Walter Cronkite Memorial Service
A memorial service for Walter Cronkite was held at the Lincoln Center. The former anchor of CBS News died on July 17, 2009, at the age of 92. His son, President Obama, former President Clint…
2,409 viewsA memorial service for Walter Cronkite was held at the Lincoln Center. The former anchor of CBS News died on July 17, 2009, at the age of 92. His son, President Obama, former President Clint…
2,409 viewsA panel discussed how mobile technology is changing the consumer landscape. Topics included how the cell phone is also becoming an internet access device, the increasing number of cell phone…
321 viewsDignitaries, journalists, and family paid tribute to the life and career of Ed Bradley at his memorial service at Riverside Church in New York. The service featured several musical tributes …
375 viewsIndustry leaders spoke about the future of broadcasting. Among the issues they addressed were integrating new technologies, high definition television, marketing new technologies and program…
130 viewsAs part of a conference titled, “Broadcasting and Cable Interface,” a panel of television executives discussed the long-range dominance of cable television over broadcast television, pro…
267 viewsTelevision executives discussed the challenges posed by conversion to digital broadcasting technology. They examined several issues, including the differing standards for high definition tel…
108 viewsNetwork and cable television executives talked about the entertainment industry and the role of telephone companies. They also spoke on the effects of the new Telecommunications Act, v-chips…
99 viewsRadio-Television News Directors Foundation presented its annual awards for significant contributions towards protecting freedom of the press to Howard Stringer, Tele-TV and Carole Simpson, A…
78 viewsThe panelists talk about the future of the communications industry.
181 viewsLeaders from the telecommunications industry offered perspectives on the current and future challenges of the industry, technological changes, and the role of the NAFTA and other internation…
93 viewsExecutives of the major television networks spoke at a forum analyzing the growth of telecommunications and the future for network television.
126 viewsThe Senate committee heard testimony on violence on television and its effect on children and public safety. Witnesses include the Attorney General, advocacy groups and television networks. …
644 viewsMembers of Congress and television industry officials spoke in a news conference to announce the introduction of a voluntary violence ratings code for television programs. The code, which wa…
137 viewsThe subcommittee heard testimony from witnesses on the violent content of current television programming and its effect on American children. The witnesses testified on the Television Violen…
293 viewsPanelists discussed staying competitive while maintaining a budget for producing the news. They answered audience questions.
82 viewsThe presidents of the major television networks testified about the changes with the parent companies of their networks and the quality of their news broadcasts.
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