Broadcasting & Cable - November 9, 2009

With the FCC eyeing some of the industry’s prime spectrum, and free TV in an uphill battle in a down economy, new NAB president Gordon Smith needs to unite broadcasters. In an exclusive interview with B&C’s John Eggerton, Smith talks spectrum, legislation, ownership, politics and the challenge of keeping broadcasters tuned to the same channel.

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• Deals
• Deals

• Market Eye
• Arizona Arrivals

• News
• Fast Track
• ABC Affils Weigh In on News Shakeup
• Tartikoff Awards Announced
• Left Coast Bias
• Don't Believe the Hype
• Station to Station
• War Vets Sky-High on WXII Program

• Opinion
• Editorial
• Owning Up

• People
• Fifth Estater
• Busch Looks Like Broadcasting's Next Star

• Special Report
• Scripps' Graphics Overhaul
• Technology
• Scripps Taps Chyron For Graphics Overhaul

• Syndication
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