By: Seth Resler Jacobs Media Strategies As we enter year two of the COVID-19 pandemic, I find that one of the things I am missing most is meeting new people. While I have done a decent job of keeping up with previously established relationships through this period, I have not found many great ways to… read more
After several years of offering Broadcast Compliance Services (BCS) to our members, the MAB will not be renewing the contract. The BCS service is the free EEO tracking program we have offered members over the years. Usage of BCS has declined dramatically over the years as members continue to adopt their own station tracking systems and the… read more
On March 30, President Biden signed into law the two-month extension to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. As a refresher, the legislation extends PPP through May 31 and allows 501(c)(6) organizations and others more time to pursue a second PPP loan. Further, if eligible organizations apply by May 31, the Small Business… read more
Mlive reported on Wednesday that COVID-19 is no longer a valid excuse to get state unemployment in Michigan starting April 1, however, people sidelined from work for a virus-related reason can still get federal unemployment pay – if eligible. The change comes as a state law expires without being renewed by the Legislature and Gov…. read more
Cumulus Media has announced that it has appointed David Corey as Director of FM Programming for its Detroit cluster, overseeing radio stations 96.3 WDVD-FM (Hot AC) and New Country 93.1 WDRQ-FM (Country). Corey most recently served Beasley Media Group as Country Brand Manager and was Program Director for WKLB-FM in Boston from 2017 to 2020…. read more
Entercom Communications Corp. announced March 30 that it is transitioning its brand name to Audacy, effective immediately. Entercom operates 230 stations nationwide, including six in the Detroit market. In a press release, the company writes: Over the past three years, the company has purposefully evolved into a scaled, multi-platform audio content and entertainment organization with… read more
On Saturday, April 3, Grenax Broadcasting’s WCFX-FM (Clare/Mt. Pleasant) will host the Mt. Pleasant Parks and Recreation Great Egg Rec N’ Ramble, a drive-thru Easter event for community members to enjoy. The event is presented by Graff Mt. Pleasant and takes place from 1-4 p.m. Community members can drive to different locations to get goodie bags… read more
There is fresh bipartisan backing in Congress for advancing media diversity, according to a recent InsideRadio report. Resolutions have been introduced in the House and Senate that call diversity a “core tenet” of the public interest standard in the government’s media policy. The House resolution (H.Res.277) also pledges to work with media companies to develop… read more
On Wednesday (3/30) the FCC voted to formally adopt a Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration to establish Round 2 of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program, a $249.95 million federal initiative that builds on the $200 million program established as part of the CARES Act. The FCC’s COVID-19 Telehealth Program supports the efforts of health… read more
By: David Oxenford, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP The Copyright Office this week granted a request from the Copyright Royalty Board for more time to decide on the royalties to be paid to SoundExchange for the public performance of sound recordings by webcasters, including broadcasters who simulcast their programming on the Internet. As we wrote in July, the CRB decision on the webcasting royalties for 2021-2025 was initially… read more