2021 FCC Compliance Deadlines
The GAB announces the FCC compliance deadlines for 2021.
GAB Meeting with Governor Kemp
ATLANTA, Ga– On Wednesday, June 5 GAB President, Bob Houghton, GAB Chair, Holly Steuart, and Chairman-Elect, Velvet Perry met with Georgia Governor, Brian Kemp. GAB representatives were able to discuss the organization’s mission and goals with Governor Kemp as well as the GAB’s valuable relationship with state agencies through the Public Education Partnership Program (PEP.)…
New FCC Procedure for Upcoming Radio License Renewal
On April 15, 2019 the Federal Communications Commission issued two public notices which announce new procedures for the upcoming license renewal process for radio stations, and the use of the Licensing and Management System (LMS) online electronic filing system for such applications. Copies of the public notices are linked below. A brief summary follows: Media…
GAB Statement on HB 734
ATLANTA, GA– Read GAB Chair, Holly Steuart’s Statement On April 2, 2019, during the final hours of the Georgia General Assembly Legislative Session, Andrew Welch, (R-McDonough) authored House Bill 734. Sponsored by five other Georgia Representatives, this bill would amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia to create a state Journalism Ethics Board.…
Upcoming FCC Deadlines
Quarterly TV Transition Progress Report January 10: TV stations that are being repacked must submit an FCC Form 2100, Schedule 387 transition progress report. Quarterly reports are due the 10th of the month following the end of each calendar quarter, and additional reports are due closer to the station’s phase completion date and after completing the transition.…
Register Your C-Band Dishes Before October 31, 2018
*Update* 10/18/18: The FCC has extended the deadline to register C-Band Receive Only Dishes by two weeks. The new deadline to register is October 31, 2018. Read the latest Public Notice HERE. *Update* 6/21/18: The FCC has extended the deadline to register C-Band Receive Only Dishes by 90 days. The new deadline to register is…
2018 FCC Compliance Deadlines for Georgia Stations
This calendar is similar to the official NAB Calendar for 2018, but has been tailored for use by Georgia broadcast stations. Courtesy David O’Connor, partner Wilkinson, Barker, Knauer, LLP January January 8 – Effective date of the FCC’s elimination of the main studio requirements. January 10 – All full power and Class A television stations…
FCC’s Gary Schonman to Update Election-Year Issues at Winter Institute
An opportunity to get updated on legal issues facing broadcasters in 2018 will kick off the Winter Institute at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication when four experts gather on the panel at “Breakfast with counsel.” With four state-wide offices not returning incumbents in 2018 along with hotly contested primaries anticipated, strong political…
Majority of House Representatives Back Local Radio Freedom Act
The Local Radio Freedom Act now has more than 50% support in the House of Representatives with 220 cosponsors after five additional reps signed on. The resolution opposes “any new performance fee, tax, royalty or other charge” on local broadcast stations. Signed on from Georgia are: Rick Allen Sanford Bishop Earl “Buddy” Carter Tom Graves…
Global Music Rights litigation update
Global Music Rights (GMR) is a relatively new group representing songwriters in licensing their copyrighted music, much like ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. GMR has signed agreements to represent numerous artists including Bruce Springsteen, Bruno Mars, Pharrell Williams, some of the Beatles, Eddie Vedder, and Drake. Most radio formats are therefore impacted by GMR’s widespread representation…