Report: FCC Launches Payola Probe at Texas Stations
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The FCC has launched an investigation into payola allegations at Spanish-language radio outlets in the Brownsville, TX, area, reports the McAllen Monitor. According to the newspaper, the Commission recently sent out letters of inquiry questioning whether air personalities had accepted cash or other gifts in exchange for radio airplay. The agency has also met with certain radio personalities and station managers.
"We're one of a number of broadcasters who have received letters from the FCC on this matter," said Entravision, who owns KNVO-FM and KKPS-FM there, in a written statement. "We are looking into the matter and will respond and cooperate with the FCC as appropriate."
Univision Radio, which owns KGBT-FM, KTBQ-FM and KGBT-AM declined to comment.
An FCC spokeswoman refused to divulge a list of stations to the newspaper and would only say "It's our policy not to discuss ongoing investigations."
