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Today's Headlines June 9, 2010 |
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A Federal Trade Commission "discussion draft" in its project on the "reinvention of journalism" includes a proposed tax on broadcast spectrum as a tradeoff for an end to the public-interest obligation, as well as a 2 percent sales tax on broadcast advertising. The revenue would pay for various proposals to support journalism, largely the newspaper industry. The FTC emphasizes, however, that the draft doesn't represent its conclusions or recommendations, but "is solely for the purposes of discussion." |
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The Government Accountability Office has produced a preliminary report on the potential effects of the Performance Rights Act on the recording and radio industries, citing "broadcast-industry stakeholders" who say stations may "make adjustments, such as reducing staff levels, switching to a non-music format, and ceasing operations" if a performance royalty is imposed. Flat-rate royalties would add up to about $18.7 million, says the GAO, but the amount to be paid by stations that don't qualify for flat rates can't be determined. |
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ICBC Broadcast Holdings President/COO Charles Warfield, who also chairs the NAB Radio Board, will receive the National Radio Award at the Radio Show Luncheon on October. The joint NAB-RAB Radio Show is set for September 29-October 1 in Washington, DC. |
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Salem Communications CEO Edward Atsinger signs a new employment agreement that runs through mid-2013, according to an SEC filing. |
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The Spanish Broadcasting System board elects marketing veteran MGSCOMM co-Chairman/CEO Manuel Machado as its newest member. He joins SBS's Audit and Compensation Committees. |
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United Airlines is now offering up to 21 playlists programmed by Microsoft's Zune. The Zune programming replaces the Sirius XM lineup United has been offering since 2006. |
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June 21: Focus on independent broadcasters, with Curtis Media Group chief Don Curtis and top CMG execs.
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