What’s Your Sign? Are You Sure? What to know in 2023 about transmitter and tower site signage
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By Gregg P.
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By Gregg P.
MBA Web Archive
Marijuana Advertising – Surely it’s OK NOW? NOT! By Gregg P. Skall
Marijuana Advertising – Surely it’s OK NOW? NOT!
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By Gregg P. Skall
Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC
Hardly a week goes by that I’m not confronted with the question: Marijuana has been legalized in my state,
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By Gregg P. Skall
Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC
Hardly a week goes by that I’m not confronted with the question: Marijuana has been legalized in my state,
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.
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,
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,
Bob Costas was inducted into the MBA Hall of Fame on June 2nd, 2023.
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.
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,
Keynote speaker Erik Therwanger teases one of his convention sessions: Selling Through Chaos
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.
FCC Releases Policy Statement on Spectrum Management
i. The Commission notes it will expect proponents of a harmful interference claim to supply sufficiently complete, transparent, and reproducible quantitative analytical models of the interactions between radio services,
2023 MBA Awards Finalists
The Missouri Broadcasters Association is pleased to announce that the following stations are 2023 MBA Awards finalists. Specific entries have been emailed to station general managers and the person submitting the entry.
FCC Releases April Open Meeting Tentative Agenda
On March 30, 2023, the FCC released the Tentative Agenda for the April Open Meeting, scheduled for April 20,
International Bureau Releases Application Fee Filing Guide
On March 3, 2023, the FCC International Bureau released its Application Fee Filing Guide for 2023. The Guide provides an updated fee schedule for international and satellite service applications,
