The NAB Pulse June 9, 2008

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NAB Urges Lawmakers to Probe Record Labels
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) released a response addressing claims made by the musicFIRST Coalition, an organization backed by the Recording Industry Association of America, on June 5, 2008. Commenting on statements made by musicFIRST, NAB Executive Vice President of Media Relations, Dennis Wharton issued the following statement: "musicFIRST's latest missive fundamentally distorts today's radio market and misleads policymakers on the devastating consequences of a potential $7 billion tax benefiting RIAA and the foreign-owned record labels."
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NAB HD Radio Multicast Award - Enter Now
NAB is now accepting nominations for the NAB HD Radio Multicast Award. This award recognizes creative, unique or innovative programming on a multicast station and will be presented during The NAB Radio Show, September 17-19, in Austin, Texas. Enter online at www.nab.org/HDAward.

Only a Few Spaces Remain
A few spaces remain for this year's NAB Executive Development Program for radio broadcasters. If you're a manager looking to enhance your skills, join your fellow broadcasters July 12-15 at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and learn competitive strategies, financial analysis skills, presentation structure and strategies, how to deal with difficult conversations, top negotiation strategies and more.
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Radio Heard Here: Tell Us Your Best Radio Stories >

FCC Lifts Freeze on Maximization Applications and Petitions for Digital Channel Substitutions, Effective Immediately
Since 2004, a freeze has been in effect that prevents stations from seeking FCC approval to maximize facilities or change digital television (DTV) channels. Although the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) previously reported plans to lift the freeze in August, it announced in a May 30 public notice that it would lift the freeze early.
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NAB Asks For Complete Coverage on Satellite
In comments filed June 4, NAB asked the FCC to ensure satellite carriers provided both standard definition and high definition signals of local broadcast stations. NAB's main concern is to protect consumer interests and be sure that subscribers to satellite have access to local broadcasts. Providing both standards will ensure that satellite customers have adequate access to all local programming.
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More Television News

NAB Board Member to Testify Before House Committee on DTV Transition >

Broadcast-Cable Coordination Reference Handbook for the DTV Transition Released >

New Survey Shows High DTV Awareness in Wilmington, N.C. >

In Brief

NAB Education Foundation Launches Online Broadcast Career Center
Search broadcast-related job listings and post your resume free of charge at NABEF's online career center. Recently upgraded, the center allows employers to post job openings and identify qualified applicants, while job seekers look for new opportunities in broadcasting. Click here to create an online account.

NAB President and CEO David K. Rehr Talks to Broadcasting and Cable
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Hurricane Preparedness and Relief
As we enter into hurricane season NAB wants to make sure you have the necessary tools to help your station and community before, during and after a storm. Help local communities be ready before a storm hits with hurricane preparedness public service announcements (PSAs), live read copy and additional programming ideas from the American Red Cross, available online at NAB Spot Center. With the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) forecasting more intense hurricanes in 2008, it is important to prepare your audience now as effects from these storms could be felt as far as several hundred miles inland. For further information about emergency preparedness or to order a free TV dub, please contact NAB's Public Service Initiatives department at (202) 429-5448 or email publicservice@nab.org.

2008 NAB Political Advertising Webcast Archive Available
Did you know the value of pure barter spots and "bonus" spots for non-profit organizations and the government can be excluded when calculating your stations Lowest unit cost during the political advertising season? For more political advertising facts watch the archived webcast, "What Every Station Should Know About Political Advertising."
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The 2008 NAB Legal Calendar is available here.