NAB SmartBriefDesigned specifically for radio and television broadcasters, NAB SmartBrief is a FREE, daily e-mail newsletter. By providing a summary of the most important news that affects the broadcasting industry NAB SmartBrief saves you time and keeps you smart.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/nab/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/nab?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifNAB SmartBriefhttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/nab?sb_code=rssen-us18 Jun 2013 13:27:25 CDTUniversal service should apply to broadband, FCC nominee sayshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3D1CC285A6-4DF2-4A29-905A-50069773F285%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3D1CC285A6-4DF2-4A29-905A-50069773F285%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssCompetition is key for advancing new technology, but it must be balanced by universal service and other community values, Tom -More- ]]>18 Jun 2013 13:27:25 CDTTop StoryGroups want lawmakers to press Wheeler on his indecency viewshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3DCC30D9CA-9231-4FEF-8795-D8DAE5372212%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3DCC30D9CA-9231-4FEF-8795-D8DAE5372212%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>18 Jun 2013 13:27:25 CDTTop StoryGannett pledges continued competition between overlapping stationshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3DAB35845E-EB43-4877-95ED-8B112A9A5A49%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3DAB35845E-EB43-4877-95ED-8B112A9A5A49%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssGannett Broadcasting President Dave Lougee says his company's merger with Belo will have no effect on the competitive nature  -More- ]]>18 Jun 2013 13:27:25 CDTBusiness & Industry ReportSinclair may bid on spectrum, will buy Dielectrichttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3D2498EE3B-418A-4160-8B7B-8DFAC2212DBC%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3D2498EE3B-418A-4160-8B7B-8DFAC2212DBC%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssSinclair would consider bidding on reclaimed broadcast spectrum to be used for wireless services if the Federal Communication -More- ]]>18 Jun 2013 13:27:25 CDTBusiness & Industry ReportTribune's broadcast unit posts 10% increase in operating profithttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3D62308D48-DAC4-4C44-88AB-BDCEED55AF8D%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3D62308D48-DAC4-4C44-88AB-BDCEED55AF8D%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssTribune Co.'s broadcasting unit provided good news for the company as it emerged from bankruptcy for the year ending Dec.  -More- ]]>18 Jun 2013 13:27:25 CDTBusiness & Industry ReportCan the AM band survive in the digital era?http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3D225DDD86-3D8D-40AB-AC1A-8C35FA12703F%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3D225DDD86-3D8D-40AB-AC1A-8C35FA12703F%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe AM band's main hope for a future lies in proposals for the Federal Communications Commission to allow AM stations to take -More- ]]>18 Jun 2013 13:27:25 CDTTechnologyMuscular dystrophy telethon will get first exclusive airing on ABChttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3D6E9D346A-ECAA-4AAB-8B23-CB10832249CE%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3D6E9D346A-ECAA-4AAB-8B23-CB10832249CE%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe long-running "MDA Show of Strength Telethon," which benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association, will air from 9 to 11 p. -More- ]]>18 Jun 2013 13:27:25 CDTBroadcast ProgrammingPew study: Opponents were largely overlooked in same-sex marriage debatehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3D544E622D-8256-4985-9C0A-3CAE08EE904C%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3D544E622D-8256-4985-9C0A-3CAE08EE904C%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>18 Jun 2013 13:27:25 CDTBroadcast ProgrammingWhy DISH, SoftBank are fighting over money-losing Clearwirehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3DFE7D3B16-4243-4945-BFC3-ACF2ABB251F2%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3DFE7D3B16-4243-4945-BFC3-ACF2ABB251F2%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssClearwire, despite once being nearly bankrupt, has become the "crown jewel" of the wireless industry because of its valuable  -More- ]]>18 Jun 2013 13:27:25 CDTRelated Industry NewsGame 2 of Stanley Cup Final draws biggest NHL audience ever for NBC Sports Networkhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3D90E9C0AA-2DE9-4AE6-884E-83AB6E8D9675%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3D90E9C0AA-2DE9-4AE6-884E-83AB6E8D9675%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>18 Jun 2013 13:27:25 CDTRelated Industry NewsClear Channel taps Nathan Daschle for top political ad sales posthttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3DD14BEFEF-E725-44F5-8609-C3A789E00736%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3DD14BEFEF-E725-44F5-8609-C3A789E00736%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssFormer Democratic operative Nathan Daschle has been named Clear Channel's executive vice president for political strategy.  -More- ]]>18 Jun 2013 13:27:25 CDTPeople & PersonalitiesAtlanta radio hosts lose jobs after making fun of former NFL player with ALShttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3D1454328D-F460-4F56-BC05-4E725C7642F4%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3D1454328D-F460-4F56-BC05-4E725C7642F4%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>18 Jun 2013 13:27:25 CDTPeople & PersonalitiesMike Addams, morning radio host at Boston's WMJX, to retirehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3DE286F100-1128-47ED-832A-DD4CCB03ADD0%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3DE286F100-1128-47ED-832A-DD4CCB03ADD0%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- 

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]]>18 Jun 2013 13:27:25 CDTPeople & PersonalitiesIdeas for Growth -- 2013 NAB Small Market Television Exchangehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3D57A50978-72C0-4031-BAEE-AEE0D5D71672%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3D57A50978-72C0-4031-BAEE-AEE0D5D71672%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssNAB's Small Market Television Exchange, held Sept.  -More- ]]>18 Jun 2013 13:27:25 CDTNAB NewsNAB's Satellite Uplink Operators Training Course is for youhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3D19B0B526-FDAA-4E53-B39E-7AEF7DF5EB44%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3D19B0B526-FDAA-4E53-B39E-7AEF7DF5EB44%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssSatellite uplink operators, engineers and technical managers will benefit from NAB's Satellite Uplink Operators Training Cour -More- ]]>18 Jun 2013 13:27:25 CDTNAB NewsWe take our bearings, daily, from others. To be sane is, to a great extent, to be sociable.http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3D02E289D6-1DB6-4F4C-8D1D-0CA88F6AB8CB%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D55A96BC8-E5D3-4518-A478-5B82B41E041E%26copyid%3D02E289D6-1DB6-4F4C-8D1D-0CA88F6AB8CB%26brief%3Dnab%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3DrssJohn Updike, American writer -More- ]]>18 Jun 2013 13:27:25 CDTSmartQuote