Copyright Royalty Board Sets Streaming Rates
The Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) has released its Initial Determination of Rates and Terms for noninteractive webcasting during 2011-2015. In their decision, the judges adopted the rates and terms of the NAB/SoundExchange agreement in its entirety, thus making the NAB deal applicable to all eligible commercial broadcasters that stream under the statutory license, regardless of whether they have affirmatively opted into the NAB/SoundExchange agreement.
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New AM Radio Data Concept Developed
NAB FASTROAD has announced the release of a report on a new AM radio data service concept, with the potential to provide AM broadcasters the ability to transmit low-rate data similar to what FM broadcasters can provide using the Radio Data System (RDS) subcarrier. 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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Strong Slate of Radio Sessions set for NAB Show
The 2011 NAB Show will take place April 9-14 in Las Vegas and topics have been announced for the radio sessions within the Broadcast Management Conference. The line-up will feature a wide array of thought-provoking discussions that will focus on the issues important to radio broadcasters.
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Broadcasters' Public Service
America's radio and television broadcasters play a vital role in their communities. By providing lifesaving information, emergency alerts, weather updates and other important news, local broadcasters are dedicated to serving their communities. Click here for a roundup of recent stories demonstrating broadcasters' public service efforts.

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.

Editor's Note: The NAB Pulse will return on January 10, 2011. Happy Holidays!

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