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Top Story House bill seeks to increase songwriter royalties
A House measure introduced Tuesday seeks to require the Copyright Royalty Board to include "fair market value" in its consideration of royalty rates for songwriters. The Songwriter Equity Act is being backed by BMI and ASCAP but faces opposition from broadcasters because of the additional burden it would place on stations. "NAB objects to changes in law that would deal with the financial imbalance between songwriters and artists by subjecting free broadcast radio stations to new fees," the group said in a statement. Billboard.com (2/25), Radio Ink (2/26), Radio World (2/25) Share: Business & Industry Report Broadcasters point to criticism of Aereo by Ginsburg's daughter
The broadcast networks, in their Supreme Court petition to shut down Aereo, are citing the writings of Jane Ginsburg, a Columbia University law school professor and daughter of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The younger Ginsburg, in an article last year for the Media Institute, called a ruling in favor of Aereo "so inconsistent with statutory text and policy as to inspire surmise that the ruling was an April Fool’s prank." In related news, Aereo has gotten a 14-day reprieve on a temporary injunction against its operation in six states, pending a decision by a federal appeals court. Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model)/Company Town blog (2/25), Deadline.com (2/25) Share: Schurz exec: JSAs have helped local news, advertisers
The Federal Communications Commission at its meeting next month is expected to consider a change in regulations that would view broadcasters as owners of an outlet if they are responsible for securing more than 15% of its ad revenue. The FCC reportedly would give broadcasters two years to end pacts that don't fit the new criteria. Broadcasters oppose the change, which they said would hurt small-market stations. "There's demonstrable proof that the agreements have preserved newscasts and provided better vehicles for local advertisers," said Marci Burdick, senior vice president of broadcasting for Schurz Communications. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (2/25) Share: Walden cites Fairness Doctrine in bid to kill newsroom report
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., chairman of the House communications subcommittee, says the Federal Communications Commission hasn't gone far enough in promising to revise a controversial newsroom study. He intends to craft a bill to end the study and conduct a hearing on it. "It took nearly 25 years to get the Fairness Doctrine off the books once it had been 'eliminated' in 1987, and we will do whatever it takes to ensure this study or any other effort by the government to control the output of America's newsrooms never sees the light of day," Walden said. Adweek (2/25) Share:
NBC's ratings for the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, were more dominant than for the 2010 Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, despite smaller overall viewership, according to Nielsen data. NBC during the 18 nights of the Sochi Games commanded a 51% advantage among adults 18 to 49 and a 45% advantage in total viewers when compared with its top broadcast network competition. Olympic programming also topped the ratings every night, compared with 14 of 17 nights for Vancouver and eight of 17 for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. Variety (2/25) Share:
DIRECTV, AT&T and other pay-TV providers in the Los Angeles area haven't signed on to carry SportsNet LA, the channel from Time Warner Cable that will carry Los Angeles Dodgers baseball games. Time Warner Cable is reportedly seeking a carriage fee of more than $4 per month per subscriber. "This is a record price for a one-team regional sports network," said consultant Chris Bevilacqua. Bloomberg (2/25) Share:
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Broadcasters, cablers, satcasters, broadband operators, public interest groups and think tanks are being asked by lawmakers to weigh in on whether it's appropriate to tied video-regulation reforms to the coming reauthorization of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act. The letter to stakeholders comes from Sens. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., John Thune, R-S.D., Mark Pryor, D-Ark., and Roger Wicker, R-Miss. Broadcasting & Cable (2/25) Share:
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Top Story House bill seeks to increase songwriter royalties
A House measure introduced Tuesday seeks to require the Copyright Royalty Board to include "fair market value" in its consideration of royalty rates for songwriters. The Songwriter Equity Act is being backed by BMI and ASCAP but faces opposition from broadcasters because of the additional burden it would place on stations. "NAB objects to changes in law that would deal with the financial imbalance between songwriters and artists by subjecting free broadcast radio stations to new fees," the group said in a statement. Billboard.com (2/25), Radio Ink (2/26), Radio World (2/25) Share: Business & Industry Report Broadcasters point to criticism of Aereo by Ginsburg's daughter
The broadcast networks, in their Supreme Court petition to shut down Aereo, are citing the writings of Jane Ginsburg, a Columbia University law school professor and daughter of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The younger Ginsburg, in an article last year for the Media Institute, called a ruling in favor of Aereo "so inconsistent with statutory text and policy as to inspire surmise that the ruling was an April Fool’s prank." In related news, Aereo has gotten a 14-day reprieve on a temporary injunction against its operation in six states, pending a decision by a federal appeals court. Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model)/Company Town blog (2/25), Deadline.com (2/25) Share: Schurz exec: JSAs have helped local news, advertisers
The Federal Communications Commission at its meeting next month is expected to consider a change in regulations that would view broadcasters as owners of an outlet if they are responsible for securing more than 15% of its ad revenue. The FCC reportedly would give broadcasters two years to end pacts that don't fit the new criteria. Broadcasters oppose the change, which they said would hurt small-market stations. "There's demonstrable proof that the agreements have preserved newscasts and provided better vehicles for local advertisers," said Marci Burdick, senior vice president of broadcasting for Schurz Communications. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (2/25) Share: Walden cites Fairness Doctrine in bid to kill newsroom report
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., chairman of the House communications subcommittee, says the Federal Communications Commission hasn't gone far enough in promising to revise a controversial newsroom study. He intends to craft a bill to end the study and conduct a hearing on it. "It took nearly 25 years to get the Fairness Doctrine off the books once it had been 'eliminated' in 1987, and we will do whatever it takes to ensure this study or any other effort by the government to control the output of America's newsrooms never sees the light of day," Walden said. Adweek (2/25) Share:
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NBC's ratings for the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, were more dominant than for the 2010 Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, despite smaller overall viewership, according to Nielsen data. NBC during the 18 nights of the Sochi Games commanded a 51% advantage among adults 18 to 49 and a 45% advantage in total viewers when compared with its top broadcast network competition. Olympic programming also topped the ratings every night, compared with 14 of 17 nights for Vancouver and eight of 17 for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. Variety (2/25) Share:
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DIRECTV, AT&T and other pay-TV providers in the Los Angeles area haven't signed on to carry SportsNet LA, the channel from Time Warner Cable that will carry Los Angeles Dodgers baseball games. Time Warner Cable is reportedly seeking a carriage fee of more than $4 per month per subscriber. "This is a record price for a one-team regional sports network," said consultant Chris Bevilacqua. Bloomberg (2/25) Share:
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Reserve your company's spot at the NAB Show Career Day, hosted by the NAB Education Foundation in partnership with the Broadcast Education Association. Held April 9, 2014, in the Las Vegas Hotel and Casino Pavilion, Career Day provides media companies with an opportunity to network with more than 1,000 experienced professionals, college students and entry-level job seekers interested in broadcast. Participants receive Equal Employment Opportunity credit. Reserve your booth now or contact Isabelle Tilghman for more information. Share: Now available: 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 Senators: Should video changes be tied to STELA?
Broadcasters, cablers, satcasters, broadband operators, public interest groups and think tanks are being asked by lawmakers to weigh in on whether it's appropriate to tied video-regulation reforms to the coming reauthorization of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act. The letter to stakeholders comes from Sens. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., John Thune, R-S.D., Mark Pryor, D-Ark., and Roger Wicker, R-Miss. Broadcasting & Cable (2/25) Share:
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British writer 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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