| December 4, 2008 | News for broadcast and electronic media leaders |
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- Cablers, telcos to be fined by FCC
The FCC intends to propose roughly $11 million in fines against seven cable and telco multichannel video providers for allegedly failing to provide adequate notice to their subscribers about the DTV transition, according to FCC Chairman Kevin Martin. Martin declined to provide further details about the proposed fines or companies involved, but broadcasters reportedly are not on the list of alleged violators. Broadcasting & Cable
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FCC may set timeline for addressing complaints about cable, satellite: A key item on the FCC's Dec. 18 meeting agenda will be a proposal from FCC Chairman Kevin Martin that the agency make a decision within six months over the validity of claims by independent networks that cablers and satellite providers are giving preferential treatment to the channels they own. TVWeek.com
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| | SESAC Dominates Radio Airwaves
SESAC is the nation's fastest growing performing rights organization representing some of music's biggest chart-toppers. With a gallery of such high-profile songwriters as Nate "Danja" Hills (Justin Timberlake), Bryan-Michael Cox (Mary J. Blige), Swizz Beatz (Beyonce) and Scooter Carusoe (Kenny Chesney) the tops of the airplay charts are dominated by SESAC-affiliated writers. Everything Music Licensing Should Be...SESAC Is! | |
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- Icahn shares views on potential Yahoo! sale
The rumored possible sale of a portion of Yahoo! to former AOL chief executive Jonathan Miller or any other suitor is not favored by billionaire Carl Icahn because he believes the portal is undervalued. Icahn also said he backs a Yahoo! alliance with Microsoft for search. Reuters
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- Disney, Cablevision square off
Although FCC Chairman Kevin Martin may only have weeks left at his post, Disney and Cablevision are squaring off over a proposed rulemaking that in effect would curtail Disney's bargaining leverage and, according to Cablevision, give cablers more programming package flexibility. Multichannel News
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- NCTA, others side with Comcast on reversing cable cap
The NCTA and a slate of cable providers and associations have signaled that they will back Comcast in its legal fight to reverse the FCC's current 30% cap on the national percentage a company can reach. The groups filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, which is hearing the case Comcast initiated March 12. Broadcasting & Cable
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2009 Service to America Awards Call for Entries
Deadline Feb. 6, 2009
On one special night each year, broadcasters are acknowledged and thanked for their outstanding service to their communities. Showcase your station's commitment to localism. Submit your Celebration of Service to America Awards entries today. The deadline for entries is Feb. 6, 2009. For more information, including award categories, criteria and rules for entry, go to www.nab.org/servicetoamerica.
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- Obama nominates N.M. governor as Commerce secretary
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson was nominated by President-elect Barack Obama as his secretary of Commerce. NAB spokesman Dennis Wharton said: "We look forward to working with Governor Richardson. He brings a wealth of understanding to the position given his background on the House Telecommunications Subcommittee back in the 1980's. He is well respected throughout Washington and by the people who know him best," said Wharton, "including New Mexico broadcasters." Broadcasting & Cable
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