The NAB Pulse April 13, 2009

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NAB Launches NoPerformanceTax.org
Last week the National Association of Broadcasters unveiled a new grassroots Web site, www.NoPerformanceTax.org, which will serve as the organization's newest advocacy tool in its effort to thwart a record-label led effort to charge radio stations a new fee for music aired free to listeners. Among its resources, the grassroots Web site gives radio stations the ability to download, air and share radio spots opposing a performance tax. There are also an array of online banner ads for use on station Web sites and sample letters to members of Congress for individual use
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New Radio Heard Here Spots Hit the Airwaves
Radio Heard Here - the comprehensive, multiplatform, multiyear campaign formed by a partnership between the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and HD Digital Radio Alliance - has released eight new radio spots. Designed to air across all radio station formats, the spots underscore radio's ubiquitous role in our everyday lives.
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Vin Scully and Dave Ramsey at NAB Radio Luncheon
Vin Scully, one of the most celebrated sportscasters in history, will be inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame during the NAB Show Radio Luncheon sponsored by ASCAP. The luncheon, held Tuesday, April 21, will also feature the annual presentation of the prestigious NAB Crystal Radio Awards and Dave Ramsey, money management expert and host of the nationally syndicated radio program, "The Dave Ramsey Show," will deliver a keynote.
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New DTV 30-Minute Educational Program Now Available
A new half-hour educational program on the switch to digital television (DTV) is now available to stations that are still broadcasting in analog. The program produced by NAB, "Countdown to DTV: Are You Ready" explains what actions antenna TV viewers must take to upgrade to digital. It provides an update on the converter box coupon program and addresses important topics such as antennas, rescanning for channels and converter box installation.
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Four-Time Emmy Winner Kelsey Grammer Becomes First Recipient of NAB Television Chairman's Award
Four-time Emmy and two-time Golden Globe-winning actor Kelsey Grammer will receive the Television Chairman's Award on April 20 in Las Vegas at the NAB Show Television Luncheon, sponsored by VCI Solutions.
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In Brief

NAB Board of Directors Election Results Announced
The National Association of Broadcasters announced election results for the organization's radio and television board or directors last week. The two-year terms of the newly elected board members will begin at the June 2009 NAB Joint Board of Directors meeting.
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NAB Public Service Pavilion at the 2009 NAB Show
Stop by the NAB Public Service Pavilion in the North Hall, booth number N5838, for all your public service needs. Meet special guests Miss America on Monday, April 20 from 3 - 5 p.m. and Smokey Bear on Tuesday, April 21 from 3 - 5 p.m. On Wednesday, April 22 celebrate Earth Day with the new Going Green guidebook from NAB and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). More than 25 national nonprofit organizations will be represented at the NAB Public Service Pavilion to provide broadcasters with free public service materials. Click here to see the organizations that will be waiting to assist you in enhancing your station's public service initiatives. For more information about the NAB Public Service Pavilion, contact NAB at publicservice@nab.org or call (202) 429-5448.

One NAB Show Booth Visit That Will Save You Money on Monthly Bills
Visit the NAB Member Benefits Program booth where program representatives can assist you with cutting your monthly expenses on items such as office supplies, office equipment, libel insurance, property and casualty insurance, credit card merchant fees and more. We'll have information on all current programs designed to save you money and our new tower leasing program to make you money.
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NABEF Hosts Career Day at the NAB Show 2009
The NAB Education Foundation, in partnership with the Broadcaster Education Association and the Radio and Television News Directors Association, will host its annual Career Day on April 22, 2009, at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, during the NAB Show. This very special career- planning opportunity will provide both entry-level and experienced job seekers with the tools they need to achieve their career goals, especially in these challenging economic times.
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The 2009 NAB Legal Calendar is available here.