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Tag Archives: NAB
Hooping for LPFM
Today the Prometheus Radio Project is leading a circus-themed protest in front of the National Association of Broadcasters. Urging supporters to “bring juggling pins, unicycles, tricks, and costumes,” participants will be celebrating low-power FM while chiding the NAB for its … finish reading Hooping for LPFM
Posted in community radio, LPFM, politix
Tagged hula hoop, low-power radio, LPFM, NAB, Prometheus Project, protest, Senate
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NAB still using misinformation to defeat low-power radio expansion
The National Association of Broadcasters has never been a friend to low-power community radio. Back in 2000, when the FCC first created the service, the NAB did everything it could to try and keep it from becoming a reality. While … finish reading NAB still using misinformation to defeat low-power radio expansion
Posted in LPFM, politix
Tagged disinformation, lobby, Local Community Radio Act, LPFM, NAB, National Association of Broadcasters, Prometheus, Senate
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The small government argument for LPFM
We’re now in the waning days of the lame duck Congress and due to backroom machinations of a few Senators the fate of low-power FM radio hangs in the balance. As I wrote in September, one lone Senator (that we … finish reading The small government argument for LPFM
Posted in LPFM, politix
Tagged Local Community Radio Act, LPFM, NAB, Sen. Joe Barrasso, Senate
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Fear the mobile device mandate monster, now with HD Radio too!
I stand in awe at the sheer number of features the National Association of Broadcasters and its members want mandated on cell phones. First they’re proposing that Congress pass a law hotwiring an FM radio chip into every mobile. Broadcasters … finish reading Fear the mobile device mandate monster, now with HD Radio too!
Posted in commercial radio, HD Radio, satellite radio
Tagged mobile phone mandate, musicFIRST, NAB
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DJ Chairman Genachowski Throws a Few Bones to Radio at NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters wraps up its annual national trade show in Las Vegas tomorrow. Radio has its own annual show, so at the big one it tends to take a back seat to television when it comes to … finish reading DJ Chairman Genachowski Throws a Few Bones to Radio at NAB
Posted in FCC, HD Radio
Tagged DJ, FCC, Julius Genachowski, NAB, National Association of Broadcasters, ownership
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The decade’s most important radio trends #9: The FCC Authorizes Low-Power FM
Today there are close to 1000 more noncommercial, locally-programmed community radio stations on the air in the US than a decade ago. The reason for this is the low-power FM radio service created by the Federal Communications Commission in 2000. … finish reading The decade’s most important radio trends #9: The FCC Authorizes Low-Power FM
Chicago Public Radio Calls Out LPTV Stations Exploiting Backdoor to FM Dial
Far outside the view of the general public, the virtual cratediggers of the FCC’s electronic recesses like Matthew and myself are sometimes privy to the little slap-fights that go on between broadcasters. In this case things are getting a little … finish reading Chicago Public Radio Calls Out LPTV Stations Exploiting Backdoor to FM Dial
Congress to big content and big radio: let’s talk about PRA
Responding to a Congressional request for negotiations over the Performance Rights Act, the National Association of Broadcasters says it’s ready to chat, sort of. “NAB is of course willing to talk with members of Congress on this issue and any … finish reading Congress to big content and big radio: let’s talk about PRA
Posted in commercial radio, Performance Rights Act
Tagged musicFIRST, NAB, Performance Rights Act
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LPFM Expansion Moves Forward, but Is It Too Late?
Today the House Commerce Committee unanimously passed the Local Radio Act by voice vote, opening up the gates to send the bill for a vote by the full House. This bipartisan action is the best hope the restoration of low-power … finish reading LPFM Expansion Moves Forward, but Is It Too Late?
Posted in localism, LPFM
Tagged community radio, FCC, House Commerce Committee, Local Radio Act, Low Power FM, LPFM, NAB
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Unemployed Radio Broadcasters: the NAB Still Loves You (for $179).
Tough times necessitate creativity, not to mention a little bit of compassion. Not to be left behind the National Association of Broadcasters serves up both by offering what it’s euphemistically calling a “free agent rate” [scroll down to the bottom] … finish reading Unemployed Radio Broadcasters: the NAB Still Loves You (for $179).
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