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The NAB streams both ways: Radio wants cheaper copyright fees; TV wants protection. (Top of the...

By Albiniak, Paige
Publication: Broadcasting & Cable
Date: Monday, April 8 2002

The NAB's radio and television boards have determined a position on Internet streaming that sends radio broadcasters in one direction and television broadcasters in another.

The full board of directors last week held two conference calls to determine bow NAB should approach Internet streaming on Capitol Hill. It ultimately concluded that the organization should push Congress to legislate a more workable economic model for radio streaming, while being dear that TV stations don't want their signals anywhere near the Internet, and the board wants to make sure no door is op

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