Missouri Broadcasters Association
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The Missouri Broadcasters Association serves as a valuable resource for staff training, revenue growth, expense control and information on vital governmental actions that impact Missouri's radio and television stations. The mission is to promote the success and prosperity of Missouri's Broadcasters and the survival of the broadcasting industry.
Missouri Broadcasters Association
4M ago
On November 1, 2023, the FCC released the Second Report and Order, Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and Order, allowing operation of very low power (“VLP”) unlicensed devices in two portions of the 6 GHz band, seeking comment on additional portions of the band that VLP devices should be permitted to operate in, and addressing a remand from the District of...
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Missouri Broadcasters Association
5M ago
Former MBA President/CEO Mark Gordon was given the Lifetime Member Award in June.
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Missouri Broadcasters Association
5M ago
After two decades with the FCC “no longer new” EEO rules, a lot of broadcasters have eased off strict compliance with the rules due to both staffing and time constraints. A case just released by the FCC shows us that can be a costly error and that it pays to be on your toes regarding FCC EEO rules. In a case just released, the FCC fined a broadcaster $25,000 for EEO violations. The case serves as...
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Missouri Broadcasters Association
5M ago
In Missouri, the office of the Secretary of State posts all election dates. Use the descriptions below to determine political windows requiring stations apply their lowest unit rate to candidates. A “general” election i.e., one that results in the election of the candidate. A “primary” election is one that determines the candidates who will qualify for the “general” election.
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Missouri Broadcasters Association
6M ago
On September 18, 2023, the FCC released a Public Notice reminding all broadcasters that the window for Biennial Ownership Reports will open on October 2, 2023 and that all reports must be submitted by December 1, 2023. As a reminder, all licensees of commercial and non-commercial full power television, Class A television, low power television, AM radio, and FM radio stations are required to file a...
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Missouri Broadcasters Association
7M ago
This week TLP Member Gregg Skall was featured on the Radio & Television Business Report ‘s InFocus Podcast to discuss what Anna Gomez’s arrival at the FCC will mean, with respect to potential regulatory policy shifts for broadcast radio and TV. Click here for additional information and to hear the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rbr-tvbr-infocus-podcast/id1507222690?
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Missouri Broadcasters Association
7M ago
On August 31, 2023, the FCC released the Tentative Agenda for the September Open Meeting, scheduled for September 21, 2023 at 10:30 AM. The following items are tentatively scheduled for Commission consideration: Chairwoman Rosenworcel also released a blog post on the upcoming meeting. Please Contact Us if you have any questions. The post FCC Releases September Open Meeting Tentative Agenda first...
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Missouri Broadcasters Association
7M ago
By Gregg Skall and Ashley Brydone-Jack Law360 (August 30, 2023) Television viewing has changed drastically in the last decade. Consumers are increasingly cutting the cord and abandoning traditional methods of content consumption, such as cable and over- the-air television, in favor of online streaming platforms that allow viewers to choose what and when they want to watch.
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