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13 Aug
Registration Information for CBI/National Student Media Conference in Kansas City
CBI/ACP/CMA Kansas City Fall 2008 Annual Convention! Oct. 29-Nov. 2, 2008 Back to where it all began! Ten years ago, CBI was created in Kansas City by partnering with College Media Advisers. Ten years later, CBI is a vibrant organization representing students in electronic media having worked to protect your interests before Congress, Copyright Office, […]
READ MORE31 Jul
Accidental EAS Test Generates Fine
While it is difficult to glean all of the details from the FCC order, it appears that an accidentally sent required weekly test resulted in a $5,000 fine. The triggering factor seems to be that the station had not taken proper steps to prevent an accidental activation of the EAS equipment.
READ MORE24 Jul
CBI Files Comments on Localism with help from Members
In response to the FCC’s proposed new regulations concerning localism, CBI filed comments on behalf if its members. In preparation for the filing, CBI conducted a survey of stations, the results of which are included in its comments. Many stations also filed comments using the information provided by CBI. This is actually the third filing […]
READ MORE24 Jul
Public File Update Required
The FCC has updated the document “The Public and Broadcasting”, which provides a brief, non-technical overview of the FCC’s regulation of radio and television, including Public Inspection File requirements. Full-service FCC licensed broadcast stations are required to keep a copy of this document in its Public Inspection File. Copies of the document may be obtained […]
READ MORE23 Jul
Media Outlet Operating Documents
CBI has assembled a list of documents from various media outlets for you to use. The documents are in alphabetical order by station in their sub-categories, and their inclusion on this site does not imply that CBI agrees with the contents. One challenge that many student media outlets face is developing documents. Whether these documents […]
READ MORE23 Jul
Underwriting
Noncommercial educational (NCE) radio stations, including most FCC-licensed student radio stations, are prohibited from airing traditional commercial advertisements. This restriction ensures that these stations maintain their educational focus and operate in the public interest. Understanding Underwriting Announcements While NCE stations cannot broadcast commercials, they are permitted to acknowledge contributions from sponsors through underwriting announcements. These […]
READ MORE23 Jul
Resources
Avoiding FCC Fines State Broadcasters Associations News Sources Media Organization Documents Underwriting License Radio Renewal Date Table Non-Satellite Programming Resources for Radio Stations FCC Checklist 6 Best Practices for legally Using Google Images
READ MORE23 Jul
Five Underwriting Controversies
Updated Guidelines for Underwriting on Noncommercial Educational (NCE) Radio Stations At the 1999 National Public Radio Conference in Washington, D.C., Kenneth M. Scheibel Jr., Senior Attorney Advisor in the FCC’s Mass Media Bureau Enforcement Division, addressed common questions related to underwriting practices for public radio. Below is an updated summary of his answers, which are […]
READ MORE12 Feb
Station Spotlight: HCTV-6 and KFKX-FM
With 10 years of convergence experience, HCTV 6 and KFKX-FM are set to embark on another successsful year. “We first and foremost want our students to be good overall journalists,” said Sharon Behl Brooks, KFKX advisor. Brooks along with her television counterpart, Chad Power, proudly speak of their students’ accomplishments. Last spring, Hastings College’s students […]
READ MORE30 Jan
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Click a payment option below to start or renew your CBI membership today! (You may need to download CBI’s W-9 form) • Media Outlet Memberships for audio, video, broadcasting and/or webcasting organizations at high schools, colleges and universities. Individual media outlets at the same institution must register separately. • Department Memberships are for high school, […]
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