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The broadcast networks' lawsuit against Aereo is a test of "the basic right of every copyright holder to determine if, when, and how to make its copyrighted work available to the public," according to a Supreme Court filing by the networks. Copyright law "does not tolerate business models premised on the unauthorized exploitation of the copyrighted works of others," the networks write. "Aereo's massive, for-profit scheme ... is no exception." Variety (2/24) Share: Shure Broadcast Headsets: Hear and be heard.Clear sound, even in loud environments. Shure Broadcast Headsets combine the pristine audio reproduction of our critical-listening and monitoring headphones with dynamic microphones developed for broadcast and media production. Three versions are available: BRH31M, BRH441M, BRH440M. Learn more here Business & Industry Report NAB says sports blackout rules "remain a necessity"
The Federal Communications Commission's proposal to end blackout rules for sports in local TV markets would result in a "net negative" for viewers because it would lead to leagues shifting their games to pay TV, NAB said in a filing. "Unfortunately, given the interconnection between the Commission's rules governing broadcast carriage on pay TV and the copyright laws -- especially the distant signal compulsory copyright laws -- no better solution exists and the Commission's sports blackout rules remain a necessity," NAB writes. Broadcasting & Cable (2/24) Share:
Public TV stations "are here to stay," and a channel-sharing test involving KLCS in Los Angeles is not designed "to prove that all broadcasters can get by with half the spectrum they're currently using," said Patrick Butler, president of the Association of Public Television Stations. The purpose of the test is to "show that all kinds of good things can happen -- for broadcasters and for the public -- with advances in compression technology and innovative business arrangements," Butler said. Broadcasting & Cable (2/24) Share:
NBC's audience for the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, was off by 12% compared with the 2010 Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, but still delivered 6% more viewers than the 2006 edition in Turin, Italy, the network reports. The Sochi games garnered 21.4 million viewers on average in prime time, compared with 24.4 million for Vancouver and 20.2 million for Turin. However, the figures for Sochi do not include online audiences; NBC offered live streams of all events to pay-TV customers. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (2/24) Share:
Netflix's much-buzzed-about series "House of Cards" is not a hit by broadcast standards -- the series' second season garnered an estimated 2 million to 3 million viewers for its first weekend. CBS' "NCIS," in comparison, averages 17 million viewers each week. However, the goal of such original content for HBO and Netflix is to convince people to purchase subscriptions, not to buy products pitched in ads, so the need for big audiences is not as great as on network TV, Derek Thompson writes. The Atlantic online (2/24) Share:
This year's NAB Engineering Achievement Awards will honor Robert Seidel, vice president of engineering and advanced technology at CBS, and Jeff Littlejohn, executive vice president of engineering and systems integration at Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. The awards will be given out on April 9 during the NAB Show Technology Luncheon in Las Vegas. The Hollywood Reporter (free content)/Behind The Screen blog (2/24) Share:
When it comes to building a profitable digital portfolio, radio stations are faced with a wide array of questions. What's a viable digital business model for your company? Where can you find tangible analytics to help you understand what consumers expect and advertisers are willing to spend? Which technologies and content do the leading digital managers embrace? The NAB Virtual Academy for Radio: Delving Deep into Digital webcast series is a three-part, on-demand webcast series that delivers actionable content and digital answers you can put to use right now. Read more. Share: NAB offers: The TV Employee Compensation and Fringe Benefits Report
This essential report provides current, detailed compensation data for more than 40 job titles offered by commercial TV broadcasters. More than 33 tables are included and categorized by revenue, region, market and affiliation, and the report includes fringe benefits data such as vacation, maternity/paternity leave and health insurance. To purchase your copy, visit NABStore.com. Share: SmartQuote Washington is a city of Southern efficiency and Northern charm." -- John F. Kennedy,
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Top StorySponsored By Networks to high court: Unauthorized Aereo violates copyrights
The broadcast networks' lawsuit against Aereo is a test of "the basic right of every copyright holder to determine if, when, and how to make its copyrighted work available to the public," according to a Supreme Court filing by the networks. Copyright law "does not tolerate business models premised on the unauthorized exploitation of the copyrighted works of others," the networks write. "Aereo's massive, for-profit scheme ... is no exception." Variety (2/24) Share: Shure Broadcast Headsets: Hear and be heard.Clear sound, even in loud environments. Shure Broadcast Headsets combine the pristine audio reproduction of our critical-listening and monitoring headphones with dynamic microphones developed for broadcast and media production. Three versions are available: BRH31M, BRH441M, BRH440M. Learn more here Business & Industry Report NAB says sports blackout rules "remain a necessity"
