On Nov. 20, 2017, the FCC released an Order on Reconsideration of several of its broadcast multiple and cross-ownership rules, which included a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) looking toward increasing minority, female, and small business ownership by establishing an “incubator” program which incentives established broadcasters to help those types of entities. Comments on the … Continue Reading
[WARNING! While Auction 98 has closed, strict federal anti-collusion rules remain in effect for several more weeks, until the down payment deadline, which should be announced shortly. Parties who were involved in any way in the auction – including folks who filed applications but then elected not to participate in the auction – should refrain … Continue Reading
Interested in Auction 98 (featuring 131 FM construction permits)? The FCC has released lists of the complete and the incomplete applications (and one rejected application) filed by would-be bidders.… Continue Reading
If you're an FM licensee (commercial or NCE) and you're thinking about filing a minor mod application, heads up - a freeze on all minor mods is in the offing, thanks to Auction 98.… Continue Reading
The bidding won't start until July, but there's no time like the present to check out this year's opportunities in the latest FM auction.… Continue Reading
With just 12 days to go before Auction 94 is set to kick off, the FCC has identified the 85 bidders who have qualified to participate in this year's FM Construction Permit Sell-a-Thon.… Continue Reading
Interested in Auction 94 (featuring 112 FM construction permits)? The FCC has released lists of the complete and the incomplete applications filed by would-be bidders.… Continue Reading
If it's September, it's time to gear up for the next FM auction. The FCC has announced that, come next, 117 new FM construction permits will be up for grabs.… Continue Reading
Interested in Auction 93 (featuring 119 FM construction permits)? The FCC has released lists of the complete, incomplete and rejected applications filed by would-be bidders.… Continue Reading
The Media Bureau has announced that it will not accept FM commercial and noncommercial educational minor change applications during the Auction 93 Form 175 application filing window in early 2012.… Continue Reading
Already already looking ahead to Spring, 2012, the FCC has announced that, come March 27, 2012, 123 new FM construction permits will be trotted out on the auction block. We've posted a link to the list of permits that will be up for grabs.… Continue Reading
