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John Garziglia Discusses Current FCC FM Translator Window with Communications Daily

Jul 31 2017

Updates to the FCC’s FM translator interference rules are likely to be made via an upcoming adjudication, rather than through a rulemaking, according to a new article in Communications Daily. The FCC is scheduled to review an interference complaint between a full-power Indiana radio station and an FM translator.

John Garziglia: Top 10 Things to Know about Upcoming FM Translator Window

Jun 26 2017

The FCC’s AM-exclusive window for obtaining new FM translators takes place July 26-Aug. 2. With that in mind, Womble Carlyle Telecom attorney John Garziglia recently shared his top 10 things to know about the upcoming translator window, which is open only to FCC licensees of Class C and Class D AM stations, with Radio Ink.

Gregg Skall Examines FCC Translator Window for All Access

Jun 26 2017

The FCC’s upcoming FM translator window is the hot topic facing the radio industry this summer. Womble Carlyle Telecom attorney Gregg Skall takes a look at the upcoming FM translator window in his latest “FCC Uncensored” column for All Access.

John Garziglia in Communications Daily: Expect a Lot of Activity in FM Translator License Window

May 16 2017

The next window for new FM translator licenses should be announced soon, and chances are, the FCC won’t have any shortage of applicants. The previous window attracted nearly 900 translator relocation applications. Womble Carlyle Telecom attorney John Garziglia tells "Communications Daily" (subscription required) that he expects “a good amount of activity” this time.

PSA Leads to Threatened Criminal Investigation for Arizona Radio Station

May 12 2017

The subject of child pornography laws evokes strong reactions, for obvious reasons. One Arizona radio station owner finds himself in the middle of a firestorm when he weighed in on the subject, as Womble Carlyle Telecom attorney John Garziglia discusses with Radio Ink.

This RMLC/GMR Fight Is No Joke

May 02 2017

Most radio stations have received emails in the past several weeks from both the Radio Music License Committee (RMLC) and Global Music Rights (GMR) regarding an interim license with, and new licensing fees owed to, GMR. While the subject of music licensing can get very complicated quickly, let’s take an overview look at this GMR issue.

John Garziglia Shares His Top 10 Trends Emerging from NAB Show 2017

May 01 2017

The 2017 NAB Show is in the books, and Womble Carlyle Telecom attorney John Garziglia was there. Garziglia spoke with Radio Ink about the top trends emerging from the annual conference of the media, entertainment and technology industries.

John Garziglia: FCC Chairman Ajit Pai an Ally of the Radio Industry

Apr 27 2017

Womble Carlyle Telecom attorney John Garziglia is quoted in the cover story of the April 17th edition of Radio Ink magazine. The cover story is an in-depth profile on new FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, who is regarded as a strong ally of the radio industry and an advocate for much-needed regulatory reform.

John Garziglia: FCC Main Studio Rule’s Days May Be Numbered

Apr 24 2017

In today’s era of telecom deregulation, will the day ever come where the FCC’s so-called main studio rule—requiring most radio and TV stations to have a working, main studio in or near the city of their license—ever be repealed? Perhaps to the surprise of many, Womble Carlyle Telecom attorney John Garziglia says that day might be coming.

John Garziglia Name Dropped in FCC Chair Ajit Pai Interview

Mar 30 2017

You know you are a mover and shaker in the telecom industry when your name is mentioned in a national media interview with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. Pai recently joined Radio World for a lengthy discussion with Editor in Chief Paul McLane and Contributing Editor Emily Reigart.

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