FCC Implements Antenna and Significant Viewing Provisions of STELA
On November 23, 2010, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released Orders implementing new requirements imposed by the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act (STELA). The FCC was required as part of STELA’s passage to examine its rules on how to measure whether a particular household was eligible to receive a “distant signal” from a satellite TV provider. The FCC was also required to reassess its requirements for when a satellite TV provider can offer a “significantly viewed” station from another market.
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FCC Seeks Comment for Report on In-State Broadcast Programming
TThe FCC issued a Public Notice requesting comments and data for a report to Congress on the availability of in-state broadcast stations. The FCC will consider alternatives to Designated Market Areas (DMAs) to define "local" markets that would provide consumers with more in-state broadcast programming. This report was the compromise alternative to proposed legislation that would have mandated access to in-state stations. Click here to view the Public Notice.

New HD Radio Concept Provides Customizable Listening Experience
NAB FASTROAD recently announced the release of a report on a new personalized service concept for in-band/on-channel (IBOC) digital radio. This work was undertaken by iBiquity Digital Corporation, developers of the HD Radio IBOC system used by U.S. broadcasters to transition to digital radio and was co-funded by iBiquity and NAB FASTROAD.
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NAB: Delivering Results in the 111th Congress
The ability of broadcasters to operate in a marketplace free of unnecessary regulation is essential in accelerating the development of new broadcast technologies, and NAB remains focused on proactively advocating your interests in Washington, D.C. Providing the best value to our members through the highest quality service, beneficial programs and aggressive advocacy is critical to our mission.
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"Greg and the Morning Buzz" Raise $60,000 in Canned Food Drive
The "Greg and the Morning Buzz" program on Clear Channel's WGIR-FM Manchester, N.H., and WHEB-FM Portsmouth raised more than $60,000 during the program's 20th annual Lend a Helping Can radiothon last week.
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WJLA-TV Educates Teenagers about Driving Dangers
Allbritton-owned ABC affiliate WJLA-TV Washington, D.C., recently hosted a "Drive to Stay Alive" event as part of the six-year series dedicated to teaching local teenagers and their parents about the perils of distracted driving and other causes of auto accidents and fatalities including alcohol, fatigue, failure to wear a seatbelt, speeding and cell phone use.
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Share Your Story in NAB's New Public Service Newsletter
NAB's Public Service Initiatives department is launching a newsletter in January 2011 that highlights radio and television broadcaster’s outstanding service to their local communities. The newsletter will feature stories including clothing and canned food drives, public health and safety initiatives, blood donation campaigns, telethons to raise money for numerous charities and more. If your station has a great public service campaign that should be recognized, please email Allison Kreutzjans, or call (202) 429-5448.

Now Available: 2010 NAB Television Financial Report
The NAB Television Financial Report (2010) is the most comprehensive report on television station revenues in the U.S., allowing a comparative analysis of station revenue earnings across DMAs, by station affiliation and revenue categories. Often serving as a tool for station owners and managers to benchmark station revenue, this report also assists stations with answers to the most challenging financial questions across the broadcast industry. To purchase a copy, visit www.nabstore.com. List price $325.00, NAB member price $275.00.

The 2010 NAB Legal Calendar is available here.

KCVM-FM Cedar Falls, Iowa - In 2009, KCVM helped raise nearly a quarter of a million dollars in money, support and services for local organizations. After the Salvation Army lost the services of the Marines to conduct a toy campaign for needy families, they turned to KCVM for help. KCVM raised a total of $45,000 in cash and merchandise through their Holiday of Hope project. Click here to learn more.