Tribune Company seeks bankruptcy protection
The company has cut its staff and products in an attempt to stay ahead of debt payments...
Tough times ahead for broadcasters as Obama gears up
Among other things, the president-elect last week called for major advancements in Internet connectivity through his public works program...
House investigation finds FCC abused power
A new report found that the chairman suppressed information and manipulated data to serve his agenda...
Cable operators ask appeals court to eliminate FCC cap
Operators have asked the court to reverse an FCC decision that reimposes a 30 percent national cap on the percentage of subscribers operators may reach...
JVC ends VCR production after 32 years
JVC introduced the VHS format in 1976...
FCC’s Martin wins consumer group’s ‘Porker Pick’
Citizens Against Government Waste suggested that the chairman spent too much money to promote the DTV transition at a NASCAR event...
ORF selects NTT Electronics HV9100 for HD sports coverage
In June 2008, ORF broadcast the UEFA European Football Championships in HD using the NTT Electronics HV9100 encoder/decoder...
TV One, Action Distribution sign distribution agreement
ADL has more than 40 years experience in the system integration market...
IBC seeks conference manager
Responsibilities include working with the Conference Committee to develop and produce the annual IBC conference program...
IBC commits to Amsterdam for foreseeable future
Organizers of the international conference and convention said Oct. 15 that the show will return to the RAI Center, but that Barcelona, Spain, remains a contender for the future...
Broadcast Engineering Excellence Awards deadline extended
The Excellence Awards contest recognizes innovation, high-quality design and construction in telco, cable, broadcast and production facilities. Nominate your facility today....
SMPTE to honor tech innovators
More than a dozen entertainment technology innovators will receive recognition at the group’s annual gathering...
NAB board supports Rockefeller-Caps legislation
The legislation provides for a voluntary extension of analog broadcasting beyond Feb. 17, only to provide additional time for DTV education...
Hawaii to turn off analog early
The endangered petrel’s breeding season begins in mid-February...
Bush signs anti-piracy bill
The act will bring in a cabinet member dedicated to improving copyright protection and also increase punishments...
