DTV transition lacks public service obligations
A coalition of citizen groups claim that the FCC has failed to define broadcasters’ obligations during the transition to DTV....
As Internet takes hold, broadcast news loses 1 million viewers each year
The online sites of local commercial television stations grew at a slower pace than the “brand name” media sites....
IBM to administer DTV converter program
Big Blue has been awarded a $120 million contract to administer the digital-to-analog converter coupon program....
Microsoft disputes FCC’s rejection of devices slated to use white spaces
The computer giant admitted its first prototype was defective, but claimed that another model had worked successfully ...
BMI, ASCAP launch cue sheet technology for broadcasters
A cue sheet lists data on all the music performed in a particular media program....
DIRECTV to offer broadband over power lines
Subscribers can access the Internet by plugging a special modem into any power outlet in their home....
Fox station Web sites to be centrally managed
The Web sites of 160 affiliates will soon be managed by Fox Interactive Media. ...
HBO orders Grass Valley HD gear for new initiative
The company will upgrade its Hauppauge, NY, facility with a new signal distribution infrastructure. ...
Los Angeles councilman calls for helicopter safety task force
The motion by Dennis P. Zine would address public safety concerns regarding the interaction of news and law enforcement helicopters....
IBC2007 digital cinema day to look at 3-D moviemaking
As part of the digital cinema theme day Sept. 10, panelists will also examine the impact HD home viewing is having on movie attendance and the proliferation of D- cinema screens worldwide....
Reports says 3-D screenings outperform 2-D counterparts
The Screen Digest report also finds, however, that the 3-D cinema market does not yet justify a major studio release. ...
Greater broadcaster presence expected at IBC2007
If last year’s event is any indication of the demographic makeup of this year’s convention, attendees are most likely to meet a European in the broadcast industry who works for a company with more than 250 employees. ...
Irdeto acquires French software firm
The content security expert has purchased Paris-based IDway, which provides open software solutions for DTV consumer devices....
VTM selects Ross Video Vision production switchers
Belgian commercial channel VTM is acquiring two Vision 4 MD-X switchers for use in live productions....
Media ownership wars continue at FCC
Democrat FCC members suggest the Republican chairman may have doctored research to favor his pro-consolidation argument....
