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.
License Renewal Application Reminder for Radio Stations in North Dakota
The FCC’s state-by-state license renewal cycle began in June 2019 for radio stations and in June 2020 for television stations. Radio and TV stations licensed to communities in the respective states listed above should be moving forward with their license renewal preparation. This includes familiarizing themselves with not only the
Chairman Pai’s Birthday Message to Radio
“We look forward to the stories that radio will continue to tell” FCC Chairman Ajit Pai issued a statement on the centennial Monday of the famous KDKA broadcast. This is the text: “Today we celebrate the 100th anniversary of our nation’s first widely recognized commercial radio broadcast that took place on
Radio Benefitting As Economy Recovers From Spring COVID Hit Says Nielsen.
Good news for radio: Drive-time audience continues to power forward in PPM markets. In the September PPM survey, reach is now 97% of March and average quarter-hour persons is 90% of March levels. The audience strength is powered by commuting increases and a return to school, according to Nielsen data
Pai: FCC Will Clarify Section 230
Said they have no First Amendment right to immunity denied others, including broadcasters FCC chairman Ajit Pai has signaled he plans to follow President Trump’s lead and “clarify” Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. He also says he has been assured by FCC lawyers that the FCC has the
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- FCC Enforcement Monitor ~ October 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: Rhode Island LPFM Station Issued $15,000 Fine for Underwriting Violations In Reversal, FCC Rescinds Grant of Construction Permit for Portland FM Translator Over Interference Concerns […]
- FCC Enforcement Monitor ~ September 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: Pennsylvania AM Radio Station’s Tower Marking and Lighting Violations End With Consent Decree Unauthorized Transfer of Control Costs Nevada FM Radio Licensee $8,000 Arizona Translator […]
- First Electronic Must-Carry/Retransmission Consent Elections Due October 1October 1, 2020 is the deadline for TV stations to (1) upload to their online Public Inspection Files their must-carry/retransmission consent carriage election statements for the three-year cycle covering January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023, and (2) notify MVPDs of any changes to their election status. As we previewed in May, the upcoming October […]
National Association of Broadcasters – News Releases
- NAB Leadership Foundation Launches First Time Manager Fellowship, Accepting Applications Now
- NAB Show and Audio Engineering Society to Co-locate Conventions in 2021
- Supreme Court Should Reinstate FCC’s Modernization of Media Ownership Rules, NAB ArguesWASHINGTON, D.C. – The Third Circuit Court of Appeals overstepped its authority when it invalidated the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) order modernizing its local media ownership rules, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) argues in a brief filed with the Supreme Court last night. NAB asked the Court to reinstate the FCC’s modernization order and […]