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Published in partnership with: Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing
BET founder unveils a pair of paid YouTube channels
5/20/2013
- Washington Post, The
Robert L. Johnson, the founder of Black Entertainment Television, is now focusing on the Internet, where his RLJ Entertainment has launched a pair of premium YouTube channels. OnCue, which costs $1.99… Read More
Broadcast TV and radio industry news
NAB SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: National Association of Broadcasters
Broadcasters must adapt as TV audience changes
5/20/2013
- Broadcast Engineering
The rapidly changing culture of TV -- with fewer broadcast events that generate a big audience -- demands fundamental change in the industry, writes Ned Soseman. "The American TV culture is changing, … Read More
Satellite broadcasting industry news
SBCA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: Satellite Broadcasting & Communications Association
Vermont dumps proposed satellite tax as part of broader deal
5/13/2013
- Burlington Free Press (Vt.) (tiered subscription model), The
Vermont lawmakers have decided against enacting any new taxes -- including a planned levy on satellite television service -- as part of a budget agreement with Gov. Peter Shumlin. Read More
Telecommunications news
USTelecom dailyLead®
Published in partnership with: United States Telecom Association
As Genachowski exits, FCC tosses out more than 100 telecom regulations
5/20/2013
- Hill, The
The Federal Communications Commission on Friday got rid of 126 telecom regulations on Chairman Julius Genachowski's final day as head of the commission. "We're talking about millions of dollars in sav… Read More
News about the smart-grid industry
SmartGrid SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: Utilities Telecom Council
Obama proposes to designate linemen as first responders
5/13/2013
- Smart Grid News
- CNN
President Barack Obama has again proposed giving utility linemen the status as first responders in power emergencies in response to the damage after Hurricane Sandy and other big storms. Tom Kuhn, pre… Read More
Cable industry advertising news
NCC Media SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: NCC Media
Unscripted "Pastors of L.A." series will air this fall on Oxygen
5/14/2013
- Hollywood Reporter (free content), The
Oxygen is the latest cable network to get religion, via an unscripted series about six pastors of Los Angeles-area mega-churches. "Pastors of L.A.," which will debut this fall, is being developed by e… Read More
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