Headlines
Will the FCC Tighten a Key TV Station Ownership Rule?
TV station owners have their fingers crossed as they await a big regulatory decision out of the Federal Communications Commission. Agency action is expected within days based on a court order requiring an FCC decision by Dec. 27.
FCC Unanimously Says Yes To LPTV Act
The FCC on Tuesday deleted the consideration of a Report and Order to implement legislation that provides eligible low-power television stations with an opportunity to apply for primary status and protect their ability to deliver local programming.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Station Trading Roundup: 3 Deals, $20,600,000
The purchase of 12 stations, by Coastal TV Broadcasting tops the latest list of TV station transactions submitted to the FCC for its approval, according to BIA Advisory Services.
KEXP, VCY America & AutoPilot FM To Acquire Stations From Ed Stolz Auction
The license transfers of the assets owned by Ed Stolz from bankruptcy trustee Michael Carmel to the winners of the auction held in October have begun to be filed with the FCC.
First Dallas Media Acquires KRMX
First Dallas Media is acquiring Texas/Classic Country “92.9 Shooter-FM” KRMX Marlin/Waco TX from Gary Moss’ M&M Broadcasters for $1.35 million.
FCC
FCC Votes To End Pay TV Early Termination Fees
Providers call move illegal rate regulation that hurts competition with unregulated streamers
Senate Republicans Say FCC Lacks Authority To Tighten Data Breach Rules
Republicans in the Senate are urging the Federal Communications Commission to abandon a proposal that would tighten rules regarding telecoms' obligations to notify consumers about data breaches.
Radio
Nielsen: Radio Is Essential To Reach Black Audiences
89% of Black adults 25-54 are reached by AM/FM each month, with male listenership at 95% as opposed to 94% with women.
FM Translators Remain a Popular Tool
Mark Bohach about the advantages of cross-service FM translators
Pay TV
Small Cable TV Company in Alaska to Sunset Video Service in 2024
A small cable TV company in Alaska is planning to turn off video service starting late next year, giving customers sufficient time to transition to alternative video providers online and perhaps elsewhere.
