Remember how most TV stations were exempted from having to upload their political files to the online public inspection file system? Looks like that exemption is just about over.… Continue Reading
Three public interest groups think that they have a Better Idea for how TV stations should report political advertising buys. What do you think?… Continue Reading
Keeping a commitment it made back in April, 2012, the FCC has asked for comments on how the political file component of the online public file system has been working so far.… Continue Reading
The Media Bureau has announced that some TV stations may opt not to post to the FCC's online public file system their quarterly issues/programs lists covering earlier renewal cycle(s). Before you start doing the Snoopy dance, though, be aware that there are at least three gotchas here.… Continue Reading
Full-service TV and Class A TV licensees shouldn't party too hard this New Year's Eve. That's because the date by which they've got to upload their public inspection files to the FCC-maintained online site is right around the corner.… Continue Reading
Coming soon to screens all across the country! YOUR October 2012 issues/programs list (if you're a full-power or Class A TV station). If you think that your lists could use some spiffing up before their online debut, read on.… Continue Reading
Public-file-uploading chores kick in for ALL TV licensees (including Class A's) no later than October 10, when the next quarterly issues/programs lists mush be placed in each station's file. With that deadline looming, we thought it might be useful to introduce everybody to some of the nitty-gritty details they'll need know before they try to upload their lists.… Continue Reading