Stations Need To Press Boldly Their Agenda

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In his National Association of Broadcasters’ Show keynote, NAB President Gordon Smith wondered why the Federal Communications Commission hadn’t developed a National Broadcast Plan to keep broadcasting strong.

"Why is there no focus to foster innovation and investment in broadcasting to ensure our business continues to be a world leader alongside our broadband industries?"

Why indeed? Smith wasn't really calling for a National Broadcast Plan. He was just pointing out that FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler and his predecessor Julius Genachowski seem to have taken sides, promoting broadband and ignoring -- or worse, hobbling -- broadcasting.

In addition to the millions spent on the National Broadband Plan, he said, the FCC has also opened separate inquiries on how to foster investment in broadband. "All the while, the FCC has continued to regulate broadcasters as if the world is stuck in the 1970s."


Stations Need To Press Boldly Their Agenda