NAB Touts Broadcasters' Local Service in FCC's Future of Media Proceeding
NAB filed comments late last week in response to the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) public notice on "The Future of Media" that highlight radio and television broadcasters long-standing and continuing commitment to local service. The extensive comments, available here, include a new report titled "The Economic Realities of Local Television News - 2010." The report features a survey of television stations that say they produce, on average, 26.6 hours of local news per week, a finding that belies the common misconception that broadcasters are reducing the amount of local news. In its comments, NAB notes that it is both an exciting and challenging time for broadcasters, as digital expansion gives rise to new opportunities so to does it give rise to more competition.
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Migratory Bird Update
After lengthy negotiations, NAB and the other industry groups last week have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the several conservation groups, including the National Audubon Society, Defenders of Wildlife and the American Bird Conservancy, regarding the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) program. Two years ago the federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. ordered the FCC to expeditiously change its ASR program and to give public notice prior to granting tower applications.
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FCC Releases Updated Ownership Form 323, Sets New Filing Deadline of July 8
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released an updated version of the revised Form 323, the Ownership Report form that commercial broadcasters must file every other year. The new filing deadline for the updated form is July 8, 2010. The FCC first delayed, then suspended, the deadline for Form 323 filings last December due to technical problems with the form and the online submission process. Despite the delay, however, the FCC is requiring filers to include ownership information as it existed on November 1, 2009. Any changes made after that date should not be included in the form.
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Tennessee Flood Relief Live Read Scripts Now Available
In an effort to help victims affected by the recent floods that hit Tennessee, NAB is providing stations with live-read announcer scripts from the American Red Cross through NAB Spot Center. The scripts are available in a variety of lengths and encourage audiences to donate to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which helps the Red Cross to feed, shelter and provide emotional support to the thousands of people affected by the recent flooding. For more information, contact NAB's Public Service Initiatives department at (202) 429-5448.

2010 NAB Show Broadcasting Engineering Proceedings
It has never been more important for broadcasters to embrace the new technologies described in the 2010 NAB Broadcast Engineering Conference Proceedings. New technologies can provide television broadcasters with new opportunities to better serve their viewers and build revenue, and radio broadcasters new ways to utilize technology for niche programming and new data services. The 2010 NAB Proceedings is now available at the NAB Store while quantities last. Purchase online at www.nabstore.com.

NAB Executive Development Seminar for Radio and Television Broadcasters - Register Today!
Register now for the 2010 Executive Development Seminar and join your radio and television broadcast colleagues for an MBA-style education at a fraction of the time and expense.
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The 2010 NAB Legal Calendar is available here.