If you want to comment on the FCC's proposal to expand its online public file requirements to radio licensees, cable operators and satellite broadcast services, get your calendars out - the comment deadlines have been set.… Continue Reading
While the FCC is moving unusually fast on this, we probably shouldn't be surprised. But the Commission's proposal is not without its ironies.… Continue Reading
The Media Bureau has requested comments on a proposal to impose online public file requirements on cable and satellite operators. And the Bureau has gone the proponents one big step further.… Continue Reading
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
The deadlines have now been set for initial comments on the latest version of Form 355 -- the quarterly programming report TV stations (and, eventually, probably all broadcasters) would be required to file with the Commission.… Continue Reading
Hot on the heels of its abandonment of the "enhanced disclosure" reporting form adopted in 2007 (but never implemented), the Commission has made good on its promise to come up with a replacement. Ladies and gentlemen, please put your hands together for the 2011 edition of "Standardized Television Disclosure Form 355".… Continue Reading
