A petitioner has asked the FCC to deny a broadcast license renewal because the station uses the term "Redskins". Should the FCC really be involved with this?… Continue Reading
The Media Bureau has given the television industry a sobering glimpse of what life will be like immediately after the close of the Incentive Auction.… Continue Reading
Flo and Eddie, two veteran members of the Turtles, recently walked all over SiriusXM, relying on state law to support their argument that, by playing Turtles tunes, the satcaster infringed their exclusive public performance rights.… Continue Reading
The FCC's Audio Division has dismissed an AM licensee's request for waiver that would have allowed the move-in of a distant FM translator.… Continue Reading
With the September 15 filing deadline looming, the Commission has announced an express lane for the simultaneous submission of multiple comments (i.e., "bulk uploads") to get them in the door even faster.… Continue Reading
The Media Bureau has tossed two complaints alleging inadequate sponsorship IDs for issue-oriented ads - but that may not be good news in the long run.… Continue Reading