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Alabama Job Opening! WVUA 23 Digital Content Manager
WVUA 23 Digital Content Manager Job Posting Closing Dec 4 at 22:55 Apply at this link: https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/wvua-23-digital-content-manager-520694-tuscaloosa-alabama-united-states Pay Grade/Pay Range: 58 Monthly (exempt): - Minimum - $ 42,140.80 Midpoint - $ 61,110.40 Department/Organization: 207551 - WVUA [...]
WDEF-TV General Manager Phillip “Phil” Cox has announced that he plans to retire December, 31st after a 54 year media career.
WDEF-TV General Manager Phillip “Phil” Cox has announced that he plans to retire December, 31st after a 54 year media career. Cox has spent the last 17 years in Chattanooga with the CBS affiliated station [...]
SHAWN FORT NAMED GENERAL MANAGER FOR CROMWELL MEDIA/NASHVILLE
SHAWN FORT NAMED GENERAL MANAGER FOR CROMWELL MEDIA/NASHVILLE Cromwell Media/Nashville Director of Sales Shawn Fort has been named General Manager effective June 15. He succeeds VP/Market Manager Dennis Gwiazdon who transitions to an advisory role [...]
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of TAB board member and former Board Chairman Jeff Shaw.
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of TAB board member and former Board Chairman Jeff Shaw. Jeff passed away from a massive heart attack early Saturday morning. Jeff was a tremendous [...]
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Broadcast Station Contest Rules Aren’t Just for Contestants, They Apply to the Stations, Too!
The FCC recently released a Notice of Apparent Liability (“NAL”) for a forfeiture of $8,000 that should be a cautionary tale for other broadcast licensees that conduct contests for listeners or viewers. This fine arose out of the station’s failure to conduct a contest in accordance with its announced terms, and specifically to make payment...… Continue Reading
FCC Proposes $8000 Fine for Failure to Award $396 Prize Within Time Period Set Out in the Contest Rules
Last week, the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau issued a Notice of Apparent Liability proposing an $8000 fine on a Los Angeles radio broadcaster that did not award a contest prize until over a year after the contest rules called for the prize to be delivered. The contest rules called for the prize to be awarded within... Continue Reading…
Comments on Proposed Rules for Program Originating Booster Stations Due May 16, Reply Comments Due June 17
The FCC released a Public Notice today establishing deadlines for submitting comments on its proposed rules to permit limited, voluntary program origination on FM boosters. Comments must be filed no later than May 16. Reply comments must be filed no later than June 17. The proposed rules would provide flexibility for stations to use boosters...… Continue Reading
Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth Attorney Peter Tannenwald Recognized by LPTV Broadcasters Association with Gravino Lifetime Achievement Award at NAB 2024
At this year’s LPTV Broadcasters Association meeting during the NAB convention in Las Vegas, Peter Tannenwald, retired member of Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, received the Mike Gravino Lifetime Achievement Award. This award recognizes individuals who contribute to the advancement of the low power TV industry and who exemplify the highest standards of excellence in their...… Continue Reading