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With a big splash and public relations blitz, H.R. 4130 was introduced June 24 in the U.S. House of Representatives. Six House Members signed on to the bill.

Since then, the “American Music Fairness Act” has completed stalled out. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee, where it awaits further support or its eventual death, handing another defeat to House Members Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) and Darrell Issa (R-Calif.).

At the same time, the non-binding resolution opposing “any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge” on local broadcast radio stations has gained even more support. As of August 30, 12 Members have added their support.

Among those supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA): the Ranking Republican on the powerful House Energy & Commerce Committee.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — She has worked in private practice representing entertainment, banking and technology clients on copyright, trademark and patent matters. Most recently, she served as Associate General counsel of the U.S. Copyright Office.

Now, this American University Washington College of Jaw graduate is the VP of Public Policy at the NAB.

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Taking the role is Anna Chauvet. She reports to EVP/Government Relations Shawn Donilon.

“Anna enjoys sterling credentials as an expert in copyright law, including deep knowledge of the music licensing regime,” said soon-to-retire NAB President/CEO Gordon Smith. “Broadcasters will benefit from her experience as the industry navigates a range of critical policy issues affecting radio and television. We are excited to welcome her to the NAB team.”

During her time with the Copyright Office, Chauvet worked on a wide range of legal and policy matters, including spearheading four rulemakings to implement provisions of the Orrin G. Hatch–Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (MMA). She also helped formulate litigation strategy and inform the U.S. government’s views in copyright litigation before the U.S. Supreme Court and district courts.

From our People News page: The National Association of Broadcasters hired Anna Chauvet as vice president of public policy.

She most recently was associate general counsel for the U.S. Copyright Office, where she worked on various legal and policy matters, NAB said, “including spearheading four rulemakings to implement provisions of the Orrin G. Hatch–Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (MMA).” It said she also helped develop litigation strategy and inform the federal government’s views in copyright litigation before the Supreme Court and district courts.

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Before the Copyright Office she worked in private practice representing entertainment, banking and technology clients on copyright, trademark and patent matters.

NAB President/CEO Gordon Smith praised her “sterling credentials as an expert in copyright law, including deep knowledge of the music licensing regime.” She will report to Shawn Donilon, executive vice president of government relations.

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Grace Broadcast Sales has released a series of 30-second vignettes commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The company created its first 9/11 remembrance series in 2002 and has continued to produce new vignettes marking the 9/11 anniversary each year.

The vignettes are formatted :20/:10, providing time for a station or sponsor tagline. A companion music bed is also provided for stations wanting longer timing. They are offered on a first-come, first-served, market-exclusive basis.

Rod Schwartz, co-owner and creative director art GBS, said “We responded so magnificently in the weeks and months following 9/11 because we responded as Americans — united and determined to help in any way we could.”

He continued, “Sadly, today, we seem to experience increasing conflicts and divisiveness in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, and now the withdrawal from Afghanistan. It is our hope that the features we’re offering to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks will serve to remind listeners of the true and historic greatness of our nation …”

More information and a demo can be found at Patriot Day (9/11) Remembrance — 20th Anniversary.

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Gainesville – We are thrilled that you are interested in The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) as your next potential employer! Below we have  detailed information about the position that you are applying for, as well as information about the CJC, UF and Gainesville.

The Opportunity
WUFT-TV and WUFT-FM, the PBS and NPR affiliates for the Gainesville-Ocala, Florida market and region, are recruiting an experienced programming and production professional to work alongside our team in the production of television and radio programming that truly makes a difference in the communities we serve. The programming and production coordinator will play a key role in the day to day operations of both the 24-hour public television service but also the NPR news/talk radio station and associated online and mobile platforms at WUFT.org and in the WUFT mobile app. Experience working with television and/or radio automation systems and on air hosting is a real plus in addition to having experience producing high quality audio production. Come join an exciting and engaging team at the University of Florida’s media properties!

Specific Duties Include:
•       Daily log coordination and maintenance for radio station platforms.
•       Coordination with the underwriting department in executing daily log maintenance including setting underwriters and daily promos for the public radio stations.
•       Locating and validating radio programming in coordination with the radio program director and operations director to assist in making programming scheduling decisions.
•       Ensures programming airs correctly and sequentially using Wide Orbit Playlist Editor, Adobe Audition and Wide Orbit Automation for Radio.
•       Quality check locally produced programming and maintain the digital library of locally produced programming.
•       Locate and assign special coverage programming to cover holidays and other special periods when alternate programming is suitable.
•       Build and implement automation formats as necessary.
•       Serve as an on-air host of WUFT-FM between 12 noon-3 pm Monday through Friday.
•       Maintain flexibility to host WUFT-FM programming shifts as needed including Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Special Coverage (nights, weekends and holidays).
•       Diagnosis and troubleshooting of any issues related to the ongoing operation of all of the radio stations.
•       Oversee the coordination of public television promos/ID’s, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
•       A High School diploma and five years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•       College degree in a related field
•       A minimum of three years of experience in the areas of broadcast programming, production and/or operations
•       On air hosting and production experience makes you an even more qualified candidate.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
•       In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
•       This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran’s Preference Page for more specific information.

