FCC Settles With Nexstar, Word of God for Kidvid Violations
The full FCC reached settlements with Nexstar and Word of God Fellowship over violations of the kidvid rules, said two orders in Thursday’s Daily Digest. Under the settlements, both licensees will have their FCC licenses renewed, the consent decrees said.…
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Nexstar agreed to pay $109,076 for filing incorrect children’s television reports, failing to meet the programming requirements because of sports pre-emption, and failing to provide required information for programming guides. The resolution of the kidvid matter is seen as a prelude (see 1908160061) to FCC approval of Nexstar’s buy of Tribune, which is expected soon (see 1909040035). Word of God agreed to pay $30,700 for not meeting the programming requirements due to pre-emption for fundraising drives, the consent decree said.