* NCC punishes five cable TV operators Nov 19, 2009
The act stipulates that government and political parties, as well as foundations established with their endowments, and those commissioned by them, may not directly or indirectly invest in cable radio and/or television systems. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Musicians Ask FCC to Probe Radio Boycott Sep 22, 2009
That year, the Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act was passed, awarding artists royalties for songs played on satellite and cable radio. Next came the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, which expanded royalties to Internet radio. (Law.com)
Idaho schools field questions about Obamas speech Sep 5, 2009
INDEPENDENT-ENTERPRISE. NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
WCTV produces cable radio programs Jul 30, 2009
R Squared: Ryan Radio with Meghan Ryan is one of several cable radio programs broadcast from WCTV. ... Many people are unaware that WCTV has cable radio facilities and several hosts who produce radio programming ... During some of those times, our local cable radio programs are broadcast. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
* NCC wants more Taiwanese shows on TV Jul 13, 2009
Ho said that the commission originally planned to include a similar protection clause in an amendment to the Satellite Broadcasting Act (Psqk) and Cable Radio and Television Act (usqk), but decided not to after considering the impact the requirement would have on television stations during the economic downturn. Ho also said that the public has to pay to view cable or satellite channels, which are meant to provide diversified content, so the Cable Radio and Television Act... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
US musicians demand radio royalties Jul 3, 2009
Artists and their record labels are calling on members of Congress to bring the US into line with the rest of the world - and with satellite, internet and cable radio stations - by passing the Performance Rights Act. They say it is a question of fair play for air play. (BBC News -- Americas)
Wilmington's WCV Cable Radio will launch on July 13 Jul 1, 2009
Wilmington's WCTV Cable Radio will once again launch on Monday, July 13. I am pleased to announce that, after an extended hiatus to facilitate the move to and construction of our new facility, WCTV Cable Radio will once again launch on Monday, July 13 ... The WCTV Audio Lab Studio is all wired and interconnected, and is ready to serve as the home base for the WCTV Cable Radio service. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Does Gov. Sanford Deserve A Second Chance? Jun 30, 2009
Does Gov. Sanford Deserve A Second Chance. Does Gov. Sanford Deserve A Second Chance. (Human Events Online)
House is opposed to new radio performer fees Jun 4, 2009
In the late 1990s, the recording industry won the right to collect royalties for performers when songs are played on satellite, Internet and cable radio. If the music industry succeeds in requiring new fees for traditional radio airplay, performance artists could be sharing hundreds of millions a year. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Singin’ the no-pay blues May 7, 2009
In the late 1990s, they won the right to collect royalties for performers when songs are played on satellite, Internet and cable radio. A body called SoundExchange collected 151 million for performers from those formats in 2008. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Royalty ruling looms for radio stations, musicians May 4, 2009
A royalty is paid to both songwriters and performers, however, when their recordings are played on Internet, satellite, and cable radio stations. To further thicken the already convoluted plot, other countries refuse to pay American artists performance royalties under their own laws because of the lack of reciprocity. (Boston Globe)
