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2 Nov

Past Convention Presentations

CBI is actively posting copies of presentations from its conference.  If you ever wondered why you want to choose CBI over another organization, just look at what we make available to you! 2010 Fall convention Radio Station Student Management Provided courtesy of Bob Long, General Manager, WSTB/88.9 FM Get With The Program is a power […]

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31 Jul

Sessions Announced for CBI Fall Convention!

CBI is very pleased to announce the lineup of sessions for the Fall Conference in Louisville this coming October.  There are over 80 sessions and events planned just by CBI.  Together with ACP and CMA, there are over 400 at the largest student media annual convention in the nation!  With well over 2000 people attending […]

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5 Jul

Job Posting: Director of Broadcast Engineering at WICR Radio, University of Indianapolis

WICR-FM/UIndy TV at the University of Indianapolis is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Broadcast Engineering. This is a full-time, 12-month exempt position and will report directly to the General Manager of WICR-FM/UIndy TV. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the technical operation of a Class B FM public radio station multicasting […]

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12 Apr

Commercial Ownership Reports Due July 8

For those members that have a commercial license, the FCC has once again issued a deadline for filing Form 323.   Forms are now due July 8, 2010.  These forms must be filed electronically.  Don’t expect another delay in the deadline for submitting this form.  The FCC has put together a page that provides resources designed […]

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26 Mar

CBI is now accepting session proposals for the Fall Conference!

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] CBI is a member driven organization that provides learning opportunities for its members through various means including two annual conferences, email lists, twitter, facebook and legal initiatives  before the FCC, Copyright […]

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10 Feb

$16,000 Fine For Recording Telephone Conversation for Broadcast Without Prior Permission

A Blog entry by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP attorney, David Oxenford summarizes two recent fines concerning the recording and broadcasting of phone conversations.  The entry states that one station was fined $16, 000 and another $4,000. Oxenford makes an important note that the decision is clear “that the violation occurs as soon as the person […]

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17 Jan

1/31 Deadline for Webcasting Fee Payments and No/Reduced Recordkeeping Option Deadlines

If your radio station is webcasting sound recordings without having obtained royalty waivers, your station must make some decisions and pay the annual minimum fee prior to January 31, 2010. Royalty Fees for the webcasting of sound recordings are paid on an annual basis each January.  The minimum fee is $500. Stations also need to […]

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27 Oct

CBI Webcasting Guide for Educational Stations

For the most up-to-date information, visit https://www.askcbi.org/cbi-webcasting-guide-for-educational-stations/ CBI realizes that the subject matter below may be confusing and welcomes questions via our contact page!  We are here to help you!  Keep in mind that these comments are not legal advice and that they only concern the 2011-2015 and the 2016-2020 rate periods for stations associated with […]

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25 Sep

National College Media Convention Broadcast Sessions Announced

Here’s the latest on the Fall Convention, happening now: New Session: Thursday, 9-9:50am The Faculty Summer Internship Adventure What happens when a college television adviser spends a summer working for a local small town radio station? She stretches her critical thinking skills to bridge the gap between the town and gown while also providing her […]

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1 Sep

WJIF $19k forfeiture for EAS and failure to respond

The FCC has notified Opp Educational Broadcasting Foundation, licensee of WJIF that it is apparently liable for $19,000 due to the failure to comply with EAS rules ($8,000) and for twice failing to respond to the FCC ($11,000).  Word version of Notice. PDF version.               

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