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"Louisiana Purchased," a Peabody Award-winning joint investigation of political contributions conducted by Fox affiliate WVUE-TV and NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune, offers a "template" for such TV-print partnerships, according to Peabody judges. The partnership resulted in more than 20 TV stories, 73 articles and a database detailing more than 741,000 political donations. "We are still competitors on a daily basis, but we're partners too," said WVUE investigative reporter Lee Zurik. "I guess it's the way things are changing." TVNewsCheck (free registration) (4/15) Share: Will FCC impose spectrum auction limits on wireless giants?
The Federal Communications Commission reportedly wants to try to impose limits on the amount of spectrum that Verizon and AT&T can acquire via the incentive spectrum auction. However, such a restriction is likely be strongly opposed by those companies as well as Republican lawmakers. In related news, wireless microphone manufacturers are watching with concern to see how the auction will affect their business. A vote on the rules for repacking spectrum could be scheduled for the FCC's May 15 or June 13 meeting. National Journal (4/15), TV Technology (4/15) Share:
The NextRadio application is close to a tipping point, having generated more than 300,000 downloads and providing listeners with more than 275,000 hours of content from some 8,400 stations. "If we continue to see this kind of positive response from our listeners -- if our industry delivers and engages the American public -- I'm absolutely certain it'll be activated in Apple iPhones and we'll get Verizon and AT&T on board," said Emmis' Jeff Smulyan. AllAccess.com (4/16), AllAccess.com (4/15), Radio Business Report (4/15) Share:
Researchers say social media is adding new relevance -- and advertising appeal -- to live TV, including sports, awards shows and events such as NBC's "The Sound of Music Live!" "People want to be part of the conversation. If a show is live, more often than not, people will be online chatting about it," said Brad Adgate, senior vice president of research at Horizon Media. TVNewsCheck (free registration) (4/16) Share:
The NAB Educational Foundation has chosen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Paul Simon as this year's recipient of its Service to America Leadership Award. Simon will be lauded at a June 17 gala in Washington, D.C., for "his long-time commitment to providing health care to underserved children across the country." Simon is a co-founder of the Children's Health Fund, which over the past 27 years has launched 50 mobile clinics. Radio World (4/15) Share:
The NAB Online Resource Guide is an easy-to-use tool to locate the products and services offered by NAB associate members that electronic media professionals use. Search for law firms, station brokers, equipment manufacturers, specialty services and much more. Visit the NAB Online Resource Guide. Not a member? Visit www.nab.org/WhyNAB. Share:
"Louisiana Purchased," a Peabody Award-winning joint investigation of political contributions conducted by Fox affiliate WVUE-TV and NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune, offers a "template" for such TV-print partnerships, according to Peabody judges. The partnership resulted in more than 20 TV stories, 73 articles and a database detailing more than 741,000 political donations. "We are still competitors on a daily basis, but we're partners too," said WVUE investigative reporter Lee Zurik. "I guess it's the way things are changing." TVNewsCheck (free registration) (4/15) Share: Will FCC impose spectrum auction limits on wireless giants?
The Federal Communications Commission reportedly wants to try to impose limits on the amount of spectrum that Verizon and AT&T can acquire via the incentive spectrum auction. However, such a restriction is likely be strongly opposed by those companies as well as Republican lawmakers. In related news, wireless microphone manufacturers are watching with concern to see how the auction will affect their business. A vote on the rules for repacking spectrum could be scheduled for the FCC's May 15 or June 13 meeting. National Journal (4/15), TV Technology (4/15) Share:
- KOMU in Mo. is off DIRECTV following retrans dispute
Columbia Daily Tribune (Mo.) (4/14) Share:
The NextRadio application is close to a tipping point, having generated more than 300,000 downloads and providing listeners with more than 275,000 hours of content from some 8,400 stations. "If we continue to see this kind of positive response from our listeners -- if our industry delivers and engages the American public -- I'm absolutely certain it'll be activated in Apple iPhones and we'll get Verizon and AT&T on board," said Emmis' Jeff Smulyan. AllAccess.com (4/16), AllAccess.com (4/15), Radio Business Report (4/15) Share:
- Review: Content is still catching up to Ultra HD format
The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (4/15) Share:
Researchers say social media is adding new relevance -- and advertising appeal -- to live TV, including sports, awards shows and events such as NBC's "The Sound of Music Live!" "People want to be part of the conversation. If a show is live, more often than not, people will be online chatting about it," said Brad Adgate, senior vice president of research at Horizon Media. TVNewsCheck (free registration) (4/16) Share:
- ABC's "World News" beats NBC in key demo for first time in nearly a year
The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (4/16) Share:
The NAB Educational Foundation has chosen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Paul Simon as this year's recipient of its Service to America Leadership Award. Simon will be lauded at a June 17 gala in Washington, D.C., for "his long-time commitment to providing health care to underserved children across the country." Simon is a co-founder of the Children's Health Fund, which over the past 27 years has launched 50 mobile clinics. Radio World (4/15) Share:
- Jon Duane Hellhake, a "broadcasting legend" on Idaho radio, is dead
The Idaho Statesman (Boise) (4/14) Share:
- Tim Peters, longtime radio host in Wichita, Kan., has died
KAKE-TV (Wichita, Kan.) (4/16) Share:
The NAB Online Resource Guide is an easy-to-use tool to locate the products and services offered by NAB associate members that electronic media professionals use. Search for law firms, station brokers, equipment manufacturers, specialty services and much more. Visit the NAB Online Resource Guide. Not a member? Visit www.nab.org/WhyNAB. Share:
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