NCE stations are now officially on notice that, when they broker airtime to a third-party programmer, the collection of any fees in excess of "reimbursement of operating expenses" is verboten.… Continue Reading
The Media Bureau has conceded that a shared services arrangement involving a couple of Hawaii TV licensees doesn't violate any rules -- but the Bureau has nevertheless served notice that that arrangement may cause the licensees big problems at renewal time.… Continue Reading
If you're a broadcaster with a station subject to a Local Marketing Agreement (LMA) or Time Brokerage Agreement (TBA), you might want to take a look at two Notices of Apparent Liability recently issued by the Enforcement Bureau.… Continue Reading