Supremes OK 'Fleeting Expletive' Rule
Tuesday, 28 April 2009 22:33

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled narrowly Tuesday in favor of a government policy that threatens broadcasters with fines over the use of even a single curse word on live television, yet stopped short of deciding whether the policy violates the Constitution.

In six separate opinions totalling 68 pages, the justices signaled serious concerns about the constitutionality of the Federal Communications Commission's "fleeting expletives" policy, but called on a federal appeals court to weigh whether it violates First Amendment guarantees of free speech.

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FCC Modifies Ownership Report Filing
Wednesday, 29 April 2009 00:18
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Supreme Court sends back ruling on Janet Jackson
Wednesday, 06 May 2009 07:07
The Supreme Court ordered a lower court Monday to reconsider its decision tossing out a fine against CBS for Janet Jackson's exposed breast during the Super Bowl halftime show in 2004.

In a brief order, the justices sent the case of the "wardrobe malfunction" back to the appeals court in light of a related high-court decision last week. That decision, in a case involving expletives uttered by Cher and other celebrities, upheld the Federal Communications Commission's sanctioning of broadcast TV for even the one-time use of expletives related to sexual or excretory functions.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/judicial/2009-05-04-scotus-wardrobe-malfunction_N.htm
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Necessity is the Mother of Re-Invention
Wednesday, 06 May 2009 07:56

Reinvention is a necessity for traditional media companies to survive in the digital world. Two media consultants, McVay New Media’s Daniel Anstandig and Geller Media International’s Valerie Geller teamed together to offer a practical vision for the radio station of the not-too-distant future. Change is not a four letter word. This is the time for us to embrace change, restructure our strategy and staff, and prepare for a prosperous future.

Ever hear the expression “The only person who likes change is a wet baby?”  Well like it or not, we’re in the full throws of major change.  First, it was consolidation, then the technological shift… now the “rightsizing” and globalization of our financial market, forcing broadcasters to navigate our brave new economic world.  (Many might suggest that the wet baby’s situation is more comfortable.)  

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OPPOSE THE RADIO PERFORMANCE TAX
Wednesday, 17 June 2009 20:46
Take this opportunity to let our congressional delegation know your opposition to the Radio Performance Tax (H.B. 848).   Thankfully Congresswoman Shelly Moore Capito and Congressman Nick Rahall have signed the House Resolution to oppose the tax. We still need Congressman Mollohan to sign on the House side and both of the WV Senators to sign Senate Resolution 14 on the Senate side.
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