The NAB Pulse February 22, 2010

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NAB CEO Salutes Broadcasters for Coverage During Historic Snow Storm
NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith praised local radio and television broadcasters across the Midwest, the Mid-Atlantic and the East Coast for their news and weather coverage of historic snow storms in recent days. "NAB salutes coverage of the record-breaking snow storms across huge segments of America in the last week, which stands as a remarkable testament to the enduring value of free and local broadcasting," said NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith.
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Broadcast Management Session Spotlight: Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent
What can your station do to recruit and retain top sales and management talent in the current economy? Find out during the Recruiting and Retaining Sales and Management Superstars session at the Broadcast Management Conference in Las Vegas.
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New Closed Captioning Complaint Procedures Are In Effect
Beginning February 19, viewers who believe that a television broadcaster has failed to meet its captioning obligations may initiate a complaint process either at the FCC or with the television station directly. Complaints must be in writing, and filed by email, fax or letter, within 60 days of the captioning problem.
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The Big Bang Theory's Jim Parsons to Receive 2010 NAB TV Chairman's Award
Jim Parsons, Emmy nominee and star on the critically acclaimed CBS comedy series "The Big Bang Theory," from Warner Bros. Television, will receive the 2010 NAB Television Chairman's Award during the NAB Show Television Luncheon. Sponsored by VCI Solutions, the luncheon will be held Monday, April 12 at the Las Vegas Hilton.
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In Brief

NABEF Offers Fellowships for NAB Executive Development Seminar
The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) will award eight fellowships to people of color and women in broadcasting to attend the NAB Executive Development Seminar held July 26-29 at NAB headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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NAB Show Boosts 'Green' Efforts for 2010
NAB Show organizers will implement an array of enhanced eco-friendly strategies this year aimed at minimizing the environmental impact of the world's largest electronic media show. The coordinated effort will encompass all areas of the NAB Show, and organizers are encouraging exhibitors and attendees to participate as well.
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Las Vegas Hotels Offer Discounted Rates for 2010 NAB Show Attendees
Rates at many official NAB Show hotels in Las Vegas are down 20 percent from 2009 and nearly 40 percent below 2008 rates during peak show dates between April 10 - 15, according to Expovision, NAB's official housing-management partner. Shoulder night rates are also deeply discounted.
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Trade Airtime for NAB Show Credit
Attention broadcasters! Save your travel budget and trade your airtime by using Incentive Plus Network to book your registration, hotel, airfare and incidentals. All for trade! Get more information at www.nabshow.com.

The 2010 NAB Legal Calendar is available here.