Business & Industry Report FCC should leave current retrans system in place, CBS chief says
The Federal Communications Commission should "maintain the current regime" for retransmission consent because the fees are needed to pay for news, entertainment and sports programming, CBS CEO Les Moonves told FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler during a meeting. Moonves also said CBS stations and affiliates "deserve the highest fees they can negotiate in the marketplace" due to their popularity, according to a regulatory filing from the meeting. Multichannel News (5/6) Share: House panel won't use STELA to block JSA rule change, sources say
The House Energy and Commerce Committee is said to be putting forth a version of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act renewal that would allow federal regulators to limit joint-sales agreements, while providing broadcasters that seek waivers with an additional six months to unwind such pacts. The bill would also renew STELA for five years, prohibit joint retrans negotiations in the same market and end the restriction on cable operators dropping a station during sweeps. Broadcasting & Cable (5/6) Share: NBCUniversal extends its Olympics rights through 2032 Games
NBCUniversal has extended its agreement with the International Olympic Committee that grants it rights to the Olympics through 2032. "The Olympics are the world's greatest cultural and athletic event, and presenting them to the American audience is an honor and privilege for our entire company," said Comcast Chairman and CEO Brian Roberts. Broadcasting & Cable (5/7) Share:
President Barack Obama, as part of his strategy to raise awareness about climate change, on Tuesday gave interviews to eight national and local meteorologists, including NBC's Al Roker and Jim Gandy of WLTX in Columbia, S.C. "Trusted messengers are hugely important. No one thinks these meterologists have an agenda," said White House communications director Jennifer Palmieri. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (5/7) Share:
Viacom is "selectively blocking access to its public websites" for customers of at least two American Cable Association members "in retaliation for their recent refusals to sign cable programming renewal contracts," according to ACA President and CEO Matthew Polka. "All who care about ensuring access to content on the Internet should be outraged," Polka said in a statement. Radio Business Report (5/6) Share: People & Personalities Talk radio recruits another star from political world
Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, will soon become the latest politician to trade his political bully pulpit for a more lucrative media seat as a talk radio host. "Successful brand identities in the House and on talk radio have never before relied on such similar skill sets -- there has never been so much politics in media, and media in politics," Mark Leibovich writes. "It is only natural that the melding would become so complete that practitioners would simply jump from one world to the other." The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (5/6) Share: "CBS Evening News" to be led by NBC vet Steve Capus
Steve Capus, the former president of NBC News, will become executive producer of "CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley" as well as executive editor of CBS News. Capus exited NBC News in 2013 after a 20-year run at the network. "The 'Evening News' is an excellent broadcast, and we believe under Steve's leadership it will get even better," said CBS News Chairman and "60 Minutes" executive producer Jeff Fager. Variety (5/6) Share:
How can you help your employees avoid regulatory pitfalls and fines? Provide them with the revised "Radio Rules: A Guide to FCC Policies and Procedures for On-Air Staff." Written by NAB attorneys and updated for 2013, this booklet contains critical information on relevant laws and FCC rules. Topics include contests, libel, indecency and public files. Order as many as needed, as NAB members receive a substantial bulk discount. For more information and to purchase, visit the NAB Store. Share: 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:
The Federal Communications Commission should "maintain the current regime" for retransmission consent because the fees are needed to pay for news, entertainment and sports programming, CBS CEO Les Moonves told FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler during a meeting. Moonves also said CBS stations and affiliates "deserve the highest fees they can negotiate in the marketplace" due to their popularity, according to a regulatory filing from the meeting. Multichannel News (5/6) Share: House panel won't use STELA to block JSA rule change, sources say
The House Energy and Commerce Committee is said to be putting forth a version of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act renewal that would allow federal regulators to limit joint-sales agreements, while providing broadcasters that seek waivers with an additional six months to unwind such pacts. The bill would also renew STELA for five years, prohibit joint retrans negotiations in the same market and end the restriction on cable operators dropping a station during sweeps. Broadcasting & Cable (5/6) Share: NBCUniversal extends its Olympics rights through 2032 Games
NBCUniversal has extended its agreement with the International Olympic Committee that grants it rights to the Olympics through 2032. "The Olympics are the world's greatest cultural and athletic event, and presenting them to the American audience is an honor and privilege for our entire company," said Comcast Chairman and CEO Brian Roberts. Broadcasting & Cable (5/7) Share:
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President Barack Obama, as part of his strategy to raise awareness about climate change, on Tuesday gave interviews to eight national and local meteorologists, including NBC's Al Roker and Jim Gandy of WLTX in Columbia, S.C. "Trusted messengers are hugely important. No one thinks these meterologists have an agenda," said White House communications director Jennifer Palmieri. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (5/7) Share:
- NBC to bring back iHeartRadio Music Awards next year
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- Telemundo affiliate in Bay Area adds 2 morning news shows
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- WRAS-FM to broadcast Georgia Public Broadcasting content during the day
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Viacom is "selectively blocking access to its public websites" for customers of at least two American Cable Association members "in retaliation for their recent refusals to sign cable programming renewal contracts," according to ACA President and CEO Matthew Polka. "All who care about ensuring access to content on the Internet should be outraged," Polka said in a statement. Radio Business Report (5/6) Share: People & Personalities Talk radio recruits another star from political world
Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, will soon become the latest politician to trade his political bully pulpit for a more lucrative media seat as a talk radio host. "Successful brand identities in the House and on talk radio have never before relied on such similar skill sets -- there has never been so much politics in media, and media in politics," Mark Leibovich writes. "It is only natural that the melding would become so complete that practitioners would simply jump from one world to the other." The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (5/6) Share: "CBS Evening News" to be led by NBC vet Steve Capus
Steve Capus, the former president of NBC News, will become executive producer of "CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley" as well as executive editor of CBS News. Capus exited NBC News in 2013 after a 20-year run at the network. "The 'Evening News' is an excellent broadcast, and we believe under Steve's leadership it will get even better," said CBS News Chairman and "60 Minutes" executive producer Jeff Fager. Variety (5/6) Share:
- Former NBC Sports chief Dick Ebersol will receive RTDNA's Paul White Award
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- Conservative talker Michael Smerconish releases novel
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- Norman Lumpkin, first black TV reporter in Montgomery, Ala., has died
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How can you help your employees avoid regulatory pitfalls and fines? Provide them with the revised "Radio Rules: A Guide to FCC Policies and Procedures for On-Air Staff." Written by NAB attorneys and updated for 2013, this booklet contains critical information on relevant laws and FCC rules. Topics include contests, libel, indecency and public files. Order as many as needed, as NAB members receive a substantial bulk discount. For more information and to purchase, visit the NAB Store. Share: 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:
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