Sparking a revolution in news.(satellite news gathering cooperative Conus from Hubbard Broadcasting)(Special Advertising Section)

Hubbard Broadcasting launched its satellite news gathering cooperative Conus in 1984 after seeing a need for local broadcasters to get national news stories rather than leftovers from the major networks they were affiliated with. Stanley E. Hubbard collaborated with F&F Productions eecutive Geor...

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Published in:	Broadcasting & cable 1997-03, Vol.127 (13), p.S13
Format:	Magazinearticle
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Achievements and awards Direct broadcast satellite television News agencies Satellite television Satellite television industry Television broadcasting industry
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Summary:	Hubbard Broadcasting launched its satellite news gathering cooperative Conus in 1984 after seeing a need for local broadcasters to get national news stories rather than leftovers from the major networks they were affiliated with. Stanley E. Hubbard collaborated with F&F Productions eecutive George Ortega to build a traveling van with a Ku-band dish to provide the service. The cooperative now has a fleet of the trucks and about 60 television stations.
ISSN:	1068-6827