EXPECTED SALARY:
•       $16.76 – $20.35; commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date, September 10, 2021.

For details and to apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/517877/tvradio-programming-and-production-coordinator

The College of Journalism and Communications (www.jou.ufl.edu) offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees and certificates, both online and on campus. CJC students have the opportunity to gain practical experience in the Innovation News Center, which generates content across multiple platforms, and The Agency, an integrated strategic communication and consumer research agency focused on marketing to young adults. The College includes seven broadcast and digital media properties, the Joseph L. Brechner Center for Freedom of Information and the nation’s only STEM Translational Communication Center and Center for Public Interest Communications.

The City of Gainesville
Gainesville (http://cityofgainesville.org) is home to Florida’s largest and oldest university, and so is one of the state’s centers of education, medicine, cultural events and athletics. The University of Florida and UF Health Shands Hospital are the leading employers in Gainesville and provide jobs for many residents of surrounding counties. Gainesville is also the largest city in Alachua County and is the county seat, with approximately 269,000 residents county-wide. It serves as the cultural, educational and commercial center for the north central Florida region. The city provides a full range of municipal services, including cultural and nature services and necessary administrative services to support these activities. Additionally, the city owns a regional transit system, a regional airport, and a 72-par championship golf course. Known for its preservation of historic buildings and the beauty of its natural surroundings, Gainesville’s numerous parks, museums and lakes provide entertainment to thousands of visitors. Because of its beautiful landscape and urban “forest,” Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities in Florida. The city is in a central location to both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, providing easy access within a day’s drive to beaches, nature preserves, and water-based activities. Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The College of Journalism and Communications and WUFT/WRUF embraces diversity as a shared responsibility among faculty, staff and students and strives for tangible expressions of this responsibility. We are committed to fostering a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals of all races, genders, nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, identities and abilities to express their culture and perspectives through the art and science of journalism and communication.

The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Mark your calendars: Nexstar Media Group‘s third quarter earnings release and its quarterly earnings call for analysts and investors has been set.

The owner of NewsNation and the largest collection of over-the-air broadcast TV stations will report its third-quarter 2021 results on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

The results will be released prior to the Opening Bell on Wall Street.

A conference call for analysts and investors is scheduled for 9am Eastern.

NXST was trading at $149.18 as of 12:27pm Eastern on Monday.

To access the conference call, interested parties may dial 334-777-6978, conference ID 8107569.

She has more than 20 years of experience working in public media as a journalist, educator and station leader.

As of today, she’ll put her expertise to work in shaping the future of St. Louis Public Radio as its new CEO.

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Badger State radio personalities dominated the recognition portion of last week’s Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Summer Conference in Sheboygan, Wis.

Selected for the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame were Jack Mitchell and Wayne Larrivee. Mitchell can lay claim to fame by being the first employee of National Public Radio. He became the original producer and newscaster of “All Things Considered” before moving to a lengthy career at Wisconsin Public Radio.

Wayne Larrivee has an extensive background in sports radio, mostly as a play-by-play man. He has been doing Green Bay Packers football games since 1999.

On the Local Broadcast Legends ledger, Karen Dalessandro, Peter Murphy, Bill McCollum and John Moser were cited.

Karen Dalessandro was a familiar voice in Milwaukee radio at WMIL, WKTI and WKLH along leading on a number of high-profile charitable drives. She was also a two-time winner of the Country Music Association’s Broadcasting Personality of the Year award, 2001 and 2015.

The late Peter Murphy is credited with “hosting the first live radio talk show by telephone in the nation.” He also did a live segment from a Blue Angels jet in 1976. He spent decades at WEAQ in Eau Claire in management and as host of the long-running “The Party Line” talk show.

Bill McCollum and John Moser have dominated Beaver Dam, Wis., radio for almost 100 years, most of it together as a team for “The Morning Show” on WBEV and WXRO. In addition, McCollum was usually the stations’ top-biller in sales while Moser had stints as news director, program director, sales manager and general manager at one time or another. Not surprisingly, both were well-known for their charitable involvement in local and regional causes.

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There’s new activity from a big furniture retailer, and one of the “GAFAN” members is present.

At the same time, the top three Spot Ten TV slots for the week ending August 29 are in the auto insurance category.

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The latest Media Monitors Spot Ten Radio report has been released by iHeartMedia, and it shows a lot of returning and continuing brands committing to AM and FM radio spots for the week ending August 29.

The big returnee this week? The Home Depot.

The DIY home improvement retailer is back in the Spot Ten, ranking No. 6.

At No. 7, climbing into the Spot Ten, is Mattress Firm.

Otherwise, Progressive, Indeed, Babbel and GEICO are still active users of spot radio as the month of August comes to a close.