Wireless speculators bought Asian-owned or -oriented stations in...

Wireless speculators bought Asian-owned or -oriented stations in anticipation of the FCC incentive auction, commented Asian Americans Advancing Justice in the 2014 quadrennial review proceeding (http://bit.ly/1pGHbhI). “The loss of these outlets will have a direct negative impact on Asian American communities who rely on these stations,” said the group, which uses the AAJC acronym, in comments posted in docket 14-50 Friday. To combat that, the FCC should “pursue all options to secure race- and gender-conscious programs to promote broadcast diversity,” said AAJC. To help analyze the effectiveness of diversity efforts, the commission should also make its data more accessible, said AAJC.