IBA News

As a benefit of membership, IBA member stations can participate in these once a month 10:00am IBA-RAB live training webinars – Free of charge.   The September one-hour webinar will be held on Thursday, September 25 at 10:00 am CDT. This RAB webinar series is offered to IBA member stations only and at no charge.   These special RAB webinars offered through the Iowa Broadcasters Association always air on a Thursday mor

The Federal Communications Commission recently adopted a Report and Order to streamline and eliminate outdated provisions of its Part 17 Rules governing the construction, marking, and lighting of antenna structures. According to the Commission, the goal was to “remove barriers to wireless deployment, reduce unnecessary costs, and encourage providers to continue to deploy advanced systems that facilitate safety

The Political Broadcast Guide is available to all dues paying  IBA Member Stations. This informative guide is provided courtesy of the IBA Legal Hotline and David Oxenford at Wilkinson Baker Knauer, LLP. Political Broadcast Guide 2014

Radio Advertising Bureau’s August Webinar… “Facts and Figures You Need to Successfully Budget for 2015” One-Hour, Live Online Webinar Thursday, August 14, 2014 10:00 am Central Presenters:  Mark Fratrick, BIA/Kelsey’s SVP and Chief Economist and  John Potter, RAB’s SVP/Professional Development We’re coming up on budgeting season, that time when your preparation will help or hinder your opportu

The Iowa Supreme Court this spring amended its Rules for Expanded News Media Coverage to address new technology and newsgathering practices. Journalists are now allowed to live report via mobile devices from the state’s courtrooms. However, they must request permission in advance from the regional ENMC coordinators and must also wear IDs that include their name and media affiliation, so the judge can distinguis

The FCC fees that must be paid by commercial broadcasters when they file most applications with the FCC are available.  See David Oxenford’s article here about the July 3 effective date, and his article here about the adoption of the new higher fees.  The FCC has released a full guide to the fees – setting out how much broadcasters must pay.  You can find the new Fees Filing Guide here.

On Tuesday, the STELA bill passed the House of Representatives under suspension of the rules, with a voice vote. This bill is the House Commerce bill merged with the clean Judiciary bill. NAB took a neutral position on this bill, which does the following: (1) Extends expiring STELA provisions for another five-year term; (2) Prohibits joint retransmission consent negotiations; (3) Provides broadcasters additional time

Jim Coloff, Coloff Media, Cedar Falls, has been named IBA President for 2014/15. First elected to the Board in 2010, Coloff has previously served the IBA as Treasurer and Vice-President. Other officers elected to the 2014/15 Board were Vice-President, Kevin Schrader, KCRG-TV, Cedar Rapids and Treasurer Greg List, O-Town Communications, Ottumwa. Directors serving on 2014/15 IBA Board of Directors include: Bill Wells,

Were you there? Check out the IBA Convention photos today.