Broadcast News Roundup 1/09/08

Posted on: January 9, 2008

Golden Globes gala latest strike casualty
Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards ceremony will be presented as an hour-long press conference because of threats of picketing by striking writers and the likelihood that many honorees and presenters would skip the event. But NBC, which will have exclusive electronic rights to the Globes, reportedly may air related programming, featuring interviews with stars and after-party clips. The New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter

TiVo users will be able to watch Web video on their TVs
Starting in March, TiVo subscribers will have the option of viewing Web videos on their TV sets. The new feature, which was announced at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, is part of the DVR service’s efforts to become more multiplatform, according to this article. MSNBC/Associated Press

NABNAB unveils revamped logo, tagline
As part of its first rebranding in more then two decades, NAB has unveiled a modern-looking logo and new tagline meant to convey its emphasis on advocacy and technology. NAB President-CEO David Rehr said, “The modernized NAB logo embodies our reinvigorated sense of advocacy on behalf of America’s broadcasters on Capitol Hill, at the Federal Communications Commission and other agencies, and before the general public.” Broadcasting & Cable, TVWeek.com

HD radio to be available in all 2009 Ford models
Starting with the 2009 model year, Ford Motor Co. will be the first U.S. automaker to offer factory-installed HD Radio as a standard or optional feature in all of its models. Radio Online

IBiquity unveils HD Radio tagging at CES
HD Radio developer iBiquity Digital is showcasing the first generation of iTunes Tagging-capable HD Radio receivers from Polk Audio, JBL, Alpine, JVC and Sony, and other advanced services for HD Radio, at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Radio Ink

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