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FCC Clarifies Deadlines for Repack Phase 1, Establishing Template for All Future Repack Phases
Sep 4, 2018
Pillsbury CommLawCenter August 29, 2018 Many thought the broadcast incentive auction was the most complex task ever undertaken by the FCC, but the ten-phase spectrum repack following the auction is running a close second. The TV stations being repacked in Phase 1 are serving as the pioneers of the repack process, and since they must complete the transition to…[...]
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Soundboard Video Update http://youtube.com/watch?v=97a6mGlGoNc This month, we review the nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Alert System (WEA) on September 20, as well as broadcast details on the statewide gubernatorial debate scheduled for October 1st. Joe also shares some important PAB member updates, including upcoming webinars and other benefits to becoming a member of the PAB.…[...]
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This Part Is Not a Test – Meeting Broadcasters’ Obligations to Prepare for the National EAS Test
Aug 21, 2018
Pillsbury CommLaw Center By Lauren Lynch Flick and Warren Kessler August 20, 2018 Full Story The FCC and FEMA have established September 20, 2018 as the date for the next nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The nationwide test is designed to study the effectiveness of the EAS and to monitor the performance of EAS participants. The Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system will be…[...]
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Inside Radio August 21, 2018 After losing its largest radio client on July 30, United States Traffic Network has begun to inform employees of plans to wind down its radio traffic services division. According to sources, the company expects to deliver its final radio traffic reports for advertisers this Friday (Aug. 24) and final traffic data to radio affiliates…[...]
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Philadelphia Inquirer August 17, 2018 By Bob Fernandez STAFF WRITER Television officials say that people should be prepared for “rescan days” with their TV remotes. For the second time in a decade, the federal government and television broadcasters are messing with over-the-air television signals, this time to make available wireless capacity for smart phones. A decade ago, the entire…[...]
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We are thrilled to share with you the first ever Pennsylvania Broadcasters Economic Impact Study! We have been working with the talented team at ParkerPhillips, who spent a great deal of time meeting with our member stations to properly understand and measure our collective community impact. The data analysis presented in this report is evidence that the broadcasting industry is…[...]
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We are thrilled to share with you the first ever Pennsylvania Broadcasters Economic Impact Study! We have been working with the talented team at ParkerPhillips, who spent a great deal of time meeting with our member stations to properly understand and measure our collective community impact. The data analysis presented in this report is evidence that the broadcasting industry is…[...]
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Philadelphia Inquirer 8/1/2018 By Bob Fernandez STAFF WRITER Two Philadelphia-area radio companies have split with a lawsuit and a terse public statement. Malvern’s United States Traffic Network sued Entercom Communications for fraud in state and federal courts in Texas this week, seeking punitive damages in excess of $5 million, while Entercom said good riddance to a former partner. Entercom,…[...]
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Soundboard Video Update! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqtYsUcgyBo We are so pleased to share the first-ever Pennsylvania Broadcasting Economic Impact Study, Enhancing Communities, Delivering Trust, and Generating Impact: The Broadcasting Industry’s Role in Pennsylvania. We worked very hard with our partners at Parker Phillips to create a truly relevant and believable study on the impact we generate statewide. We hope you enjoy reading and gain…[...]
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Inside Radio July 25, 2018 The trend of decoupling radio and TV assets got a new head of steam Tuesday with an announcement from Cox Enterprises that it’s exploring a sale, merger or partnership for its 14 television stations while continuing to hold on to its 61 radio stations. CBS and Scripps earlier decided to split up their radio…[...]
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