TAB Board nominations due July 22
 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.
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Revenue-building, regulatory counsel, new technology take center stage at TAB/SBE 2009
Robert Earl Keen is special guest at Opening Festivities
 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.
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Performance Tax opposition swells
 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.
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Ad packages available for TAB/SBE 2009
 Increase your firm’s visibility by purchasing an advertising package for the 2009 Convention & Trade Show.
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New Free Flow of Information Act already getting a workout
 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.
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How it functions: the new reporter shield law
 When Texas enacted a reporter’s privilege last month, newsrooms got a new tool to protect the newsgathering process.
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Analog shut-off goes smoothly for all but high VHF stations
 The FCC’s DTV help-line received 32,692 calls from Texas households June 12-16, though many callers could not identify their DMA.
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Motorcycle Safety NCSA begins
Airs: June 15 – Sept. 20
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Bill Caudill teaches "Web Sales Strategies" at LBS.com
 As traditional broadcast revenue models erode, the importance of separating myth from fact when it comes to interactive advertising has never been more important.
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TBEF announces 2009-10 scholarship recipients
 The Texas Broadcast Education Foundation has awarded eight scholarships for the 2009-10 school year.
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TAB to FCC: 10% fee hike unwarranted
 TAB filed joint comments with the FCC opposing the almost 10% increase in Fiscal Year 2009 annual regulatory fees.
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