Radio World NewsBytes: Emmis Versus Big Boy; FCC on the Move?

Wheeler's Internet Plan "It's time to put in place rules to preserve the Open Internet that has become an indispensable part of our daily lives." So says FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler. Here's an FCC fact sheet explaining his proposal. Top Stories - 02.04.15 Emmis Seeks Preliminary Injunction Against "Big Boy" Is the L.A. show host about to bolt to iHeartMedia? Emmis Communications says it will hold Big Boy to his contract. FCC Requests $413 Million in FY2016, May Downsize or Move The agency has released plans for its expected operational needs. They include items about possibly moving. News & Technology FCC: WHEW's $7,000 Fine Upheld PEOPLE: IHeartMedia Announces Changes for Brands Team AUDIENCE: Spotify — Missy Elliott Won Super Bowl … Sort Of INTERNATIONAL: MBC Celebrates 50 Years PROGRAMMING: Invisibilia Is #1 iTunes Podcast WHO'S BUYING WHAT: Ka You Dishes for KLAA Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Sprockit Unveils the First 10 Startups The small-company incubator associated with the NAB Show has announced the first group of participants. Around the Industry Wheeler Makes It Official: Title II for ISPs (Multichannel News) The FCC chairman has indicated in an op-ed that he will push for increased regulation of Internet services. Source: AT&T, Verizon to Sue on Title II Decision (Venture Beat) The big ISP/cable company/telecoms will open up a legal battle if the FCC tries to reclassify Internet services. Talk Radio's Advertising Problem (Wall Street Journal) Talk radio has a loyal and often large audience but pressure groups have made advertisers skittish about advertising on talk radio stations. Ham Among Devil's Brigade Members to Receive Medal (ARRL) Stan McEtchin, WB6KDZ, 90 years old, has been recognized for his World War II service with the elite First Special Service Force, AKA the Devil's Brigade. It was a forerunner to modern special forces units such as SEAL teams. Calendar of Events SBE Local Chapter Certification Exams Feb. 6–16 Salon de la Radio Feb. 8–10 Paris, France EBU Radio Week 2015 Feb. 9–13 Geneva, Switzerland EBU Digital Radio Summit Feb. 11 Geneva, Switzerland Alabama Broadcasters Engineering Academy Radio Broadcast Engineering Class Feb. 16–20 ABA Training Center Hoover, Ala. For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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