FCC Diversity Committee Arbitron probe shot down
There will be no rapid-fire FCC investigation of Arbitron’s PPM technology, as requested by the FCC’s own Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in...
PAC attack
The Federal Election Commission has reported a 1.3% increase over the total reported 1/1/08 in political action committees. These groups have an interest in...
These Are Next Auction Steps
Upfront payments for next phase of incentive are due to the FCC.
How Did One Top Broker Aid Nexstar?
The Commission got full clarity on Nexstar's requests for continuing "satellite exemptions" and for its "failing stations" waivers
Dorgan's disapproval sails through committee
Next stop: The floor of the Senate, for S.J. Res. 28, which will strip the effect from the FCC's 12/18/07 liberalization of media cross-ownership...
Today’s TV Homework Assignment
It’s simple – make sure your television station in on the FCC’s list
FCC Invites Input on Changes to WEA Rules
Public comment dates have been established for the FCC’s rulemaking to revise WEA rules.
Is A Baltimore City Attorney Seeking To Silence Reporting of Her?
The Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office has sent a formal complaint letter to the FCC against Sinclair Broadcast Group's flagship broadcast TV station, WBFF-45. It wants an investigation into the broadcasting practices and media content distributed by the station. The FOX affiliate calls the move an attack on a media source for its reporting on her.
Will The Senate Kill PPP Eligibility For Local Media?
It's a hot topic, and the U.S. House of Representatives approves of it. The Senate, however, is another matter, and bipartisan legislation designed to expand the eligibility for U.S. Small Business Administration loan access to local newspapers and radio and television stations in need could be derailed by Republicans unwilling to give the OK.
FCC Suggests Staggered ETRS Form Two Filing
The FCC is trying to prevent a server crash by offering a suggested filing time period, by time zone
Next FCC meeting a little less broadcast-silent than usual
The big issues on the broadcast side of the FCC job description will get at least another month to percolate – it comes as...
Comment Deadlines Set For NPRM On Form 397 Erasure
On Feb. 22, the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes to eliminate the requirement that certain broadcast television and radio stations file the Broadcast Mid-Term Report, known as "Form 397." You now have the opportunity to voice your opinion on the matter.
FCC unveils agenda on noncommercial’s digital role
The date is 4/30/10, the time is 9AM-5PM, and the workshop session is entitled, “Public and Other Noncommercial Media in the Digital Era.” It’s...
Chairman Wheeler staffs up
New FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler hit the ground running by announcing key staff members that he says will also hit the ground running. The appointments are for his own staff in three other areas. The Media Bureau is not one of them.
Eshoo to seek top spot at Energy & Commerce Committee
The Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) and