News – Page 93 – Tennessee Association of Broadcasters

A Look at Developments in SoundExchange Webcasting Royalties (Including for Broadcast Simulcasts) From the End of 2021

By David Oxenford|2022-01-05T11:03:37-06:00January 5th, 2022|Legal News|

As 2021 wound down, there were significant developments on SoundExchange royalties for webcasters – including broadcasters who simulcast their on-air programming through IP channels (such as on their websites and on mobile apps). While we covered many of these matters in our weekly Sunday updates on regulatory matters of importance to broadcasters, we thought that... Continue Reading…

A Look at Developments in SoundExchange Webcasting Royalties (Including for Broadcast Simulcasts) From the End of 2021

By David Oxenford|2022-01-05T11:03:37-06:00January 5th, 2022|Legal News|

As 2021 wound down, there were significant developments on SoundExchange royalties for webcasters – including broadcasters who simulcast their on-air programming through IP channels (such as on their websites and on mobile apps). While we covered many of these matters in our weekly Sunday updates on regulatory matters of importance to broadcasters, we thought that... Continue Reading…

Out With the Old, In With the New: The 2022 Pillsbury Broadcasters’ Calendar

By Scott R. Flick|2022-01-04T15:58:46-06:00January 4th, 2022|Legal News|

In a yuletide tradition that goes back farther than any of us can remember, each December Pillsbury releases its Broadcasters’ Calendar cataloging the regulatory dates and deadlines facing broadcasters in the coming year. This past December was no different, with the publication of the 2022 edition of the Pillsbury Broadcasters’ Calendar. Covering the entire year […]

The Past Two Weeks in Broadcast Regulation: December 18, 2021 to December 31, 2021

By David Oxenford|2022-01-02T10:09:03-06:00January 2nd, 2022|Legal News|

Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the last two weeks, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. The FCC released the results of the August 11 Nationwide EAS Test, finding that, compared to the 2019 test... Continue Reading…

January Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters: Issues/Programs Lists; Digital LPTV Deadline; Audio Description Expansion; Children’s Programming, Webcasting Royalties; NCE FM Settlement Window; and More

By David Oxenford|2021-12-28T11:19:57-06:00December 28th, 2021|Legal News|

As the holiday season comes to an end and 2022 comes into focus, broadcasters have several dates and deadlines to keep up with in January and early February. We have noted below some of the important dates you should be tracking. However, as always, stay in touch with your station’s lawyers and other regulatory advisors... Continue Reading…

Beasley Media Looking at $20k Fine for Airing Radio Show with EAS Tones

By Sara Hinkle|2021-12-21T07:22:45-06:00December 21st, 2021|Legal News|

The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or the “Commission”) has issued a Notice of Apparent Liability proposing to fine Beasley Media Group Licenses, LLC $20,000.00 after KDWN(AM) in Las Vegas, Nevada apparently transmitted Emergency Alert System (“EAS”) Tones during one of its radio shows – without there being an actual emergency, EAS test, or PSA. Broadcasters...… Continue Reading

FCC Enforcement Monitor December 2021

By Scott R. Flick and Elizabeth Craig|2021-12-20T16:45:20-06:00December 20th, 2021|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: FCC Proposes $20,000 Fine for Broadcast of False EAS Alert Tone Mississippi Television Station Fined $18,000 for Late Issues/Programs Lists and Failure to Disclose Violation […]

FCC Enforcement Monitor December 2021

By Scott R. Flick and Elizabeth Craig|2021-12-20T16:45:20-06:00December 20th, 2021|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: FCC Proposes $20,000 Fine for Broadcast of False EAS Alert Tone Mississippi Television Station Fined $18,000 for Late Issues/Programs Lists and Failure to Disclose Violation […]

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters – December 11, 2021 to December 17, 2021

By David Oxenford|2021-12-18T23:00:29-06:00December 18th, 2021|Legal News|

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. Music licensing organization Global Music Rights (GMR) has agreed to a three-month extension of its current interim licensing agreement. GMR... Continue Reading…