re talking a real bargain here," says featured columnist Ken Benner. He's finger-pointing some 1,947 pages on the subject of compliance, and the price for both volumes for the code of Federal regulations.
FCC Five Scheduled For Senate Inquisition
OK, so perhaps it won't be a period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation. That said, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and the four Commissioners will likely be spending a good portion of Wednesday in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill.
Starks Dissent Can’t Stop FCC OK Of New Leased Access Rules
The FCC has vacated its leased access rules for the TV industry, ruling that saying goodbye to the "burdensome requirements" set forth in a 2008 order are no longer consistent with "today's highly competitive video marketplace." The two Democratic Commissioners dissented in part.
Opinion: The FCC Should Elevate ‘Rigorous Decision-Making’
The rise in partisanship at the FCC is a product of both Congressional interference and the FCC's siloed structure, says Mark Jamison, a visiting Fellow with the AEI. He believes "a functional reorganization" could improve the FCC's ability to carry out its responsibilities.
Among The License Renewal Nightmares ….
How can FM translators and boosters be certified as compliant under the “mock” or Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program? That's a question posed to featured Media Information Bureau columnist Ken Benner, who shares his words of wisdom in this exclusive column.
Closing A Broadcast Transaction: Avoiding ‘Lender Nightmares’
Erwin Krasnow and Doug Ferber have penned a four-part series of articles exclusively for RBR+TVBR readers on ensuring a smooth closing. In this concluding article, Krasnow and Ferber discuss how to make the closing of a broadcast deal a dream, as opposed to a nightmare.
Here Are The New Public Notice Procedures On Radio Renewal Apps
Via a Public Notice, the Media Bureau has formally announced its revisions to the procedures for releasing Public Notice of the acceptance for filing and disposal of license renewal applications filed during the upcoming 2019-2022 radio license renewal cycle.
Closing A Broadcast Transaction: Keeping The Dream Alive
Don't let your radio or TV station deal implode right before closing. Here are some tips to avoid such a nightmare scenario, in Part Three of an exclusive four-part series from noted D.C. communications attorney Erwin Krasnow and media broker Doug Ferber.
Are House Democrats Set To Sunset ‘STELAR’?
The Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act, or "STELAR," has attracted much attention on Capitol Hill in recent weeks. DBS providers don't want it to end. The NAB and Maine's two Senators disagree. Now, a powerful House Committee is taking up the matter.
Closing A Broadcast Transaction: Nightmare, Or Dream Come True?
Erwin Krasnow of Garvey Schubert Barer and Doug Ferber of DEFcom Advisors have written a series of articles exclusively for RBR+TVBR on what can go wrong at closing and how to “click the ruby slippers” to avoid any problems. Here's the first installment.
Coming Tuesday: The FCC’s ATSC 3.0 License App Acceptance
The voluntary adoption of the next-generation digital broadcast TV standard, known as ATSC 3.0., is ready to take a giant leap forward with respect to regulatory authorization and the permissions process. The Media Bureau is ready to start accepting Next-Gen TV applications.
Pai’s ‘Digital Opportunity Tour’ To Include TV Repack Check
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is presently enjoying a tour that sees him hopscotch across the state of Oklahoma, to see his agency's efforts in action. This includes a first-hand look of how one TV station is moving forward with the post-spectrum auction repack process.
Ex-NCTA Attorney Joins FCC’s Consumer, Gov’t Affairs Team
At the NCTA - The Internet & Television Association, Diane Burstein served as VP and Deputy General Counsel, focusing on accessibilities issues. She's the new Deputy Chief for the FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau.
KLOVE Affiliate Fingered For Interference
In fall 2017, longtime Brown University-affiliated WBRU-FM in Providence, R.I., formally shifted to an online-only operation, thanks to the station's sale to Educational Media Foundation. It's now a KLOVE affiliate, and in March ran afoul of the FCC's rules regarding interference.