A coalition of 82 broadcasters is asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to streamline certain Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) rules to reduce what they call “burdensome paperwork” and create a more equitable playing field. Womble Bond Dickinson telecom attorney John Garziglia is working with the group of mostly small broadcasters. Inside Radio recently discussed their… read more
By: David Oxenford, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP CBD has been a hot topic for media companies – trying to decipher what products are legal and which can be advertised. We have written a number of articles on CBD, hemp and other cannabis advertising issues (see, for instance, our articles here, here, and here). Each of these… read more
The Department of Justice has given its thumbs up to Nexstar Media Group’s acquisition of Tribune Media on the condition that it move ahead with the spin offs of stations in 13 markets where it would have overlapping stations. The FCC has yet to approve the deal. The companies have already announced spinoffs in most… read more
mediaBrew Communications, led by veteran radio executive Chuck Williams, has closed on the purchase of seven radio outlets and translators from Great Lakes Radio in Marquette. The announcement was made July 31. Included in the deal were WRUP-FM (98.3), WFXD-FM (103.3) and WKQS-FM (101.9) along with four FM translators: W260AG (99.9), W248BU (97.5) W291CJ (106.1)… read more
By: Seth Resler, Jacobs Media Strategies Over the last several years, the radio industry’s approach to podcasting has changed. Several years ago, a lot of podcasts were started by on-air talent looking for additional creative outlets beyond their regular shows. Often, they would launch their podcasts without anybody from the programming department knowing or caring,… read more