Texas broadcasters will fill 13 open seats on the TAB Board of Directors during the Annual Convention and Trade Show, Aug. 19-20 in Austin.

 

 

  

 

 

Revenue-building strategies take the spotlight at TAB’s Annual Convention and Trade Show, Aug. 19-20 in Austin as broadcasters eye the beginning of the end of the economic doldrums.

 

The radio industry has garnered 233 co-sponsors for a non-binding resolution opposing legislation wanted by the record labels that would force stations to pay fees for the music they air.

 

 

 

 

 

Increase your firm’s visibility by purchasing an advertising package for the 2009 Convention & Trade Show.

 

Newsrooms did not waste any time using the new Texas Free Flow of Information Act, a reporter shield law that gives journalists limited protections from subpoenas.

 

 

 

 

 

When Texas enacted a reporter’s privilege last month, newsrooms got a new tool to protect the newsgathering process.

 

The FCC’s DTV help-line received 32,692 calls from Texas households June 12-16, though many callers could not identify their DMA.

 

 

 

 

 

Airs: June 15 – Sept. 20

 

As traditional broadcast revenue models erode, the importance of separating myth from fact when it comes to interactive advertising has never been more important.

 

 

 

 

 

The Texas Broadcast Education Foundation has awarded eight scholarships for the 2009-10 school year.

  

TAB filed joint comments with the FCC opposing the almost 10% increase in Fiscal Year 2009 annual regulatory fees.