| News for broadcast and electronic media leaders | April 23, 2008 |
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- NAB Show puts digital in the spotlight
This year's NAB Show was the go-to place for all things related to the DTV transition and digital broadcasting, with comprehensive displays of the latest technology from the biggest brand names to the smallest startups, according to writer Cynthia Littleton. "You never leave the NAB floor without gaining some new insight into the industry," Littleton writes. "Who knew Google was in the radio hardware biz?" Variety
(4/15)
    
- NAB wants "Radio Heard Here"
NAB at its convention in Las Vegas kicked off "Radio Heard Here," a multimillion-dollar ad campaign aimed at bolstering radio's appeal to listeners in the key 18-to-24 and 25-to-34 demographics. The multiplatform effort is a major element of a joint initiative of NAB, the RAB and the HD Radio Alliance to boost radio's growth by 2020, the 100th year of radio broadcasting in the U.S. "The idea is that [Radio Heard Here] becomes our 'Got Milk?'" said Jeff Haley, CEO of the RAB. Advertising Age
(4/14)
- Rehr presents vision for broadcasting's digital future
Broadcasting is set to embark on a new era of growth as it helps lead viewers through next year's digital transition, NAB President-CEO David Rehr said in his keynote opening address at the NAB Show in Las Vegas. "We will leave no TV set behind" Rehr said. Rehr also talked about the "romance" between listeners and radio, saying: "If you're listening to radio, you want to hear a human voice sharing that same moment in time that you are. There is power in that personal bond." Broadcasting & Cable
(4/14)
, TVNewsCheck (free registration)
(4/14)
, Radio Ink
(4/14)
, Radio Online
(4/14)
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- Hulu CEO: Satisfying users is key to video site's success
The future of Hulu, the NBC Universal-News Corp joint video site, could include mobile and other new media extensions, according to Hulu CEO Jason Kilar. Whatever direction the site takes, it will continue to place emphasis on ensuring an easy and enjoyable user experience, Kilar said during his keynote address at the NAB Show. "My mother has to be able to figure out the service in 15 seconds or less," he said. Broadcasting & Cable
(4/17)
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- Speakers at NAB Show point to growth in India
At a Super Session on the Indian entertainment industry,
panelists underscored the demographic and economic factors that make India one of the fastest-growing entertainment markets. Ernst & Young senior partner and President of the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce Farokh Balsara noted, "By 2010, India will have the largest English speaking population in the world." IndianTelevision.com (India)
(4/17)
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- USTelecom's McCormick keynotes at NAB Show
In giving the keynote of the three-day Telecom2008 conference, held at NAB 2008, USTelecom President-CEO Walter McCormick said, "It's not our parents' and grandparents' plain old telephone industry anymore." The conference focused on IPTV programming, and featured speakers from AT&T and Verizon. Telecommunications Online
(4/15)
- TV broadcasters look to mobile technology
The extension of television broadcasts to mobile devices has the potential of broadening the reach of the medium by more than 400 million to 500 million screens, according to Open Mobile Video Coalition President Brandon Burgess. Speaking on a panel at the NAB Show, Burgess said, "There's an opportunity here to significantly enhance the footprint." The group believes broadcasters potentially could reap as much as $2 billion annually from mobile broadcasts, according to this article. RCR Wireless News
(4/19)
- New technology to make HD Radio upgrades less expensive
"Embedded Exporter" is a new tool that was unveiled at the NAB Show that's designed to help cut stations' technology cost in converting to HD Radio. The technology is a joint effort of NAB, iBiquity Digital and HD Radio manufacturers BE, Continental, Harris and Nautel. "NAB is playing a critical role in the creation of new technologies to benefit our members and promote the future of broadcasting," said NAB President-CEO David Rehr. Radio Ink
(4/14)
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- Osgood receives NAB Distinguished Service Award
Charles Osgood, longtime broadcaster and anchor of the CBS News program "Sunday Morning" and the CBS Radio Network show "The Osgood File," received the NAB's Distinguished Service Award, at an event at the NAB Show in Las Vegas. NAB President-CEO David K. Rehr said: "Charles Osgood has received some of the highest praise in broadcast journalism for his engaging wit and imaginative commentaries. We are honored to recognize him for the significant contributions he has made to the broadcasting industry." TVWeek.com
(4/13)
, MediaBistro.com/TVNewser
(4/14)
- Bob Barker honored by broadcasters
Bob Barker, longtime host of "The Price Is Right," was inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame, at a luncheon at the NAB Show. At the end of the luncheon, Barker hosted a 15-minute version of the popular game show, with 10 lucky audience members serving as contestants. TVTechnology.com
(4/17)
- B&C honors technology leaders at NAB Show
B&C presented its 11th Annual Technology Leadership Awards at a well-attended event at the NAB Show in Las Vegas. ION Media chairman and CEO Brandon Burgess, who also helped to found the Open Mobile Video Coalition, was among those honored. Broadcasting & Cable
(4/15)
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