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Cable Networks Sue to Block Viewability Rules
NAB expresses strong support for FCC defense
Major cable television programmers, including C-SPAN, Discovery Communications and The Weather Channel, have filed suit to block the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) enforcement of viewability rules on cable systems. Cable networks oppose the FCC's viewability rules, which require cable operators that have both analog and digital cable subscribers to carry both an analog and digital stream of local must-carry stations after the digital television (DTV) transition. Cable operators, none of which are parties to the suit, are exempt from the rules if they operate all-digital cable systems.
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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 Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) 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.
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New Wave of DTV Action Spots
On Friday, February 15, NAB will distribute a new round of DTV Action Spots via satellite that focus on converter boxes and the $40 coupon program for converter boxes. As always, these spots will come in 30, 25/5 and 15-second formats in both English and Spanish.
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Nearly 1,000 Local Broadcasters Hit 50 States in Five Days with Grassroots DTV Education Blitz
The nation's largest speakers bureau of television station representatives, coordinated by the NAB, is conducting a nationwide speaking blitz to mark the one-year countdown to the DTV transition, which will be completed on February 17, 2009.
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NAB Board of Directors Forms Low-Power TV Committee
The NAB Board of Directors formed a Low-Power TV (LPTV) Committee at the winter board meeting in Washington D.C., at the end of January. The committee will be chaired by Television Board member John Kueneke, broadcast division president for St. Louis-based News-Press & Gazette Broadcasting.
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"Turning Prospects into Clients" AE Sales Seminar Series Webcast
Registration is now being accepted for the next session of the Account Executive Sales Seminar Series - "Turning Prospects into Clients" - to be presented by Michael Guld on Tuesday, April 29, 2008.
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"Inside Edition's" Deborah Norville Returns as Emcee for 10th Annual Service to America Awards
Deborah Norville, host of the nation's top-rated syndicated newsmagazine "Inside Edition," will serve as master of ceremonies for the NAB Education Foundation's 10th annual Celebration of Service to America Awards held Monday, June 9, at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. The celebration recognizes broadcasters for outstanding service to their local communities.
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Announcing TelevisionWeek's Digital Transition Station Achievement Award for Consumer Education
As the deadline for the digital television (DTV) transition approaches, TelevisionWeek will recognize a television station's exemplary effort to educate its viewers through innovative and creative communications both on air and within their communities. For more information and to enter, click here.

NABEF Professional Fellowship Program
The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) offers a number of education and training opportunities in the form of funding to women and people of color to attend management programs designed to enhance the executive skills of radio and television broadcasters.
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Career Day: An Opportunity to Interview and Meet New Prospects
Career Day will be held on Wednesday, April 16, at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel during the NAB Show. Register as a rectuiter and meet experienced professionals, college students and entry-level broadcast employees for your current and future job openings. Career Day is sponsored by the NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) with partnering organizations, the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) and the Radio-Television and News Directors Association (RTNDA).
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Celebration of Service to America - Station Entries Due February 15
The 10th annual National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation’s Celebration of Service to America Awards will be held Monday, June 9, 2008, in Washington, D.C.
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2008 Political Advertising Webcast Archive Now Available
Did you know stations cannot set up-front limits on the amount or type of time a federal candidate can buy during an entire political campaign, but stations may reject unreasonable requests and negotiate with candidates? For more political advertising facts watch the archived webcast, "What Every Station Should Know About Political Advertising."
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TV PSA Satellite Feed
Remember to take down NAB's monthly public service announcement (PSA) satellite feed on Friday, February 15 from
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. (EST).
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The 2008 NAB Legal Calendar is available here.

There will be no issue of The NAB Pulse on February 18 in observance of President's Day.

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