Headlines
NAB: FCC Mandates, Paperwork ‘Infatuation’ Putting Local Radio At Risk
From its ownership restriction to an “infatuation with paperwork,” the National Association of Broadcasters says the Federal Communications Commission has for the past 25 years failed to address in any meaningful way its antiquated broadcast regulatory regime.
Is It Time For Radio Broadcasters To "Thelma & Louise" Over The Demographic Cliff?
When you’ve signed on as many radio stations as I have, you become very accustomed to appreciating the push and pull of risk and reward.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mater Dei Dishes FM Translator In The Dalles
The license is “a Catholic broadcasting apostolate dedicated to bringing souls to Jesus through the Blessed Virgin Mary.” Its main broadcast facilities include KBVM-FM in Portland, Ore., and KMME-FM in the Eugene-Springfield market.
Televisa takes 100% of Sky Mexico
Grupo Televisa, the Mexican telco, has announced that the approval from the Federal Telecommunications Institute (Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones) has been received with regards to the acquisition by the company of the participation in Sky Mexico previously held by AT&T.
Television
FCC Proposes Revisions To LPTV Service Rules
It is seeking comments on various technical and operational changes that include requiring LPTV stations to maintain an online public file
Radio
Farm Bureau Reinforces Support For AM Radio In Vehicles
As lawmakers move to advance the AM for Every Vehicle Act in the US House of Representatives, the American Farm Bureau Federation is again voicing its support.
Media
GM Supports Black-Owned Media
General Motors is on track to reach its goal of 8% of its advertising placed with Black-owned media by 2025.
FCC
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: June 3, 2024 to June 7, 2024
Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from this past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations.
FCC wants change of US court hearing challenges to net neutrality rules
The Federal Communications Commission on Friday asked the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio to transfer a series of industry legal challenges to its decision to reinstate landmark net neutrality rules to a federal court in Washington.