The NAB Pulse March 8, 2010

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Hundreds of Broadcasters Gather on Capitol Hill
More than 400 radio and television broadcasters gathered in Washington, D.C., last week for the NAB State Leadership Conference. The local station representatives met with lawmakers on a host of public policy issues critical to the future of free and local broadcasting. While broadcasters met on an array of issues, two will stood out: legislation that would levy a new performance tax on radio stations, and proposals circulating in Washington that support reclaiming broadcast TV spectrum to boost mobile broadband service.
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Broadcast Management Session Spotlight: Communicating Effectively
Good communication is the cornerstone of any successful business. During the RAB-produced session, Effective Communication is the Foundation of Successful Stations, you will learn how to use both long-established and innovative new communication methods to interact with your employees, advertisers and listeners - all with an emphasis on striving to increase your bottom line.
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Broadcast Management Session Spotlight: Combating Digital's Acquisition Pricing Model
The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) will present six innovative and timely sales and marketing sessions during the NAB Show's Broadcast Management Conference. Practical issues facing radio sales and marketing teams today will be a common thread. Attendees will learn about developments facing radio today and how they can continue to prosper in their roles at their stations.
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New Closed Captioning Contact Requirements in Effect March 22
As we reported last month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently initiated new closed captioning requirements for TV stations. In addition to the new complaint process that started on February 19, stations will be required, starting March 22, to post updated and accurate closed captioning complain contact information on their Web site, and in some cases, in telephone listings.
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NAB Urges FCC to Protect DTV from Unlicensed Wireless Mics
NAB and the Association for Maximum Service Television (MSTV) filed joint comments objecting to the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) proposal to open the TV band to a new universe of wireless audio devices, including wireless microphones, on an unlicensed basis, under Part 15 of the FCC's rules.
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More Television News

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In Brief

FCC Extends EAS Comments Deadline
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has extended the deadlines for filing comments on the recent Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The Notice seeks comment on the FCC's plan to institute annual nationwide testing of the EAS. The deadline for initial comments has been delayed from March 1 to March 15, 2010, and the deadline for reply comments has been moved from March 30 to April 13, 2010. Click here to read the Notice.

Broadcasting's Biggest Names Honor The First Amendment
On a night when some of the biggest movers and shakers in broadcast journalism came together to honor their own, it was the First Amendment that was the star of the night. In Washington, D.C. last Thursday the Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF) honored Brian Williams, anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News, RTDNA President Emeritus Barbara Cochran, National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation President Marcellus Alexander and the NABEF, Harvey Nagler, vice president of CBS Radio News and David Westin, president of ABC News at the First Amendment Awards Dinner.
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Invest in the Future of Your Employees and Your Business
Invest in your employees' continuing education. Help build their careers and they will help you build your business. NAB's Executive Development Seminar for radio and television broadcasters will expand your management team's expertise without taking them away from their stations for too long.
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2010 Election Chart Now Available
The 2010 political election chart listing congressional primary dates with lowest unit charge windows has been released. Click here to view the chart.

NAB Show Super Session to Feature Producers from 'Heroes', 'Ghost Whisperer'
The NAB Show, the annual conference and expo for professionals who create, manage and distribute entertainment across all platforms, has announced the participants in the new Super Session titled "Unboxing Advertising and Entertainment: Building a Transmedia Experience." The 2010 NAB Show takes place April 10-15, in Las Vegas, Nev.
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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.

Live Webinar: Simplify Your Business with TowerSource's Online Vertical Asset Marketplace
Attend this interactive session and learn how your company can showcase and feature your broadcast tower for incremental collocation business. TowerSource developed a customized portal for NAB members looking for a single repository to post, market and manage their broadcast towers.
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The 2010 NAB Legal Calendar is available here.