The NAB Pulse May 19, 2008

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Anti-Performance Tax Resolution Introduced in Senate
A bipartisan resolution recognizing the promotional value of free radio airplay was introduced in the U.S. Senate on May 12. The resolution, introduced by Sens. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) and Roger Wicker (R-MS), has gained the support of Sens. Wayne Allard (R-CO), Sam Brownback (R-KS), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Ben Nelson (D-NE) and James Webb (D-VA). Similar legislation was introduced last year in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Gene Green (D-TX-29) and Mike Conaway (R-TX-11). The House resolution has support from more than 200 lawmakers.
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Three New Members Appointed to NAB Radio Board
Three new board members and five incumbents have been appointed to eight designated seats on the NAB Radio Board of Directors. The selections, announced on May 12, were made by NAB Radio Board Chairman Russ Withers with the approval of the Radio Executive Committee and NAB Joint Board Chairman Jack Sander. The two-year terms become effective at the upcoming NAB Board meeting in June.
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Money Well Spent
It can be said that businesses that move ahead of the competition are the ones that invest in their employees.
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New Technologies: New Revenues >

NAB Files Brief Opposing New Enhanced Disclosure Forms
Saying that the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) estimate of the cost of the new enhanced disclosure Form 355 on broadcasters is "wildly inaccurate," NAB filed comments with the Commission last Monday arguing that the proposed new form violates the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The PRA requires that agencies not pass new rules that could substantially increase the paperwork burden on regulated industries.
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Central Florida Stations to Run Early DTV Tests
Beginning in June, 11 television stations in Central Florida will simultaneously shut off their analog signals for one minute on three separate occasions. The tests are aimed at helping viewers determine whether they will need to upgrade their TV sets before the national switch to all-digital broadcasting next February.
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NAB Applauds Mobile DTV Developments >

Broadcaster Jack Dempsey Testifies Before Congress
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AE Sales Seminar Webcast - Archives Available Now >

In Brief

Broadcast EEO Mid-Term Reports Due Soon
The FCC last week issued a reminder to stations that mid-term EEO reports (FCC Form 397) are due four years after the due date of the station's last license renewal. For stations in the DC-Maryland-Virginia-West Virginia area, that means FCC Form 397 is due June 2, 2008, the first business day after the four-year anniversary of the last license renewal due date. For more information, read the FCC's release here.

Celebration of Service to America - June 9, 2008
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. Attendees include broadcasting executives, event sponsors, philanthropists, members of the press and government officials. The 2007 event attracted more than 650 attendees including three commissioners from the Federal Communications Commission and 30 members of Congress.
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Disaster Preparedness and Relief
Help local communities prepare for or recover from natural disasters with important disaster relief and recovery information, public service announcements (PSAs) and resources available at NAB Spot Center. For more information contact NAB at publicservice@nab.org or call (202) 429-5448.

NABEF Launched New Broadcast Career Link Web Site
The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) is excited to announce the launch of a new and expanded employment resource, Broadcast Career Link. This upgraded service, which launched on May 15, includes new features for job seekers and employers.
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International Research Studies Now Available
Two significant market research studies, "Tune-in to India's Entertainment Economy: From Emerging to Surging" and "What is Your Next Move - The Middle East Markets" were released at the 2008 NAB Show. For a copy of either study, contact Mario Barron at mbarron@nab.org.

2008 NAB Political Advertising Webcast Archive Available
Did you know your stations' political file must include all requests for time, rates charged, dates and times of spots aired plus more? For more political advertising facts watch the archived webcast, "What Every Station Should Know About Political Advertising."
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Learn Something New at This Year's NAB Radio Show
Register by May 30th and save $100

American Women in Radio & Television Announces Honorees and Participants for the 2008 Annual Gracie Awards Gala

IAB Statement in Face of the Hostility Against Radio Mitre in Argentina

The 2008 NAB Legal Calendar is available here.