Headlines
FCC Makes Its Case for Collecting Employment Data
The Federal Communications Commission has laid out its legal basis for resuming collection of workforce data from U.S. broadcasters.
"This Is Our 'Why'"
This is a post I didn’t want to write. In fact, I felt myself veering away from it most of last week. But here we are, in the middle of another epic natural disaster trying to make sense of it all. Not surprisingly, local radio is right square in the middle of it.
FCC
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: September 30, 2024 to October 4, 2024
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.
Television
DeSantis Administration Threatens Tampa Station for Airing Abortion Rights Ad
Ron DeSantis’s administration is threatening Tampa NBC affiliate WFLA with legal action for airing an abortion rights campaign ad
Radio
Radio Stations Ready As Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida.
Radio stations along the west coast of Florida are delivering up-to-the-minute emergency and evacuation information to listeners as Hurricane Milton approaches. The hurricane, expected to arrive by Wednesday, is the second storm to hit Florida in just two weeks.
Radio Still Playing Key Role As Rural Communities Hit By Helene Try To Recover
Days after Hurricane Helene drove rainfall totals of up to 30 inches in some parts of North Carolina and claimed at least 200 lives across the Southeast, residents are cleaning up flood damage to homes and infrastructure — a daunting task that will take a long time to complete.
CTV/OTT
Local News Live Launches New Streaming Apps
These new apps are now available to download for free by searching “LNL” on Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, iOS and Android streaming devices.
NBCUniversal And Group Black Launch ExcellencE! On Peacock
The new collection brings together diverse-led content designed to appeal to multicultural audiences.
Media
Emergency Grants From Broadcasters Foundation Available For Broadcasters Personally Affected By Hurricane Helene & Other Disasters
The Broadcasters Foundation of America is delivering emergency financial assistance to qualifying colleagues in the radio and TV industry who have been personally hit hard by Hurricane Helene.
