The NAB Pulse September 28, 2009

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Incoming NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith Delivers Remarks During 2009 NAB Radio Show
Gordon Smith delivered his first public speech since last week's announcement revealed his new role as NAB president and CEO. The remarks were made during the 2009 NAB Radio Show Opening Address held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. "To call oneself a broadcaster, is truly answering to a higher calling. It's knowing you've been entrusted with the public's airwaves, and recognizing that what you report and air impacts the lives of your viewers. You serve your communities in remarkable ways, improving the quality of life and fostering the principles of localism. And it's going to be my job to make sure policymakers and the rest of America understand the many ways broadcasters give back to their communities," said Smith.
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Opposition to RIAA Performance Tax Tops 250 in House, Reaches 25 in Senate
A bipartisan group of 251 House members and 25 U.S. Senators are now on record in opposition to a performance tax. The overwhelming Congressional opposition comes as the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) continues to lobby in support of legislation that would require local radio stations to pay an additional fee for every song aired free to listeners.
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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 and Show held at the NAB Radio Show in Philadelphia.
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More Radio News

2009 NAB Radio Show Boasts 2,507 Registered Attendees >

New Quality Measurement Technique for FM IBOC Developed >

FM Digital Booster Technology Development Advances >

Satellite TV Bill Clears First Senate Hurdle
On September 24, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed a managers amendment to S. 1670, the "Satellite Television Modernization Act of 2009." The Senate Judiciary draft updates the law to reflect the digital television (DTV) transition and also proposes a number of structural changes to the local and distant signal licenses. Unlike the House Judiciary draft, the Senate draft does not contain language to allow DISH to regain its distant signal license upon certification that it is providing local-into-local service in all 210 markets.
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Tap Into a Growing Advertising Category
Automotive Aftermarket
Join NAB and TVB members on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, for the next session in the Account Executive Sales Seminar Series. Susan Novicki, president of Morrison and Abraham, will present "Selling Automotive Aftermarket."
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In Brief

2010 NAB Show Call for Speakers and Proposals - Deadline September 30
Deadline Reminder: Military and Government and General Call for Speakers is ending September 30. We are currently in the process of developing our conference programs for the NAB Show and we're seeking proposals and ideas from our community of media professionals around the world. The NAB Show is the premiere electronic media event. Attendees from around the world come to NAB to discover new emerging electronic media technologies and trends that may have an immediate or future impact on their businesses.
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NAB Education Foundation Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Broadcast Leadership Training Class
After nine successful years and 156 graduates, the NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) announced that a new class of broadcast executives has arrived for the 10th anniversary year of the MBA-style Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) program. Established by NABEF in 2001, the BLT program is designed for senior level broadcast radio and television managers seeking to advance as group executives or station owners. To encourage diversity in broadcasting, NABEF offers fellowship opportunities to women and people of color.
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The 2009 NAB Legal Calendar is available here.