NAB Urges Congress to Oppose Record Label Bailout
NAB President and CEO David Rehr urged lawmakers to oppose legislation introduced on February 4 that would force America's hometown radio stations to pay a new "performance fee" to the recording industry for music aired free on the radio. The legislation, introduced in the House, is supported by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). A measure opposing last Wednesday's Congressional action is expected to be introduced shortly.
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Radio's Invaluable Role in the Musical Landscape
This weekend musical artists from around the globe gathered at the Grammy Awards presentation, reminding Americans of radio's essential role as the heartbeat of the musical landscape. Radio has always played this important role - providing listeners exposure to new music and providing artists a vehicle to promote their music.
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NAB Helps Prepare America for New Digital TV Transition Date
The National Association of Broadcasters welcomed last week's House passage of legislation that extends the deadline for the historic transition to digital television (DTV) to June 12 and gives stations the flexibility to transition ahead of the deadline. The "DTV Delay" bill is expected to be signed into law by the president in the coming days.
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New NAB Poll: 8 of 10 Broadcast-Only Households Have Taken Steps to Prepare for DTV
According to a new poll released by NAB, more than eight out of 10 American households that will be most impacted by the switch to digital television (DTV) have taken action to ready their homes. A national telephone survey of 2,650 households conducted January 2-6 found that 82 percent of over-the-air television households have taken steps to prepare for the transition by learning more about their options in getting DTV, applying for a converter box coupon or completing their upgrade to DTV.
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