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2008 BROADCASTERS' CALENDAR
The following deadlines are based on information known by us as of the
date hereof, may or may not apply to a particular broadcaster, are for
general informational purposes only, and should be double-checked for
currency close to each pertinent date/deadline...click here for the complete calendar. |
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FCC RELEASES DTV CONSUMER EDUCATION FORM 388 WHICH MUST BE FILED BY APRIL 10, 2008
As we have previously advised, on March 3, the FCC released a Report and Order outlining new requirements imposed on full-power television stations for educating consumers about the February 17, 2009 transition to digital television service. On March 28, the FCC released a Public Notice announcing that it had received the necessary approvals from the OMB and that the new rules, including reporting requirements, would become effective on Monday, March 31, 2008. As a result of that announcement, full-power television stations must file with the FCC their first FCC Form 388 quarterly report by April 10, 2008. |
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CLIENT ALERT: DTV CONSUMER EDUCATION AND REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS EFFECTIVE MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2008
As we have previously advised, on March 3, the FCC released a Report and Order outlining
new requirements for the education of consumers regarding the February 17, 2009 transition to
digital television service. |
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FCC FINES MISSISSIPPI RADIO STATION FOR BROADCASTING A CONVERSATION WITHOUT
FIRST INFORMING THE OTHER PARTY
The FCC recently fined an AM radio licensee $6,400 for recording and broadcasting a telephone
conversation without informing the other party of its intent to do so. In January 2005, the FCC
received a complaint alleging that the host of the station's morning news show recorded and
broadcast a telephone conversation in violation of the FCC's Rules. |
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FCC ADOPTS NEW DTV CONSUMER EDUCATION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
On March 3, the FCC released a Report and Order outlining new requirements for the education of consumers regarding the February 17, 2009 transition to digital television service. This Advisory focuses on the Report and Order’s specific ramifications for television broadcasters. While no requirements for radio broadcasters are being mandated, the Commission strongly encourages radio broadcasters to participate in the education of the public on the transition to digital television. Click here for the pdf. |
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FCC ANNOUNCES SPECIAL DAYLIGHT SAVINGS OPERATING CONDITIONS FOR AM STATIONS DURING MARCH 2008
On February 29, the FCC released a Public Notice alerting AM radio stations of the upcoming commencement Daylight Saving Time, and provided directions for Presunrise and Postsunset Operations during the month of March. Click here for more information. |
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MBA BRINGS RAB SALES ACADEMY BACK TO BOSTON
May 12 -14 at the Sheraton Newton Hotel for more information click here. |
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MBA ANNUAL MEETING AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING & LUNCHEON
Join us for lunch at the MBA Annual Meeting and Board of Directors Meeting & Luncheon
Wednesday, April 9 at 12:00 noon at the Sheraton Needham Hotel, 100 Cabot Street, Needham. All members are welcome to attend. |
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NEW PROGRAM REPORTING AND PUBLIC INSPECTION FILE ONLINE
POSTING REQUIREMENTS FOR TELEVISION STATIONS
Television stations will now be required to file FCC Form 355, a new quarterly
programming report, as well as post their public inspection files online. These new
requirements apply only to full-power and Class A television stations. For a full report, click here.
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FCC RELEASES NEW STATION DTV TRANSITION READINESS REPORT FORM
On January 22, the FCC released the new FCC Form 387. At this time, the form is
only available for public viewing; the version of the form to be used for electronic
filing purposes will be made available at a later date. Click here for the full report. |
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