The Federal Communications Commission's proposal to end blackout rules for sports in local TV markets would result in a "net negative" for viewers because it would lead to leagues shifting their games to pay TV, NAB said in a filing. "Unfortunately, given the interconnection between the Commission's rules governing broadcast carriage on pay TV and the copyright laws -- especially the distant signal compulsory copyright laws -- no better solution exists and the Commission's sports blackout rules remain a necessity," NAB writes. Broadcasting & Cable (2/24) Share:
- Related: Group wants probe of NFL's alleged pressure on broadcasters to buy tickets
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Public TV stations "are here to stay," and a channel-sharing test involving KLCS in Los Angeles is not designed "to prove that all broadcasters can get by with half the spectrum they're currently using," said Patrick Butler, president of the Association of Public Television Stations. The purpose of the test is to "show that all kinds of good things can happen -- for broadcasters and for the public -- with advances in compression technology and innovative business arrangements," Butler said. Broadcasting & Cable (2/24) Share:
- NAB names finalists for annual Crystal Radio Awards for community service
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- FCC's "AM Tower Tool" helps determine effects of tower construction
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NBC's audience for the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, was off by 12% compared with the 2010 Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, but still delivered 6% more viewers than the 2006 edition in Turin, Italy, the network reports. The Sochi games garnered 21.4 million viewers on average in prime time, compared with 24.4 million for Vancouver and 20.2 million for Turin. However, the figures for Sochi do not include online audiences; NBC offered live streams of all events to pay-TV customers. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (2/24) Share:
- "Downton Abbey" fourth-season finale averages 8.5 million viewers
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- Atlanta TV stations duped by Justin Bieber prank organized by radio station
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Netflix's much-buzzed-about series "House of Cards" is not a hit by broadcast standards -- the series' second season garnered an estimated 2 million to 3 million viewers for its first weekend. CBS' "NCIS," in comparison, averages 17 million viewers each week. However, the goal of such original content for HBO and Netflix is to convince people to purchase subscriptions, not to buy products pitched in ads, so the need for big audiences is not as great as on network TV, Derek Thompson writes. The Atlantic online (2/24) Share:
- Supreme Court won't hear Tennis Channel's appeal of ruling in Comcast's favor
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This year's NAB Engineering Achievement Awards will honor Robert Seidel, vice president of engineering and advanced technology at CBS, and Jeff Littlejohn, executive vice president of engineering and systems integration at Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. The awards will be given out on April 9 during the NAB Show Technology Luncheon in Las Vegas. The Hollywood Reporter (free content)/Behind The Screen blog (2/24) Share:
- Veteran personality Scott Shannon will host morning show on WCBS-FM in NYC
Inside Radio (free content) (2/25) Share:
- Nielsen's Brian West gets promoted to COO; GE's Jamere Jackson is hired as CFO
AllAccess.com (2/24) Share:
When it comes to building a profitable digital portfolio, radio stations are faced with a wide array of questions. What's a viable digital business model for your company? Where can you find tangible analytics to help you understand what consumers expect and advertisers are willing to spend? Which technologies and content do the leading digital managers embrace? The NAB Virtual Academy for Radio: Delving Deep into Digital webcast series is a three-part, on-demand webcast series that delivers actionable content and digital answers you can put to use right now. Read more. Share: NAB offers: The TV Employee Compensation and Fringe Benefits Report
This essential report provides current, detailed compensation data for more than 40 job titles offered by commercial TV broadcasters. More than 33 tables are included and categorized by revenue, region, market and affiliation, and the report includes fringe benefits data such as vacation, maternity/paternity leave and health insurance. To purchase your copy, visit NABStore.com. Share: SmartQuote Washington is a city of Southern efficiency and Northern charm." -- John F. Kennedy,
35th U.S. president Share: Learn more about NAB ->Events | Career Center | Join Now | NAB Store Subscriber Tools Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions. Lead Editor: Stephen Yusko Contributing Editor: Robert DiGiacomo Advertising: Aaron Lawrence P: 202.499.2123
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