For as often as the subject of legal identification comes up in radio and TV discussions, there still a lot of obscure provisions that get little attention.
Civic Media Buys Madison-Market Station
Civic Media is buying the Madison-market AM station and FM translator that already carry the company’s programming.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Petitions to Deny New Stations; Ontario FM’s Sale OK’d
Recent filings include several petitions to deny new FM stations that have been identified as tentative selectees. Meanwhile, the CRTC has approved a northwestern Ontario radio sale.
Off Topic: Being Insulted by Spotify’s “Wrapped”
I was enjoying my personal music chart from Spotify’s “2022 Wrapped” until the report hit me with an insult. No, I don’t want to stick to familiar favorites.
Weekly Log: Numerous Radio, TV Moves; Two Satellite TV Retrans Disputes
This week’s developments include numerous arrivals and departures in both radio and TV, as well as two major retransmission consent disputes.
Data Dump: When Stations Flipped to All-Christmas
The perception that Christmas gets earlier and earlier every year isn’t true, at least when it comes to radio. Check out how this year’s All-Christmas radio flips in the Upper Midwest compare with last year.
Ely’s WELY Finds Buyer But Will Temporarily Go Silent
The storied radio station at the end of the road in Ely, Minn., has found a buyer but will temporarily go off the air later this week while the sale is pending.
Update: Forum Paying $1.4 Million for Independent Sioux Falls Station
Fargo-based Forum Communications will pay $1.4 million for a full-power independent TV station in Sioux Falls, according to an asset purchase agreement filed with the FCC.
FCC Monitor: Changes Coming to Green Bay; UP Station Boosts Power
Recent FCC filings include a Green Bay-market FM station planning to change its callsign and an Upper Peninsula AM station increasing its power as it recovers from a fire.
Off Topic: A Thought about Improving AM Radio
Why force broadcasters to keep unwanted AM transmitters on the air when they’d rather program a 250-Watt FM signal?