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May 19, 2010

07:00
House Dems to try again on COMPETES
House Democrats on Wednesday will take a second stab at a science and technology research funding bill. read more

May 18, 2010

20:01
Broadcasters Oppose Retransmission Reform
The National Association of Broadcasters, along with the affiliate associations for ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, called on the Federal Communications Commission to deny a cable- and satellite-backed petition that they believe would give pay television providers increased leverage during retransmission consent negotiations. read more
20:00
Free Press, Consumers Union, PTC Ask FCC to Help Resolve Retrans Disputes
Put Free Press, Consumers Union and the Parents Television Council in the "retransmission consent is broken" category, one which also includes cable operators pushing for reform. read more
19:56
Wall Street Loves Cable ... Still
Despite the looming specter of regulatory pricing scrutiny, a panel of top cable analysts remain bullish on the industry, pointing to its superior infrastructure and broadband leadership, but warning that potential weak spots remain in customer service and shrinking consumer wallets. read more
19:55
Making Privacy Personal
How do you get people to care about privacy? read more
19:53
Study: Even Moderate Privacy Regulation Reduces Ad Effectiveness
A new study by two marketing professors concludes that banner ads are less effective in Europe, where online privacy laws restrict ad targeting, than in other parts of the world. read more
19:51
Genachowski Answers Wireless Communications Services Letters
Earlier this year, Members of Congress wrote Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski to warn him about how mishandling an FCC proceeding on Wireless Communications Services (WCS) could cause harmful interference to nearly 35 million listeners to satellite radio. read more
19:50
FCC Waivers and Funding Could Fuel Nationwide Public Safety Network
The Federal Communications Commission took a significant step toward building a nationwide public safety network last week by clearing the way for 21 cities, counties and states to begin building their own fourth-generation wireless networks. read more
19:47
FCC Seeks Comment on Public Safety Broadband Networks
In this Public Notice, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau seeks further comment on interoperability, out-of-band emissions, and equipment certification surrounding public safety broadband network interoperability which will serve the basis for final rules for the public safety broadband network. read more
19:12
Genachowski, Kohl and Hatch Exchange Letters on Broadband Competition, Spectrum
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19:08
Louisiana politician lawsuit against Internet commenters
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19:05
Professional social networking booming
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18:57
Facebook, mobile carriers offer free access to site
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14:59
Coming To Terms With Title II
Round two in the Title II fight. read more
14:58
FCC adviser Sherrese Smith discusses media, consumer protection
A Q&A with Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski's legal advisor, Sherrese Smith. read more
14:56
Broadcasters, Cable fear FCC meddling could remake TV news business
The Federal Communications Commission has professed an interest in salvaging the news business, or growing a new variant. But concerned broadcast and cable operators keep asking the same question: Could the combination of the economic downturn and systemic changes be misinterpreted or leveraged into government intervention in their business -- or be a thumb on the scale of their noncommercial competition? read more
14:51
The Changing Face of Network Television News
Women and members of ethnic minorities have made huge strides in network television news over the past 20 years. read more
14:50
Report Examines Alcohol Industry's Online Marketing Efforts
A new report released Tuesday claims alcohol beverage companies are using new technologies such as social media, mobile phone applications and online videos to target youth. read more
14:49
Will Growing Crop of TV Apps Engage Viewers, Advertisers?
For popular TV series, there's definitely an app for that. read more
14:44
Census Bureau hopes much of 2020 count will take place online
How will Americans use the Internet in 2020? Will we all use cellphones? Will we still have snail mail? Experts at the U.S. Census Bureau are asking those questions in preparation for the 2020 count, even as temporary workers are knocking on doors to complete the 2010 Census. read more