AT&T says it might sit out auction due to restrictions
AT&T could opt out of the incentive spectrum auction because of "complicated and unnecessary" limits on major players under consideration by the Federal Communications Commission, AT&T Vice President Joan Marsh said in a filing. The FCC is said to want to reserve as much as 30 MHz of spectrum in each market for smaller bidders. "Such restrictions would put AT&T in an untenable position, forcing AT&T to reevaluate its potential participation in the auction," Marsh wrote. The Hill/Hillicon Valley blog (4/16) Share:
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AT&T could opt out of the incentive spectrum auction because of "complicated and unnecessary" limits on major players under consideration by the Federal Communications Commission, AT&T Vice President Joan Marsh said in a filing. The FCC is said to want to reserve as much as 30 MHz of spectrum in each market for smaller bidders. "Such restrictions would put AT&T in an untenable position, forcing AT&T to reevaluate its potential participation in the auction," Marsh wrote. The Hill/Hillicon Valley blog (4/16) Share:
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Conservative groups from 2008 through 2012 allocated almost $22 million toward ad sponsorships for Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham, Mark Levin, Rush Limbaugh and other top conservative radio personalities, according to a Politico review of federal agency filings. Over the past two years, the sponsorship arrangements "have grown more lucrative" and have been initiated more by organizations such as the Tea Party Patriots, with traditional groups such as the Heritage Foundation ending such relationships, Kenneth P. Vogel and Mackenzie Weinger write. Politico (Washington, D.C.) (4/17) Share: Related Industry News DISH agrees to $2 million in refunds over disputed surcharge
DISH Network has agreed to issue $2 million in refunds to subscribers in Washington state who paid an allegedly "deceptive" fee on their bills. Under the agreement, which includes a $570,000 payment to the state, DISH does not admit any wrongdoing. The Associated Press (4/15) Share: People & Personalities Maureen O'Connell is out at 21st Century Fox
Maureen O'Connell, the longtime senior vice president of regulatory and government affairs at 21st Century Fox, is leaving the company as part of a reorganization. Kathy Ramsey, vice president of government affairs, has been promoted to senior vice president and chief operating officer of the unit. Also, Jared Sher, vice president and associate general counsel, will take over most of O'Connell's duties for U.S. regulations and interactions with the Federal Communications Commission. Broadcasting & Cable (4/16) Share: Eshoo raises $203,000 via PAC for House committee bid
Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., in Q1 brought in $203,000 from a new leadership political action committee formed as part of her bid to succeed Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., as ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Eshoo is vying with Rep. Frank Pallone, D-N.J., for the position, but his leadership PAC was not required to file its quarterly report until Sunday. Roll Call (free content)/218 blog (4/16) Share: NAB News Radio Rules: A Guide to FCC Policies and Procedures for On-Air Staff
How can you help your employees avoid regulatory pitfalls and fines? Provide them with the revised "Radio Rules: A Guide to FCC Policies and Procedures for On-Air Staff." Written by NAB attorneys and updated for 2013, this booklet contains critical information on relevant laws and FCC rules. Topics include contests, libel, indecency and public files. Order as many as needed, as NAB members receive a substantial bulk discount. For more information and to purchase, visit the NAB Store. Share: Legislative & Regulatory Bill would update 20-year-old report on hate speech, media
A measure sponsored by Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., would follow up the federal government's 1993 study of hate speech in media by looking at the impact of the Internet and other platforms. The Hate Crime Reporting Act comes in the aftermath of Sunday's killing of three people at two Jewish centers in Kansas. Adweek (4/16) Share:
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