Legislative Update
Kelley-Cawthorne Announces Merger
MAB’s Lansing-based lobbyist firm Kelley Cawthorne has announced its merger with Ohio-based Pappas & Associates. In a press release, the company writes: “With this merger, we will be able to provide our clients with an even higher level of service than we can offer today.
Read MoreMAB’s Klemet Meets with SPJ/Detroit on FOIA Issues
On February 15, MAB President/CEO Sam Klemet joined the Society of Professionals Journalists Detroit Chapter in a discussion about the importance of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and what can be done in Michigan to improve transparency.
Read MoreRegulatory Bits and Pieces – ETRS Form One and Delayed Public File Uploads Due by February 28, Updated EAS Handbook Required for All Stations
There are normally a host of regulatory obligations at the beginning of February, but because of technical issues with the FCC’s online public file and LMS systems, many February 1 dates, as well as some January regulatory deadlines, have been extended to late February.
Read MoreNAB Hails Introduction of Resolution Opposing New Performance Fee on Local Radio
Sponsors of the resolution include Michigan Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-6), Bill Huizenga (R-4), John Moolenaar (R-2) and Tim Walberg (R-5).
Read MoreFebruary Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – Renewal Applications, EEO Reports, Quarterly Issues Programs Lists, Children’s Programming Reports, Copyright Fees for Webcasters, ETRS Form One, and More
There are normally a host of regulatory obligations at the beginning of February, but because of technical issues with the FCC’s online public file and LMS systems, many February 1 dates, as well as some January regulatory deadlines, have been extended to late February.
Read MoreFCC Media Bureau Announces Further Extension of Filing Deadlines
On January 27, The FCC’s Media Bureau issued a Public Notice announcing that it is extending through February 28, 2023 the deadline for licensees to: (1) upload any documents into the Online Public Inspection File (OPIF) system that were due beginning on January 1, 2023 (e.g., Issues Programs Reports for 4Q 2022); (2) upload the annual children’s programming report;
Read MoreUse of EAS Tones in Promo Results in 504k Fine
The lesson: do not use EAS tones outside of actual EAS alerts. On January 23, the FCC proposed a $504,000 fine against FOX Corporation and its television subsidiaries for using the alerting tones of the Emergency Broadcast System in a promotional announcement aired on the company’s television network on November 28, 2021.
Read MoreNAB Membership Town Hall Identifies Broadcast Issues and Priorities in 2023
On January 19, The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) hosted a virtual town hall to brief NAB members on advocacy and business issues as Congress begins its 118th Session and the House of Representatives switches party control. NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt was joined by senior executives and public policy experts to offer updates on the association’s work, priorities and initiatives.
Read MoreMichigan Broadcasters Invited to Preview and Analysis Event Ahead of State of the State Speech
The Michigan Association of Broadcasters and the lobbying firm of Kelley Cawthorne are partnering to offer Michigan journalists the opportunity to get political expert insight in advance of the upcoming State of the State address.
Read MoreJacquelen Timm Joins Kelley Cawthorne
Timm, a Certified Association Executive (CAE), joins Kelley Cawthorne to lead its expanding association management practice.
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