FCC Brings A Channel Change Window To Low-Power TV Licensees
Beginning August 20, all Class A television, LPTV, and TV translator stations will be permitted to file major change applications in order to change their existing channel, subject to certain limitations. As the Media Bureau calls it, it is a "first-come, first-serve channel change opportunity."
Mission Expresses Disappointment in Detroit Deal Dissolution
"After careful consideration," Mission Broadcasting has terminated its agreement to acquire a Detroit TV station from Adell Broadcasting for $75 million. The President of the company chaired by the widow of founder David Smith offered comments as to why the deal did not go forward.
FCC’s Gomez To Keynote Hispanic Radio Conference
The newest Commissioner on the FCC, and the first to issue official statements in both English and in Spanish, has agreed to deliver a Keynote address at the 2024 Hispanic Radio Conference, scheduled for June 12-13 in San Antonio.
KERA TV Translator’s Tardiness Yields Proposed FCC Fine
A TV translator licensed to Wichita Falls, Tex., that brings programming to the city from North Texas' primary PBS Member station could be on the hook for a FCC forfeiture for failing to timely file its license to cover application.
New ‘AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act’ Readies For House Markup
Introducing H.R. 8449, a marked up version of the "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act," which as of last Friday had 251 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives. The new bill, which the NAB appreciates, will be up for discussion Thursday at a House Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee hearing.
Media Bureau Opens Up Twin LPTV Dockets
The FCC on Monday opened up a pair of dockets that are designed to update the Commission's rules as it pertains to low-power television stations. One of the two dockets also impacts TV translator and Class A TV stations.
Conservative Groups Want Stop To FCC Race, Gender Collection
The National Religious Broadcasters and American Family Association have come together to file a petition in a New Orleans federal appeals court against the FCC for what they believe is the unlawful requirement of broadcast TV and radio stations to publicly report employee race, ethnicity, and gender.
NextGen Broadcast Conference Dates Confirmed
The program, scheduled for mid-June, will focus on new opportunities for broadcasting utilizing ATSC 3.0, the next-generation broadcast standard that is now available to viewers with devices capable of receiving NEXTGEN TV signals in 75 markets across the U.S.
House Appropriations Committee Debates Proposed FCC Budget
Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel defended it. Republican Commissioner Brendan Carr did not, noting how he voted against the agency's request for a 14.8% increase in its FY 2025 budget request. A House Appropriations Committee hearing held Thursday focused on FCC funding, and more.
Next-Gen Warning System Grants Go To Four Noncomms
Four noncommercial broadcasting operations have been awarded funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting that will allow them to each upgrade their equipment to provide enhanced emergency alerting. CPB awards the grants through the FEMA-funded Next Generation Warning System grant program.
LPTV ‘OPIF’ Proposal Up For FCC Consideration
"We’re facilitating engagement between the public and local broadcasters." That's what FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel offered on Thursday as part of her outline of what the Commission will discuss at its June 2024 Open Meeting, scheduled for June 6 — just two weeks after the FCC's May Open Meeting.
For A Bright Future Foundation Links With NABLF
The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation is teaming with a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting underprivileged and underrepresented children that is designed to provide students with educational opportunities and "sustainable employment prospects" in the media industry.
D.C. Affairs Leader Earns EVP Stripes At Hearst Television
An individual who has played a key role in expanding the company’s distribution relationships and advocacy efforts, previously the SVP of Distribution and Government Affairs, has been given Executive VP stripes at Hearst Television.
NAB Brings In A New Public Policy VP
The NAB is welcoming a new VP of Public Policy, who reports to EVP of Government Relations Shawn Donilon.
She was formerly VP/Legal at the Digital Media Association.
Starks Commits To AM Radio In NAFB Address
The Democratic FCC Commissioner threw his full support behind the AM for Every Vehicle Act, saying Thursday at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting's Washington Watch that the agency will provide support and expertise as the legislation advances.