MPEG LA Introduces Patent Pool License for VVC Compression
The pool is designed to help speed and support the adoption of the Versatile Video Coding (VVC) compression standard with reasonable license terms, the group said
Nielsen, MRC Push Back on VAB’s Lost TV Advertising Estimates
“We stand by our prior statements that the magnitude of the issue was very small for the majority of telecasts,” Nielsen said
Sohn Nomination to Get Commerce Committee Vote
Gigi Sohn (image credit C-SPAN) With the asterisked caveat that the items are “subject to change,” a vote on the nomination of Gigi Sohn to the open Democratic seat on the FCC has been slotted. The Senate Commerce Committee has scheduled an executive session for Wednesday, February 2, and among Sohn is among a 14 […]
Bitcentral Expands Streaming Offering With Acquisition of Powr.tv
Bitcentral will integrate Powr.tv’s video publishing platform with its FUEL product
Snapchat Adds More Content with Disney, ViacomCBS and NBCU Deals
The deals will expand the number of shows on channels offering short-form videos in Snapchat’s Discover area
FAQ Responses Regarding RMLC/GMR Conditional Settlement
In response to industry inquiries, we received the following from Radio Music Licensing Committee (RMLC) and Global Music Rights (GMR) about their conditional settlement. Each radio broadcaster needs to make a personal decision on this matter by January 31, 2022. SUBMISSION TO GMR REQUIRED BY JANUARY 31, 2022 TO PARTICIPATE Q: How were rates determined, and why […]
The Clock is Ticking Towards the Super Bowl: 2022 Update on Super Bowl Advertising and Promotions
There was record viewership for the last-second victories in each of the 2022 NFC and AFC Divisional Round games. Thus, the interest in this year’s Super Bowl game may be unprecedented and advertisers may want to take advantage. For the last six years, I have posted guidelines about engaging in or accepting advertising or promotions […]
January 2022 Legislative Update
STATE The 2022 Kansas Legislative Session got off to start with a focus on redistricting, an economic incentive bill, relaxation of worker qualifications for understaffed hospitals and long-term care facilities, and the Governor’s bill to create a 0% state rate for sales and use taxes for sales of food. Of note is introduction of SB386, […]
Channel Change Stirs Discord in Arizona
The Federal Communications Commission is flexing its regulatory muscle to help resolve an impasse between two radio licensees — as the two argue over channel changes, reimbursement details and whether an escrow account should be required to ensure proper payment. The situation began when Entravision Holdings LLC filed an application proposing to upgrade one of […]
NATE Issues New Climber/Rescuer Training Standard
A new climber rescue training standard has been issued by NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association. The new document, known as the Climber/Rescuer Training Standard (CRTS), is designed to assist in standardizing fall-protection and rescue training for climbers in the tower and communications infrastructure industry. Guidelines in the newest version of the NATE CRTS include […]