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U.S. Judge Rules Google Illegally Monopolized Ad Technologies
By George Winslow published
NAB applauds decision as example of how Google’s market dominance has hurt broadcasters

IBCAP Launches Automated VOD Monitoring and Takedown System
By George Winslow published
The anti-piracy tool for set-top boxes and IPTV services complements the group's existing automated system for linear channels

Trump Administration to Ask Congress for $1.1 Billion in Funding Cuts to CPB
By George Winslow published
It is considering a rescission package that would ask Congress to claw back previously approved spending for public media

Abolishing Ownership Rules Tops NAB’s Long List of FCC Rules to Delete
By George Winslow published
Sunsetting ATSC 1.0, reducing paperwork, cutting rules relating to children’s programing, EEO and other areas, and updating EAS are among the many NAB proposals

Sinclair Urges FCC to Abolish Station Ownership Rules, Sunset ATSC 1.0
By George Winslow published
The agency must address the “toxic combination of a rapidly changing competitive environment” and “ossified regulatory burdens” facing broadcasters

FCC Seeks Public Comments on NAB's NextGen TV Proposals
By George Winslow published
The agency is asking for comments on a NAB proposal that the FCC approve a transition to ATSC 3.0 broadcasts in the top 55 markets in 2028

Echostar Urges FCC to Reduce Blackouts with Major Rule Changes
By George Winslow published
Dish's owner wants the FCC to allow it to import stations to replace affiliates during blackouts over retransmission rights

Standards: The Next Generation
By David Davies published
Standards While the rollout of SMPTE ST 2110 has dominated technical standards discussion, there are plenty of new developments in the pipeline
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