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Broadcasting & Cable Today: The Business of Television



Friday, May 9, 2008

TODAY'SNEWS

ABC Inks McPherson to Multiyear Deal
By Ben Grossman
ABC announced Thursday that network entertainment president Steve McPherson signed a new multiyear deal to remain in his current role.

FCC Details Wilmington DTV Test
By John Eggerton
Broadcasters and FCC commissioners outlined the planned Wilmington, N.C., digital-TV market test Thursday.

ATSC Celebrates 25 Years
By Glen Dickson
Top engineers and technology executives from the broadcast, consumer-electronics and cable industries gathered in Washington, D.C., Thursday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Advanced Television Systems Committee, the standards organization that created and implemented the U.S. digital-television standard.

Orlando Stations to Test Analog Switch-Off
By Glen Dickson
A group of 11 stations in the Orlando, Fla., market will simulate the Feb. 17, 2009, analog turnoff at various points this summer.
Ben Grossman's Left Coast Bias
News, analysis and the Hollywood perspective from B&C Los Angeles Bureau Chief Ben Grossman.

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Baker: NTIA Can Allow Reapplication for Coupons
By John Eggerton
The NTIA has the authority to allow consumers to reapply for DTV-to-analog converter-box coupons.

Dish Ready to Supply Boxes in Wilmington, N.C.
By John Eggerton
Dish Network will have its new DTV-to-analog converter boxes available in the Wilmington, N.C., market in time for the planned Sept. 8 date for pulling the plug on analog by the network affiliates there.

ABC News Continues Operations Restructuring
By Marisa Guthrie
ABC News' ongoing operations restructuring continued, as the network announced three new executive positions Thursday.

UPFRONT & CENTER: MTVN Pitches 'Ultimate ROI'
By Anne Becker
At a typically star-studded presentation, MTV Networks pitched advertisers that it could offer "Ultimate ROI," or return on innovation.

Conyers Bill Would Codify Network Neutrality
By John Eggerton
Senate Judiciary Committee chairman John Conyers (D-Mich.) introduced a bill that would codify network neutrality in antitrust law.

Appeals Court Delays Hearing Tribune’s Waiver Challenge
By John Eggerton
An Appeals Court put off hearing Tribune's challenge of the FCC's decision to grant it waivers to complete the deal to sell the company to investor Sam Zell and Tribune employees.

FROMB&CMAGAZINE

Charleston, S.C.: High Times in Low Country
By Michael Malone
The greatest thing about Charleston, S.C., say station managers in the No. 100 DMA, is, well, Charleston. History, the ocean, golf, elite restaurants (“low-country” cuisine features soul-food and Cajun influences) and charming vibe make for a winsome place to live and work. “Charleston has a way of seducing you,” says WCSC VP/General Manager Rita Littles Scott.
From the 05/05/2008 issue of Broadcasting & Cable




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