FCC Sets Forth Rules for Incentive Auction

Brought to you by: TV Technology Magazine serving the Broadcast, Production, Broadband, Satellite and Mobile Markets Today's Top Stories - 06.03.14 Deborah McAdams - Executive Editor   Quote of the Day: "I think that maybe if women and children were in charge we would get somewhere." ~ James Thurber On this Day: In 1983, "War Games" is released, making the public aware of hacking. FCC Sets Forth Rules for Incentive Auction On June 2 the FCC issued its long-awaited Report and Order addressing the congressionally-mandated incentive auction and repacking of television broadcast spectrum. However, the massive 482-page document contains relatively little new information. Hollywood Asks for Drone Exemptions The Motion Picture Association of America is leading a campaign to ask the Federal Administration Association to exempt the agency's ban on commercial drone use, effectively allowing the television and film industry to use unmanned aircraft systems legally for the first time. News & Technology RESEARCH: Sony Pictures Signs with Rentrack for TV Data PSAs PEOPLE: Wheatstone Appoints John Terrey as Sales Engineer, TV Audio UPGRADES: Grass Valley Announces EDIUS 7.3 CENTRALCASTING: WTVI Joins CentralCast, Adopts Myers ProTrack eBOOK: Guide to Broadcast Management Solutions Industry Roundup High-Def Hockey: A Hard-Rubber Star Is Born (WSJ) WatchESPN Streams To Chromecast (Connect 2 Media & Entertainment) NATE Highlight Safety Week (Radio World) Stations Sharing Content Less (Broadcasting & Cable) A better CMOS image sensor for ultra-high-definition TV (spie.org) TV Technology White Papers "Achieving Maximum Accuracy in Video Quality Measurement," from Video Clarity is a white paper focused on helping content originators and distributors understand a method to ensure that viewers get the best quality of experience, advertisers are satisfied, and regulations are met. "Understanding the ROI of Media Asset Management Systems," from Avid explores how much time and money a MAM system can save a business. "Selecting Next-Generation Video Servers," from Rohde and Schwarz examines the rapid pace of technology development and the incorporation of information technology into broadcast and the broadcast operating environment. "Hybrid Software as a Service," from Signiant discusses how businesses of all sizes are capitalizing on new modes of computing and software delivery—including software as a service and hybrid SaaS—that let them achieve a new level of results with less technology investment. "Beyond CALM," from Linear Acoustic offers a comprehensive, beginning-to-end approach to measuring and controlling loudness. "Efficiency is the Key Factor When Choosing a High-Power Broadcast Transmitter," from Rohde and Schwarz discusses the pros and cons of energy-conserving transmitter technologies.   ©2014 NewBay Media, LLC

Manage Your Email Preferences/Unsubscribe Change Your Email Address To report abuse, click here. You have received this message because you previously gave your email address to NewBay Media LLC. © 2014 NewBay Media LLC, 28 East 28th Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10016 | 212.378.0400