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FCC Localism Report Released; Calls for New Ascertainment Rules and More Local Programming
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the long awaited "Report on Broadcast Localism and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking" last Thursday, more than four years after opening the investigation into broadcaster efforts to serve local communities. The report serves as a general summation of the more than 83,000 public comments the Commission received throughout the proceeding, including six field hearings in cities across the country.
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Quincy Jones to Receive NABEF Leadership Award
Entertainment industry icon Quincy Jones will receive the Celebration of Service to America Leadership Award from the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) at the 10th annual Celebration of Service to America Gala on June 9. The Leadership Award, NABEF's highest honor, is presented to individuals who have performed extraordinary public service in bettering the lives of others.
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Digital Television (DTV) Transition News
DTV Webcast "Making the Switch to Digital Television" Thursday, January 31, 1 - 2 p.m. EST
NAB presents its second live webcast on the DTV transition, hosted by NAB Executive Vice President of Television Marcellus Alexander and Vice President of Digital Television Transition Jonathan Collegio.
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All TV Stations Must File DTV Status Report by February 19
In accordance with the recently adopted "Third Periodic Review" of the Commission's rules and policies affecting the conversion to digital television, all full-power television stations must file a DTV Status Report (Form 387) by February 19, 2008.
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In Brief
Get Ready For Super Tuesday: "What Every Station Should Know About Political Advertising" Webcast Archive Now Available
If you weren't able to watch the live webcast presentation earlier this month, don't despair. An archive of this fact-filled presentation will be available through the November general elections.
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Election 2008 Station Debate Tracker and Log of Voter Education Activities
No one knows better than broadcasters that all politics are local. Television and radio broadcasters across the country devote significant airtime free of charge to political candidates in local, regional and statewide races.
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NAB Statement on Kaiser Family Foundation Report
NAB released a statement on January 24 in response to a new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation, which shows that there has been no decrease in the amount of public service advertising provided by local television broadcasters over the last five years.
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NAB Beefs up Government Relations, Legal Teams
NAB has added two staffers to its advocacy team. Erin Dozier has joined the Legal and Regulatory Affairs department as associate general counsel, and Myra Dandridge has joined the Government Relations team as director.
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NABEF Professional Fellowship for MDS and EDP
The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) Professional Fellowship Program offers funding to women and people of color, covering registration fees and some expenses for two management programs.
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The 2008 NAB Legal Calendar is available here.
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