On September 18, 2023, the FCC released a Public Notice reminding all broadcasters that the window for Biennial Ownership Reports will open on October 2,
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Gregg Skall Featured on Radio & Television Business Report’s InFocus Podcast
This week TLP Member Gregg Skall was featured on the Radio & Television Business Report ‘s InFocus Podcast to discuss what Anna Gomez’s arrival at the FCC will mean,
FCC Releases September Open Meeting Tentative Agenda
On August 31, 2023, the FCC released the Tentative Agenda for the September Open Meeting, scheduled for September 21, 2023 at 10:30 AM.
“Pros And Cons Of Top-Four Network Rule In The Digital Age” by TLP’s Gregg Skall and Ashley Brydone-Jack, published in Law360
Pros And Cons Of Top-Four Network Rule In The Digital Age
By Gregg Skall and Ashley Brydone-Jack
Law360 (August 30,
Law360 (August 30,
FY 2023 Regulatory Fees due September 20
On August 28, 2023, the FCC released a Public Notice announcing that FY 2023 regulatory fees must be received by the FCC no later than 11:59 PM Eastern Time on September 20,
What’s Your Sign? Are You Sure? What to know in 2023 about transmitter and tower site signage By Gregg P. Skall
What’s Your Sign? Are You Sure? What to know in 2023 about transmitter and tower site signage
Featured in Radio World
By Gregg P.
Broadcast Update – 2023 Regulatory Fees Report and Order Released
On August 10, 2023, the FCC released a Report and Order on the assessment and collection of regulatory fees for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2023.
Bob Costas was inducted into the MBA Hall of Fame on June 2nd, 2023.
FCC Announces Nationwide WEA Test on Oct. 4
On August 3, 2023, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (“Bureau”) released a Public Notice announcing that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”),
FY2023 Regulatory Fee Joint Reply Comments – As Filed
In the Matter of Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2023, MD Docket Nos. 22-301 and 23-159.
FCC Releases Next Generation Broadcast TV Standard R&O
On June 23, 2023 the FCC released a Third Report and Order (“Order”) and Fourth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“FNPRM”) modifying various Next Generation Broadcast Television (“Next Gen TV” or “ATSC 3.0”) rules to continue the voluntary transition to ATSC 3.0,
What To Do About Non-Competes – The Complete Story of Non-Competes By Gregg P. Skall
Nearly two years ago, President Biden issued an executive order calling on the Federal Trade Commission to ban or limit non-compete agreements,
Bill Wilkerson Inducted into MBA Hall of Fame
Bill Wilkerson’s wife Margie along with his former co-anchor Wendy Wiese accepted the award on his behalf.
FCC Releases TCPA NPRM
On June 9, 2023, the FCC released the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on strengthening consumer consent for robocalls and robotexts under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”).
FCC Extends ULS, TCNS, E-106, and ASR Filing Deadlines Due to System Outages
On June 13, 2023, the FCC released a Public Notice providing initial guidance on certain filing deadlines and review periods affected by system outages of the following FCC databases:
- Universal Licensing System (ULS)
- Tower Construction Notification System (TCNS)
- E-106 System
- Antenna Structure Registration System (ASR)
These systems have been unavailable since approximately 6:30 p.m.
FCC Releases 12 GHz Item
On May 19, 2023, the FCC released the Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Order on the 12.2-12.7 GHz (12.2 GHz band) and the 12.7-13.25 GHz (12.7 GHz band) bands.
EEO Mid-Term Review Cycle Beginning June 1, 2023
On May 11, 2023, the FCC released a Public Notice announcing that the next EEO mid-term review cycle will commence on June 1,
FCC Releases June Open Meeting Tentative Agenda
On May 18, 2023, the FCC released the Tentative Agenda for the June Open Commission Meeting, scheduled for June 8,
FCC Enforcement Advisory on Foreign Ownership Disclosures
On April 20, 2023, the FCC released an Enforcement Advisory reminding certain FCC licensees and authorization holders that they must seek and receive FCC approval prior to assignments or transfers of control through mergers,
Missouri Broadcasters Association Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients
$11,000 awarded to Missouri students pursuing broadcasting careers
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., April 28, 2023 – The Missouri Broadcasters Association announced Friday that the association and the MBA Foundation awarded four scholarships to Missouri students studying to be broadcasters.
The mission of the Missouri Broadcasters Association is promoting the success and prosperity of Missouri’s Broadcasters