Blast From The Past: Chuck Mefford, WOCR
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Chuck Mefford at Olivet College's WOCR in the 1970s. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
FCC Slaps Townsquare Media With Massive Political Fine In Idaho
Political file failures from two Idaho stations will cost Townsquare Media half a million dollars after a ruling from the FCC Media Bureau. Violations involved GOP-paid programming on AM signals in Twin Falls and Boise.
Royalty Payment Distributor Includes iHeartMedia In Mass Audit
iHeartMedia has received notice from the Mechanical Licensing Collective of the organization's intent to audit its records over royalty payments. The audit will examine the accuracy of payments for the first three years of the MLC's blanket license.
New NAB Report Shows AM Radio’s Unrivaled Power In A Crisis
As the AM For Every Vehicle Act closes in on the majority of votes needed to pass in both the Senate and House of Representatives, the NAB is releasing a brand new report on AM radio's importance as a cornerstone of America's emergency communication infrastructure.
Did The FCC Just Introduce The Main Studio Rule 2.0?
A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking from the FCC originally intended to support local journalism took a surprise left-turn in calling the efficacy of the Main Studio Rule elimination into question - and it could open a wasp's nest for broadcasters.
Women to Watch: Joanna Baumann
(By Charese Fruge') Joanna Baumann is Vice President of Marketing & Partnerships for iHeartMedia Las Vegas and Morning Co-Host on Sunny Mornings with Joanna and Sean. This July, she celebrates 15 years in Las Vegas having moved from Chicago.
Are You The Problem? Two Methods Of Empathetic Leadership
(By James Bahm) Search for “empathy in business” and you’ll see the need for more empathetic leadership. You’re likely to see anywhere from a handful to a dozen or more ways you can become more empathetic. Here are two simple ones:
FCC Goes After Alabama Owner For Unauthorized Broadcast
The FCC's Media Bureau has issued a $16,500 fine to Shelby Broadcast Associates, previously the licensee of the FM translator W252BE in Birmingham, AL, for violations relating to unauthorized operations.
Thieves Topple Oklahoma FM Tower Over $100 Worth Of Copper
Payne Media Group owner Will Payne says he's out to make copper thieves pay after they cut a tower guy-wire of K95.5, toppling the top half of the 500-foot structure and taking the station off-air over around $100 worth of copper pipe, causing $500,000 in damage.
FCC Sends Clear Message In Cumulus EEO Fines, NAB Dismissal
The Federal Communication Commission has rejected calls for post-bankruptcy mercy from Cumulus and the NAB over Equal Employment Opportunity violations at five Georgia radio stations formerly owned by the broadcaster, sending a firm message to broadcasters.
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