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TV Ad Volumes Will Be Lower

Lucky Larry — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:03:37 +0000

One thing that really gets under my skin is when I’m watching TV and I have to constantly adjust the volume when the commercials come on. They are WAY TOO LOUD! (Hey, that’s me yelling at you like the TV!) Well that is about to change thanks to the FCC. The FCC passed the CALM [...]

FCC's Fine on CBS for Janet Jackson's Superbowl Nip-Slip Ruled Improper

Kathy Landin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:38 +0000

On Wednesday, a federal appeals court upheld its previous decision that the Federal Communications Commission acted improperly when it fined CBS for the brief exposure of Janet Jackson’s breast during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show. During the performance, which involved Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson, Timberlake ripped Jackson’s bustier to reveal her breast with [...]

FCC and Wireless Providers Reach Agreement to Stop 'Bill Shock'

Shauna Wright — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:30:30 +0000

After an almost two-year investigation, the Federal Communications Commission said Monday it had reached an agreement with most of the nation’s cell carriers that should protect consumers from “bill shock” — unexpected increases in a monthly wireless bill.