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FCC Tests on Vacant TV Channel Devices Leave Room for Spin

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:44:47 -0700

Broadcast Beats Papers for Ad Sales

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:08:51 -0700

CBS's Democratic Debate Officially Canceled

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:02:43 -0700

CBS' hopes for a primary debate, have been officially dashed. The North Carolina Democratic party announced they are canceling plans for Sunday's debate because they could not get a commitment from Sen. Barack Obama. The face-off was to be moderated by Katie Couric and Bob Schieffer with a plum spot after 60 Minutes.

Tim Robbins Delivers Keynote at NAB

Stevie Converse — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:13:32 -0700

In a keynote speech laced with wry irony and winking sarcasm, Tim Robbins managed to slap back at his right-wing critics, recount an entertaining history of radio and TV and urge broadcasters to "appeal to our better natures," saying news directors and producers have a responsibility to "the health of the nation."

Tim Robbins Opens NAB with a Dramatic Call to Action

Stevie Converse — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:58:23 -0700

Academy Award-winning actor and critically acclaimed screenwriter, director and producer Tim Robbins delivered an electrifying opening keynote speech at the NAB Show in Las Vegas.

Dealing with Fallen Broadcast Towers Is a Tall Order

Stevie Converse — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:27:43 -0700

Broadcast towers are landmarks on the horizon, symbols of permanence and dependability. Until they fall.

Does 'Red Lion' Still Roar?

Stevie Converse — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:47:39 -0700

Start: 04/18/2008 - 09:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

Summary: The Administrative Law Review and the Washington College of Law’s Media Law Society is holding this symposium in the hopes of advancing general understanding of the Fairness Doctrine and related regulations, which required broadcasters to cover controversial issues of local importance and to observe rights of reply, by eliciting discussion and elucidating the evolution of and outlook for the scholarly, industry and public views on these issues.

Chinese Get One News Source on Tibet

Holiday Shapiro — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:24:02 -0700

When the Dalai Lama issued what he called "a personal appeal" to his "Chinese brothers and sisters" last week for an end to misunderstandings that have plagued Chinese-Tibetan relations, the spiritual leader's call went almost entirely unheard by its intended recipients. Chinese newspapers, TV, and radio – all controlled by the government – ignored his lengthy message. And the few Chinese "Internauts" who found it on websites were uniformly hostile, to judge by comments they posted.

Supreme Court to Rule on Broadcast Indecency

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:31:14 -0700

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to rule for the first time in 30 years on what constitutes indecency on broadcast television and radio.

The justices will weigh whether federal regulators may levy large fines on broadcasters who let expletives on the airwaves during daytime and early evening hours.

Statements by FCC Commissioners Copps and Tate on Supreme Court Review of Indecency Rule

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:15:17 -0700

Statement by FCC Commissioner Michael J. Copps
In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to review the Second Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in Fox v. FCC, Commissioner Michael J. Copps issued the following statement: