IBA News

Iowa broadcasting legend, Dottie Ray of KXIC-AM Iowa City, was named Small Market Personality of the Year at the 2014 National Association of Broadcasters’ (NAB) Marconi Radio Awards. The awards were announced on September 11th at the 25th annual NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show held during the Radio Show in Indianapolis. The NAB Marconi awards recognize radio’s outstanding personalities and sta

The FCC’s Media Bureau has released a brief decision on the Sunlight Foundation’s complaint petition against two TV stations concerning the proper sponsorship identification for an ads by Political Action Committees.  The complaints filed in July concerned elections that took place last year.  The complaints targeted two PACs that each had single individuals who had donated substantially all of the money that was rai

In an August 28th  letter sent to Senate Commerce Committee leaders, IBA and the 50 state broadcaster associations joined in opposition to the “local choice” proposal circulated by Senators John Thune and Jay Rockefeller.  The proposal, if adopted, would unfairly single out free, over-the-air local television broadcasters for mandatory ‘a la carte’ treatment.  It would hurt broadcast localism and have a d

The FCC has just released the Public Notice setting the deadline for the payment of FY 2014 Regulatory Fees.  Those fees are due on September 23.  The FCC’s Public Notice on the fees is here: https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-14-1261A1.pdf NOTE:  that checks, money orders and cashier’s checks are no longer accepted for payment.  So licensees need to make arrangements to pay by wire, electronic transfer

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The Federal Communications Commission recently adopted a Report and Order to streamline and eliminate outdated provisions of its Part 17 Rules governing the construction, marking, and lighting of antenna structures.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