Opinion: Communications policy must be guided by safety considerations
When considering changes to communications policy such as the elimination of the basic service tier requirement for local TV stations, federal lawmakers and regulators must keep public safety as a "core 'first principle,'" writes Robert C. Kenny, director of public affairs for TVfreedom.org. "If Congress decides to eliminate this consumer safeguard as part of STELA, it will be a disservice to the American public and begin to erode [a] fundamental premise that Washington's lawmakers and policymakers have long stood by," Kenny writes. The Hill/Congress Blog (4/29) Share:
This year's NAB Show was a good example of how technology changes are affecting the TV industry, as traditional hardware purveyors such as Sony, Panasonic and JVC now compete with newer vendors specializing in digital and cloud technology, writes Edward Grebow, managing director of Morgan Joseph TriArtisan. "There was still plenty of hardware for sale in Las Vegas, but most of the buzz was about the cloud, collaboration, workflow, streaming, social media, software tools and solutions," Grebow writes. TVNewsCheck (free registration) (4/29) Share:
Fox plans to show a live, three-hour version of "Grease" in 2015. "From Broadway to film, and across generations, 'Grease' is one of the most beloved musical stories ever told -- and we can't wait to bring it to our air in a spectacular live event," said Shana C. Waterman, Fox's senior vice president of event series. TheWrap.com (4/28) Share:
The House Energy and Commerce Committee's communications subpanel has set a May 20 hearing to get an update on key issues from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler. Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden, R-Ore., said the hearing "will be our first opportunity to directly discuss issues important to our technology economy, including recent proposals regarding the incentive auctions, the latest iteration of the administration's ill-advised Net neutrality policies and the broadcast joint-sharing agreements and media ownership proceedings at the commission." The Hill (4/28) Share: People & Personalities CBS will now have to find new host of "Late Late Show"
CBS "Late Late Show" host Craig Ferguson, who didn't receive the "Late Show" slot vacated by David Letterman, is leaving the network at the end of 2014. Among the possibilities to succeed him are Neil Patrick Harris and Aisha Tyler, but Chelsea Handler is not a candidate, Tim Goodman writes. The Hollywood Reporter (free content)/Bastard Machine blog (4/28) Share:
Receive an MBA-style education for a fraction of the time and expense through NABEF's Executive Development Seminar. From July 20 to 24 in Washington, D.C., professors from top-ranked universities will help participants hone their broadcast management skills and advance their careers. The curriculum meets the specific needs of broadcast managers and executives from stations, groups and networks. For more information and to register, contact Amanda Smith or visit NABEF.org. Share: Now available: New NAB Political Agreement Form (PB-18)
NAB has updated The Political Agreement Form (PB-18), which includes the NAB agreement forms for political candidate advertisements and for non-candidate/issue advertisements. NAB members can receive this form free of charge by e-mailing the Membership department at membership@nab.org. To purchase a PB-18 CD, visit NABStore.com.
When considering changes to communications policy such as the elimination of the basic service tier requirement for local TV stations, federal lawmakers and regulators must keep public safety as a "core 'first principle,'" writes Robert C. Kenny, director of public affairs for TVfreedom.org. "If Congress decides to eliminate this consumer safeguard as part of STELA, it will be a disservice to the American public and begin to erode [a] fundamental premise that Washington's lawmakers and policymakers have long stood by," Kenny writes. The Hill/Congress Blog (4/29) Share:
- Bigger station groups seen as having more reverse retrans leverage
Broadcasting & Cable/Currency blog (4/28) Share:
- Nielsen: 92% of Americans ages 12 and up tune in to radio each week
Radio Ink (4/29) Share:
This year's NAB Show was a good example of how technology changes are affecting the TV industry, as traditional hardware purveyors such as Sony, Panasonic and JVC now compete with newer vendors specializing in digital and cloud technology, writes Edward Grebow, managing director of Morgan Joseph TriArtisan. "There was still plenty of hardware for sale in Las Vegas, but most of the buzz was about the cloud, collaboration, workflow, streaming, social media, software tools and solutions," Grebow writes. TVNewsCheck (free registration) (4/29) Share:
- How listeners are reacting to the NextRadio app
Radio Business Report (4/28) Share:
Fox plans to show a live, three-hour version of "Grease" in 2015. "From Broadway to film, and across generations, 'Grease' is one of the most beloved musical stories ever told -- and we can't wait to bring it to our air in a spectacular live event," said Shana C. Waterman, Fox's senior vice president of event series. TheWrap.com (4/28) Share:
- On-air meteorologist in Miss. orders co-workers to take shelter as tornado nears
KLTV-TV (Tyler, Texas) (4/28) Share:
The House Energy and Commerce Committee's communications subpanel has set a May 20 hearing to get an update on key issues from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler. Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden, R-Ore., said the hearing "will be our first opportunity to directly discuss issues important to our technology economy, including recent proposals regarding the incentive auctions, the latest iteration of the administration's ill-advised Net neutrality policies and the broadcast joint-sharing agreements and media ownership proceedings at the commission." The Hill (4/28) Share: People & Personalities CBS will now have to find new host of "Late Late Show"
CBS "Late Late Show" host Craig Ferguson, who didn't receive the "Late Show" slot vacated by David Letterman, is leaving the network at the end of 2014. Among the possibilities to succeed him are Neil Patrick Harris and Aisha Tyler, but Chelsea Handler is not a candidate, Tim Goodman writes. The Hollywood Reporter (free content)/Bastard Machine blog (4/28) Share:
- NAB Radio Board names 8 members
Radio Business Report (4/28) Share:
- Kathleen Keefe, Hearst TV's VP of sales, sets retirement for end of year
MediaBistro.com/TVSpy (4/28) Share:
Receive an MBA-style education for a fraction of the time and expense through NABEF's Executive Development Seminar. From July 20 to 24 in Washington, D.C., professors from top-ranked universities will help participants hone their broadcast management skills and advance their careers. The curriculum meets the specific needs of broadcast managers and executives from stations, groups and networks. For more information and to register, contact Amanda Smith or visit NABEF.org. Share: Now available: New NAB Political Agreement Form (PB-18)
NAB has updated The Political Agreement Form (PB-18), which includes the NAB agreement forms for political candidate advertisements and for non-candidate/issue advertisements. NAB members can receive this form free of charge by e-mailing the Membership department at membership@nab.org. To purchase a PB-18 CD, visit NABStore.com.
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