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NAB Outlines Negative Impact of Performance Fee
Representatives from the National Association of Broadcasters met with members of Congress and representatives from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) to reiterate the negative impact an additional performance fee would have on local radio stations and its 235 million weekly listeners.
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NABEF Calls for Entries for 2010 Celebration of Service to America Awards
The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) announced today that entries are being sought for the Celebration of Service to America Awards, an event that recognizes outstanding community service by local broadcasters. Winners will be honored at the Celebration of Service to America dinner held Monday, June 14, at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.
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NAB Ad Thanks Nearly 300 Lawmakers for Supporting Local Radio
The National Association of Broadcasters today placed an advertisement in two D.C. political publications, Roll Call and Congressional Quarterly, thanking the nearly 300 lawmakers who have cosponsored the Local Radio Freedom Act, a bipartisan resolution that opposes "any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge" on local radio stations for music aired free to listeners.
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NAB Show to Gather Affiliate Groups, Exec Boards
The affiliate boards of directors for ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX Television, along with representatives from the full FOX affiliate association, will once again hold meetings during the NAB Show, NAB announced today. Specific dates for the affiliate meetings will be announced in coming weeks. The NAB Show takes place April 10-15 in Las Vegas.
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NAB Files Reply Comments on Spectrum Management
The National Association of Broadcasters filed reply comments with the Federal Communications Commission today concerning the agency's request for information on spectrum management practices as they relate to the rollout of nationwide broadband. NAB's comments were filed jointly with the Association for Maximum Service Television (MSTV).
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CMA Award Winner Darius Rucker Thanks Radio for Taking a Chance
Hootie & the Blowfish frontman turned country musician Darius Rucker, last night's CMA Award winner for 'New Artist of the Year,' became the latest in a growing chorus of musicians to recognize the unparalleled promotional role of free, local radio airplay. Rucker's praise for radio comes as the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) continues to push Congress to support legislation that would levy a new fee on radio stations for music aired free to listeners.
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David Gregory to Keynote NAB State Leadership Conference
David Gregory, moderator of NBC News' "Meet the Press," will keynote the 2010 NAB State Leadership Conference, NAB announced today. Held March 1-3 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, the event will bring hundreds of radio and television broadcasters to Washington to meet with lawmakers and federal officials on legislative and regulatory issues impacting broadcasters.
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Austin, Marenco and Ulloa Appointed to NAB Education Foundation Board of Directors
Three new members have been appointed to serve on the board of the NAB Education Foundation (NABEF), NAB announced today.
The new members are Susan Davenport Austin, director, senior vice president (SVP) and chief financial officer (CFO) of Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation; Julissa Marenco, president of ZGS Communications Station Group; and Walter F. Ulloa, chairman of the board and chief executive officer (CEO) of Entravision Communications Corporation.
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NAB Applauds iBiquity, NPR for HD Radio Power Increase Announcement
NAB released a statement today applauding an agreement between iBiquity Digital Corporation and NPR concerning an optional power increase for FM radio stations utilizing HD Radio technology.
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NABEF Celebrates Broadcast Leadership Training Program's 10th Anniversary
The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) yesterday celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Broadcast Leadership Training Program, a curriculum that teaches senior level broadcast executives the fundamentals of purchasing, owning and successfully operating radio and television stations. To date, 37 percent of the alumni of the BLT Program have received one or more promotions and 28 former students have purchased stations.
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NAB Seeking Entries for 2010 International Broadcasting Excellence Awards
Entries are now being accepted for the 2010 NAB International Broadcasting Excellence Awards. The awards will be presented during the NAB Show in Las Vegas, 10-15 April 2010.
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NAB Statement on Today's Call for a Performance Tax Negotiation
NAB issued a statement today commenting on a letter from Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (VT), House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (MI-14) and members of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees regarding their request for a meeting to discuss legislation that would levy a new performance fee on local radio stations for playing music. The legislation, known as the Performance Rights Act, is strongly supported by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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NAB Counters CEA-Funded Spectrum Study
The National Association of Broadcasters today dismissed a recent study funded by the Consumer Electronics Association estimating the market-value of broadcast television spectrum. The study was filed with the Federal Communications Commission late Friday, and while CEA commissioned the study, the group also told the federal agency that it "does not necessarily endorse" the results.
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NAB Files Comments on Spectrum Management
The National Association of Broadcasters filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission late Friday concerning the agency's request for information on spectrum management practices as they relate to the rollout of nationwide broadband. NAB's comments were filed jointly with the Association for Maximum Service Television (MSTV).
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NAB Applauds Mobile DTV Milestone
The National Association of Broadcasters today applauded the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) on their approval of a mobile digital television standard.
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NABEF and BEA Announce PSA Competition Winners
The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) and the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) announced today the winners of their Freedom of Speech public service announcement (PSA) competition for college communications students. The winners will be acknowledged during a Freedom of Speech luncheon held at the NAB on Thursday, October 15.
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New Study Highlights America's Opposition to Performance Fee
A clear majority of Americans oppose legislation backed by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) that would force local radio stations to pay an additional fee for every song aired free to listeners, according to a poll released today by the National Association of Broadcasters. The poll reveals that 75 percent of participants do not support a performance fee levied on radio stations, and 85 percent recognize the promotional value radio airplay brings to artists and their music.
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NAB Announces Winner of Station Success Story Initiative
The National Association of Broadcasters announced today that Kent Dunn, vice president and market manager of Beasley Broadcast Group's Augusta, Georgia cluster, is the winner of the "What's Working for You" initiative, a project designed to highlight success stories of radio and television stations during these challenging times.
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Testimony of Paul Karpowicz Before Senate Communications Subcommittee
NAB Television Board Chairman Paul Karpowicz, president of Meredith Broadcasting Group, is scheduled to testify today before the Senate Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet. The subcommittee hearing focuses on the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act (SHVERA) of 2004.
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2009 NAB Marconi Radio Award Winners Announced
Winners of the 2009 National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Radio Awards were announced Thursday night at the annual NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show held at the NAB Radio Show in Philadelphia.
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