The NAB Pulse October 26, 2009

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Sens. Lincoln, Barrasso Urge Opposition to RIAA-Backed Performance Fee
Sens. Blanche Lincoln (AR) and John Barrasso (WY) sent a letter late last week to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (NV) and Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (KY) expressing opposition to the Performance Rights Act, which was passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee on October 15. The legislation, supported by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), would impose an additional fee on local radio stations for every song aired free to listeners.
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NAB Files Comments on Petition to Amend Radio Rules
NAB has filed comments on a petition submitted by the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council (MMTC) asking the FCC to amend a variety of its rules governing radio broadcasting.
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Crystal Radio Award Entry - Start Now
For more than 20 years, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards have recognized radio stations for outstanding year-round commitment to community service. The NAB Crystal Radio Award is one of the most coveted awards in radio. Begin compiling material for your entry now. Click here for complete information, including examples and entry tips.

The Idea Layaway Plan - Budget Today for NAB Small Market Television Exchange 2010
Budget now for the 2010 NAB Small Market Television Exchange and take away new ideas next fall. Consider trading unused inventory or putting aside a small amount each month that is guaranteed to have big revenue payoffs. For only $167 a month, your investment will cover your registration, air fare, hotel and ground transportation. The ROI from this $2,000 investment is substantial. Attendees report that the average income from two ideas is $84,000.
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In Brief

FCC Grants NAB's Request for Further Analysis of Revised Ownership Form
The FCC last week granted in part and denied in part an NAB Petition for Reconsideration regarding the revised Broadcast Ownership Report - FCC Form 323 - that broadcasters have to fill out every two years. The FCC earlier this year proposed expanding the requirements of the biannual form for broadcasters to collect more data, especially as it relates to minority and female ownership.
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Air Congressional PSAs Before November 30, 2009
With only one month left until the end of the NAB Congressional Families Public Service Campaign, NAB encourages television and radio stations to air public service announcements (PSAs) featuring your elected officials frequently before November 30, 2009. More than 230 members of Congress and their families participated in NAB's 2009 Congressional PSA campaign, producing nearly 800 PSAs on a variety of important health and social topics. Radio stations can download the PSAs from NAB Spot Center and television stations can order a free dub by contacting NAB.
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What's New in 2010 at the NAB Show?
Destination Broadband - This new exhibit area focuses on broadband-enabled TVs, online video, mobile broadband networks, platforms, set-top boxes, gaming, IP, streaming, advertising, monetization and the mavericks driving today's media. Destination Broadband features three unique pavilion areas with turn-key exhibiting options available.
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The 2009 NAB Legal Calendar is available here.