On Friday, the FCC released another of its regular EEO audit notices (notice and list of affected stations available here), asking approximately 200 radio and TV stations, and the station employment units with which they are associated (i.e., commonly owned stations serving the same area), to respond to the audit notices by September 20, 2021. Audited stations must upload... Continue Reading…
Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the last week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. In the run-up to the August 11 National EAS Test, the FCC released a Public Notice reminding broadcasters to ensure... Continue Reading…
Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the last week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. In the run-up to the August 11 National EAS Test, the FCC released a Public Notice reminding broadcasters to ensure... Continue Reading…
Five Minutes with Nick Martin, General Manager, Big River Broadcasting Corp Nick Martin, general manager of Big River Broadcasting Corp. offers his thoughts on the [...]
Last week, another bill was introduced in both the House and the Senate with the intention of supporting local media to help offset the erosion of their advertising base by digital media. The Local Journalism Sustainability Act (text of House bill here, and summary of Senate bill here) proposes certain benefits for local newspaper subscribers,... Continue Reading…
Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. names Callie Starnes Station Manager of WRCB Starnes to move into the General Manager role in 2022 Chattanooga, TN – Sarkes Tarzian, [...]
Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the last week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. The FCC wants to refresh the record on its collection of information about the race and gender of broadcast employees.... Continue Reading…
Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others. This month’s issue includes: FCC Asserts Violation of Prohibition Against Owning Two Top-Four Stations in the Same Market and Proposes $518,283 Fine FCC Admonishes Indiana Broadcaster for Failing to […]
While the regulatory deadlines in August may be a bit lighter than other months, there are still several important regulatory dates to keep track of, some of which are detailed below. All broadcasters should have August 11 circled and highlighted on their calendars as the date of the next National EAS Test. And there are... Continue Reading…