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In the November 6, 2009 Issue:

Copps sets stage of media ownership review
Broadcasters slash expenses no matter the cost
BBC Academy completes relocation
Closer look at broadband initiatives program reveals opportunity for broadcasters
New Raycom Media NBC affiliate adds Snell Kahuna
Avid, ABC News team to train promising student broadcast journalists

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Copps sets stage of media ownership review

Speaking to a group of scholars gathered in Washington, D.C., Nov. 2, FCC commissioner Michael Copps said existing media ownership rules have not served the public interest in terms of broadcast localism, ownership diversity and competition.

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Broadcasters slash expenses no matter the cost

Okay, it’s an over-the-top headline, but I wanted to capture your attention. I’ve recently been struck by the seemingly absurd ways company managers try to cut operating costs. Sure, we’ve all read or experienced the layoffs, staff reductions, salary cuts and furloughs. And most of us are now struggling to do more work in less time with smaller budgets and staff to do it. Even so, companies continue to try to squeeze every penny from OPEX budgets.

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BBC Academy completes relocation

The project included the installation and commissioning of a media gallery control room and studio floor.

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Closer look at broadband initiatives program reveals opportunity for broadcasters

Government efforts to expand the reach of broadband nationwide may open new doors to broadcasters for sharing content, long-distance collaboration and distribution.

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In his new blog, Broadcast Engineering Editorial Director Brad Dick posts his rants, raves and reviews of what’s happening in the industry. To read his latest post, visit blog.broadcastengineering.com/brad.

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New Raycom Media NBC affiliate adds Snell Kahuna

WMBF-TV is relying on the multiformat SD/HD production switcher to produce HD local news.

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Avid, ABC News team to train promising student broadcast journalists

ABC News on Campus students capture, produce, edit and distribute news stories in their local area and learn the inner workings of a TV newsroom while using technology like Avid’s Media Composer.

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On Call Communications featured IP-based SNG at SATCON 2009

IP-based video encoders were integrated into the 96cm QuickSPOT satellite newsgathering system, a compact configuration designed for small vehicles and mobile operations.

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KSMQ adds three new Hitachi studio cameras

The Austin, MN, public broadcaster has equipped its studio with three SK-HD1000 cameras and Hitachi CCU-3300 camera control units with the 720p HD option.

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Telestream ships ScreenFlow 2.0 screencasting software for Mac

ScreenFlow 2.0 allows users to export and upload SD and HD screencasts directly to YouTube.

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Divergent Media ships ClipWrap 2.0

The latest version of the Macintosh application allows AVCHD MTS or M2TS files to be rewrapped for use in QuickTime applications in the time needed to copy a file.

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