On July 6, 2021, the FCC released a Public Notice announcing that the new application fee schedule announced in the 2020 Application Fee Report and Order will be partially effective July 15,
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FCC Releases July Open Meeting Agenda
On July 6, 2021, the FCC released the Agenda for the July Open Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday July 13,
FCC Announces CORES Email Requirement
On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, the FCC released a Report and Order (“R&O”) in the Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission’s Rules,
FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for July Open Meeting
On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, the FCC announced the tentative agenda for the July Open Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday,
FCC Releases June Open Meeting Agenda
On Thursday, June 10, 2021, the FCC announced the Agenda for the June Open Meeting, which is scheduled for 10:30AM on Thursday,
FCC Announces Date and WEA Procedures for Nationwide Test
On Friday, June 11, 2021, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (“Bureau”) released a Public Notice (DA 21-680) announcing the date of the next nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (“EAS”) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (“WEA”).
FCC Seeks to Refresh 2018 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Record
On Friday, June 4, 2021, the Media Bureau (“the Bureau”) released a Public Notice (21-657) seeking to update the record in the 2018 Quadrennial Regulatory Review docket,
FCC Reinstates Media Ownership Rule Changes
On Friday, June 4, 2021, the Media Bureau (“the Bureau”) released an Order (DA 21-656) reinstating changes to the FCC’s media ownership rules consistent with the Supreme Court’s recent decision in FCC v.
FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for June Open Meeting
On Thursday, May 27, 2021, the FCC announced the tentative agenda for the June Open Meeting, scheduled for Thursday,
Short video on reducing tower lighting costs
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Program has created a product to both proactively work to meet industry needs and to help reduce bird collisions.
FCC Releases May Open Meeting Agenda
On Thursday, May 13, 2021, the FCC announced the Agenda for the May Open Meeting, which is scheduled for 10:30 AM on Thursday,
FCC Releases FY 2021 Regulatory Fees R&O and NPRM
On Tuesday, May 4, 2021 the Commission released a Report and Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“Order” and “NPRM”) in the Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2021 proceeding (MD Docket No.
2021 MBA Awards Finalists
The Missouri Broadcasters Association is pleased to announce that the following stations are 2021 MBA Award finalists. Specific entries have been emailed to station general managers and the person submitting the entry.
FCC Releases Tentative Agenda for May Open Meeting
On April 29, 2021, the FCC released the Tentative Agenda for the May Open Commission Meeting, scheduled for Thursday,
FCC Enforcement Monitor ~ April 2021
Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others. …
The Dream Could Come True: Bid For Your Own Radio Station In Auction #109
FCC Auction #109
The Dream Could Come True Bid for your own radio station in Auction #109
By Gregg P. Skall
Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC
The FCC will soon open the application process for Auction #109 AM and FM radio station construction permits.
FCC Releases April Open Meeting Agenda
On April 15, 2021, the FCC announced the Agenda for the April Open Meeting, which is scheduled for 10:30 AM on Thursday,
MBA Announces 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees
Broadcasters Charles Earls and John Rooney will be inducted into the Missouri Broadcasters Association’s Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 7th at the Branson Hilton Convention Center in Branson,
Lump Sum Payments We’d Love to C Or “When will I get them?”
By Gregg P. Skall
Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC
The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on advertising revenue and many broadcasters are looking forward to the C-Band lump sum payments applied for last year.
Television pioneer Ted Koplar dies at 77
Edward J. “Ted” Koplar passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family April 4, 2021. Visit KPLR TV for full story.
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