Editorial: Net neutrality plan is anything but "reasonable"
The Federal Communications Commission's third try at imposing Net neutrality regulations should meet the same fate as the previous versions and be struck down by a federal appeals court, according to this Wall Street Journal editorial. The public doesn't really need such protections, given existing antitrust and consumer-protection regulations. "Only in an era of super-sized government would a plan to give a politically appointed Beltway panel discretion to make ad hoc decisions on what constitutes 'reasonable' commerce be seen as ushering in an unregulated market," the editorial states. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (4/25) Share:
Magna Global has revised its 2014 U.S. ad forecast to $168 billion in media sales, a projected 6% year-over-year increase, up from a prior prediction of $167.1 billion. General economic improvement and a series of single-run events such as the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the Sochi Olympics and the midterm political elections are expected to lead the growth. Digital is expected to grow 14.4% and social by up to 45%. Adweek (4/25) Share: NAB News Check out the 2013 NAB Television Financial Report
This comprehensive report on television station revenues and expenses in the U.S includes 81 tables that show a comparative analysis by market size, station affiliation and revenue categories. This report assists with the budgeting process and provides answers to the most challenging financial questions across the television industry. Purchase your copy today at NABStore.com. Share: Legislative & Regulatory Analysis: Congress could take action against patent trolls soon
A push to curtail patent trolls is one of five areas in which Congress could find bipartisan agreement during its spring legislative session, according to David Hawkings. Other potential areas for compromise are an "a la carte" spending bill, housing finance regulations, energy policy and tax issues, Hawkings writes. Roll Call (free content)/Hawkings Here blog (4/27)
The Federal Communications Commission's third try at imposing Net neutrality regulations should meet the same fate as the previous versions and be struck down by a federal appeals court, according to this Wall Street Journal editorial. The public doesn't really need such protections, given existing antitrust and consumer-protection regulations. "Only in an era of super-sized government would a plan to give a politically appointed Beltway panel discretion to make ad hoc decisions on what constitutes 'reasonable' commerce be seen as ushering in an unregulated market," the editorial states. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (4/25) Share:
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Magna Global has revised its 2014 U.S. ad forecast to $168 billion in media sales, a projected 6% year-over-year increase, up from a prior prediction of $167.1 billion. General economic improvement and a series of single-run events such as the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the Sochi Olympics and the midterm political elections are expected to lead the growth. Digital is expected to grow 14.4% and social by up to 45%. Adweek (4/25) Share: NAB News Check out the 2013 NAB Television Financial Report
This comprehensive report on television station revenues and expenses in the U.S includes 81 tables that show a comparative analysis by market size, station affiliation and revenue categories. This report assists with the budgeting process and provides answers to the most challenging financial questions across the television industry. Purchase your copy today at NABStore.com. Share: Legislative & Regulatory Analysis: Congress could take action against patent trolls soon
A push to curtail patent trolls is one of five areas in which Congress could find bipartisan agreement during its spring legislative session, according to David Hawkings. Other potential areas for compromise are an "a la carte" spending bill, housing finance regulations, energy policy and tax issues, Hawkings writes. Roll Call (free content)/Hawkings Here blog (4/27)
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