As the official trade association of broadcasters across the Peace Garden State, the North Dakota Broadcasters Association
is the authoritative source for information about radio and television stations throughout the state.
Honoring a Radio Legend
Remembering Earl “Earl Mann” Ackerman, Jr. It is with a heavy heart that ND Broadcasters said goodbye to Radio Legend “Earl Mann” aka Earl Ackermann, Jr. last week on May 6th. Read Earl’s Obituary Earl’s golden voice graced the airwaves for over 50 years earning him the “Pioneer Award” through
On The Road Again: Slowly But Surely, Americans Are Returning To Their Cars.
Here’s some good news for broadcast radio: There’s a growing body of evidence that Americans are driving more miles than in recent weeks as coronavirus-related restrictions begin to ease across the U.S. Data released last week by Geopath and Intermx reveals the average number of daily miles traveled per American increased to 11.5 for
New COVID-19 PSAs Available Now from NAB
NAB has produced new public service announcements (PSAs) for stations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. TV spots are available here and radio spots are available here. The PSAs focus on a message of hope and encouragement for Americans. They direct listeners and viewers to WeAreBroadcasters.com/Hope. The PSAs are available
Borrell Forecasts Radio Advertising Will Double This Summer.
INSIDE RADIO As individual states begin to reduce social distancing restrictions in a slow, gradual reopening of the U.S. economy, advertisers will begin to return to some form of “normal” marketing. That’s anticipated to occur in three distinct phases. Phase three, expected during the summer months, will be marked by
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- FCC Enforcement Monitor ~ May 2020Pillsbury’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. This month’s issue includes: Wireless Internet Provider Hit With $25,000 Proposed Fine for Interference Caused by Network Equipment Unauthorized License Transfers Lead to Consent Decree and $70,000 Civil Penalty […]
- July 31, 2020 Marks First Deadline Under FCC’s New Must-Carry Election RegimeWith much of the United States under COVID-19 stay-at-home directives, and frost warnings still in the forecast, it’s as good a time as any to review the upcoming cable and satellite carriage election process for television broadcasters. The FCC recently completed an overhaul of its rules governing how eligible television broadcasters provide notice of their […]
- FCC Adds EEO Relief to List of COVID-19 ActionsThis afternoon, the FCC released a brief Order looking toward the day when life in the U.S. hopefully returns to normal, and broadcast stations begin rehiring furloughed workers. In the two-page Order, the FCC waived the requirement in its EEO Rule that broadcasters and MVPDs engage in “broad outreach” when filling each full-time job position. […]
National Association of Broadcasters – News Releases
- RAB and NAB Provide Update on the 2020 Radio Show
- NAB Statement Denouncing Attacks on Journalists Covering ProtestsWASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to incidents of harassment and acts of violence against journalists covering racial inequality protests nationwide, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:
- NAB Statement on Police Action Against Louisville TV Station Crew During ProtestWASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to Louisville police firing pepper balls at a local television station crew covering a protest last night, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith: