The NAB Pulse | September 27, 2010

September 27, 2010

FCC Commissioner McDowell, NAB's Smith Featured During Radio Show Session
The 2010 Radio Show will include a conversation between FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell and NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith, moderated by NAB Executive Vice President and General Counsel Jane Mago. Held at the Grand Hyatt Washington hotel at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, "A Conversation with Commissioner McDowell" will examine the key issues facing radio today. Topics will include HD Radio, the future of media, radio advertising and radio translators.
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Radio Show Session Spotlight: You're Closer to the Capitol Than You Think
As the 111th Congress draws to a close, learn about the various radio issues at play on Capitol Hill. Sen. Bob Bennett (UT) and Rep. Bart Stupak (MI-01) will address The Performance Rights Act, low-power FM and other issues.
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Radio Show Showcases Radio Ready Cell Phones and Emergency Alerting Capabilities
Washington D.C. is buzzing with talk of ensuring cell phones are radio ready to provide listeners with the music, news and information they want on the device they can't live without! Come see what the buzz is about at NAB's Radio Ready Cell Phone Showcase during the Radio Show at booth L18 on the Constitution Level.
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Reminder: Children's TV Programming Report Due by October 10
All commercial television stations are required to file a Children's TV Programming Report (FCC Form 398) for the July 1 through September 30, 2010 calendar quarter by October 10.
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NAB Defends First Amendment in Violent Video Game Case
On September 17, NAB submitted a "friend of the court" brief to the Supreme Court in a case involving the constitutionality of government regulation of violent media content, specifically video games.
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Fisher Communications' Colleen Brown: Why You Should Attend NAB's Futures Summit
In our business, innovation is critical. It's what keeps television and radio thriving in an age when viewers have more news and entertainment choices than ever before. At Fisher Communications, we're leveraging the power of technology to meet the ever-changing needs of consumers and better serve our business partners.
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2011 NAB Show Call for Speakers and Proposals
NAB is currently in the process of developing our conference programs for the NAB Show, scheduled for April 11–14, 2011. We are seeking proposals and ideas from our community of media professionals around the world. If you have an idea for a timely, topical, thought-provoking presentation or session that will inspire the industry to picture the possibilities, click here to review conference programs and submit your proposal.

NABEF Announces Freedom of Speech PSA Contest Winners
More than 100 communications students from across America competed in the NAB Education Foundation's (NABEF) annual Freedom of Speech PSA contest. Students came up with creative ways to communicate what freedom of speech means to them in 30-second spots for radio and television.
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The 2010 NAB Legal Calendar is available here.