News – Page 48 – Tennessee Association of Broadcasters

Cost of Living Increases Announced for Music Royalties Paid by Webcasters to SoundExchange and by Noncommercial Broadcasters to SESAC and GMR

By David Oxenford|2023-12-01T09:34:29-06:00December 1st, 2023|Legal News|

In Federal Register notices published this week, the Copyright Royalty Board announced cost-of-living increases for two sets of music royalties. Webcasters, including broadcasters streaming their signals on the web or through mobile apps, will be paying more to SoundExchange for the public performance of sound recordings. In addition, noncommercial broadcasters affiliated with educational institutions, but not affiliated with... Continue Reading…

FCC Enforcement Monitor November 2023

By Scott R. Flick, Elizabeth Craig and Adam J. Sandler|2023-11-29T15:44:02-06:00November 29th, 2023|Legal News|

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: Fourteen Years of Unpaid Regulatory Fees Could Lead to License Revocation $6 Million in Fines Imposed on Three Pirate Radio Operators Florida and Washington Television […]

December Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – Biennial Ownership Reports, Annual EEO Public File Reports, LPFM Filing Window, LUC Political Windows for 2024 Election, and More

By David Oxenford and Keenan Adamchak|2023-11-29T08:58:14-06:00November 29th, 2023|Legal News|

Even with the holidays upon us, regulation never stops. There are numerous regulatory dates in December to which broadcasters need to keep in mind. Furthermore, as the 2024 presidential campaign is already underway, there are political advertising deadlines to watch out for. Here are some of the upcoming deadlines: December 1 is the filing deadline... Continue Reading…

Reminder: Annual DTV Ancillary/Supplemental Services Report Due December 1st

By Mark Malonzo|2023-11-28T16:02:09-06:00November 28th, 2023|Legal News|

All commercial, Class A, and Low Power television stations that provided feeable ancillary or supplemental services between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2023 must file an Annual Ancillary/Supplemental Service Report by December 1, 2023. Reports are filed on a station-by-station basis in the FCC’s Licensing and Management System (LMS) on Form 317. “Ancillary or...… Continue Reading

Giving Back to the Broadcast Industry on Giving Tuesday

By David Oxenford|2023-11-28T09:55:12-06:00November 28th, 2023|Legal News|

For the last few years at this time of the year, we’ve departed from our usual coverage of legal and policy issues to talk about something else – broadcasters giving back. With Giving Tuesday upon us, we wanted to urge our readers to consider ways to give back to our industry. I guess it is... Continue Reading…

FCC Releases Draft Report and Order to Allow Certain LPTVs to Convert to Class A

By Sara Hinkle|2023-11-22T20:07:22-06:00November 22nd, 2023|Legal News|

On November 22, 2023, the FCC circulated a draft Report and Order (“R&O”) that would, if adopted, provide some Low Power TV stations with the opportunity to convert their stations to Class A status. The draft Report and Order is slated to be voted on at the FCC’s next Open Meeting on December 13, 2023....… Continue Reading

Reminder: Deadlines Next Week for Biennial Ownership Reports and Filings to Preserve and Protect Broadcast Auxiliary Operations in the 12.7-13.25 GHz (13 GHz) Band

By David Oxenford|2023-11-21T06:37:48-06:00November 21st, 2023|Legal News|

Even after yesterday’s deadline for filing ETRS Form Three in connection with the nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System back in October, there are two more deadlines coming next week that broadcasters should bear in mind. As you prepare to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, don’t forget these FCC deadlines. Most broadcasters have received plenty... Continue Reading…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: November 13 to November 17, 2023

By David Oxenford and Keenan Adamchak|2023-11-18T23:00:24-06:00November 18th, 2023|Legal News|

Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. Also, this week Congress averted a shutdown of the federal government by passing a continuing resolution to fund the government... Continue Reading…

Reminder: November 29th Deadline for FCC Filing to Protect 12.7-13.25 GHz Broadcast Auxiliary/Cable Relay Licenses

By Paul J. Feldman|2023-11-17T10:04:16-06:00November 17th, 2023|Legal News|

We remind parties with 12.7 – 13.25 GHz (“13 GHz”) Broadcast Auxiliary/Cable Relay licenses that you have until November 29, 2023 to make a filing at the FCC to protect those licenses, as the FCC moves towards repurposing some or all of that band for other uses. In a May 19, 2023 Notice of Proposed...… Continue Reading