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NAB: READI Act, NextGen TV Can Boost Alerting Capabilities

By Michael Balderston Published 27 February 20

Gordon Smith says new innovations will only grow broadcasters’ ability as viewers’ first source of info

Events

NAB's Smith: 3.0 is Crucial to Local Broadcast

By posted by Deborah D. McAdams Published 15 November 16

Local news is crucial to democracy, ATSC 3.0 is crucial to local broadcasting, media ownership rules are an anachronism and let's get this spectrum auction over with already.

Broadcast

Q&A: NAB’s Gordon Smith

By Deborah D McAdams Published 4 May 16

Sen. Smith obliged TV Technology with regard to questions about the NAB Show, his views on technology and policy, and the role of broadcasting in the culture and democracy.

Events

New Bill Would Narrow STELAR’s Reach

By Michael Balderston Published 18 November 19

Calls on DirecTV to provide signals for local stations to 12 markets within 120 days.

Legislation

Gordon Smith Sees No Justification for Renewing STELAR

By Michael Balderston Published 4 June 19

NAB CEO and president testified before Congress during STELAR Review hearing.

Regulatory & Legal

ATSC 3.0 energized the idea of TV receiver chips in mobile devices at NAB 2019 and beyond

By Josh Gordon Published 22 May 19

The NAB opening keynote speach from NAB CEO Senator Gordon Smith elevated the idea of mobile broadcast chips in phones from a broadcaster’s wish to a national conversation.

Standards

NAB’s Smith Blasts DirecTV's ‘Scare Tactics’ on STELAR Renewal

By Michael Balderston Published 13 September 19

Smith calls recent ads “disingenuous at best, and deceptive at worst.”

Events