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2022 Celebration of Service to America Awards Entry Window Now Open




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'Product of the Year' Awards Returns for the 2022 NAB Show




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Bradford Caldwell Joins NAB as Vice President of Member Experience

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the hire of Bradford Caldwell as vice president of Member Experience. Caldwell, who starts on February 1, will report to Executive Vice President of Industry Affairs April Carty-Sipp.




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New NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt Shares Vision and Outlook for Broadcasting in Town Hall

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- New National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt shared his vision and outlook for the organization and the broadcasting industry in a virtual town hall for NAB members today. LeGeyt was joined by members of NAB’s policy team for a briefing on legislative and regulatory issues facing broadcasters, as well as an update on the association’s work to support diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the industry.




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Eleven Representatives Join as Cosponsors of Local Radio Freedom Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Eleven members of the House of Representatives have added their support to a resolution opposing "any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge" on local broadcast radio stations. The Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA), which signals members of Congress's opposition to any potential legislation that imposes new performance royalties on broadcast radio stations for music airplay, now has 208 cosponsors in the House and 24 in the Senate.




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Testimony of Joel Oxley at Congressional Hearing on Journalism Competition and Preservation Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hubbard Broadcasting Senior Vice President and General Manager Joel Oxley testified today before the Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights at a hearing titled "Breaking the News – Journalism, Competition, and the Effects of Market Power on a Free Press."




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Testimony of Curtis LeGeyt at Congressional Hearing on Performance Royalty on Broadcast Radio

WASHINGTON, D.C. – NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt testified today before the House Judiciary Committee at a hearing on imposing a performance royalty on local radio stations for music airplay.




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Gordon Smith to Receive Distinguished Service Award at 2022 NAB Show

Washington, D.C. -- Former National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) President and CEO Gordon Smith will receive the organization’s Distinguished Service Award (NAB DSA) during the 2022 NAB Show in Las Vegas. Smith will receive the award – NAB’s highest honor – at the NAB Show Welcome session on Monday, April 25.




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Freakonomics Co-authors Explore Thinking “Like a Freak” at NAB Show


Washington, D.C. – Stephen J. Dubner and Dr. Steven Levitt, co-authors of the “Freakonomics” book series and podcast hosts on the Freakonomics Radio Network, will keynote NAB Show’s closing session, “Why the Media & Entertainment Industry Should Think Like a Freak” on Wednesday, April 27 on the NAB Main Stage. NAB Show will be held April 23-27 in Las Vegas, Nev.




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NAB Show to Highlight Cutting-Edge Developments, Expanding Opportunities of Next Gen TV

Washington, D.C. -- The 2022 NAB Show will explore the ongoing deployment of Next Gen TV in broadcast television markets across the country and how broadcasters are utilizing the cutting-edge transmission standard to develop consumer-friendly features, capitalize on new content opportunities and unlock new revenue streams. Next Gen TV exhibits, demonstrations and sessions will take place throughout NAB Show, held April 23–27 in Las Vegas, Nev.




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Media Entrepreneur Byron Allen to Discuss Unique Path to Success at NAB Show

Washington, D.C. -- Media entrepreneur Byron Allen and Gordon Smith, special advisor to the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), will engage in a candid conversation about their unique careers and roles in the broadcast industry during a fireside chat on the Main Stage of NAB Show on April 27, 2022, at 9:15 a.m. in Las Vegas, Nev.




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Curtis LeGeyt Speech at Media Institute Communications Forum Luncheon

WASHINGTON, D.C. – National Association of Broadcasters President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt was the featured speaker at The Media Institute’s Communications Forum luncheon today.




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Top Radio Executives Lead NAB Show Session on Industry Transformation

Washington, D.C. -- David Field of Audacy and Bob Pittman of iHeartMedia will discuss how they have transformed their business in response to the pandemic and with an eye to the future during a NAB Show session titled “Transforming Radio in the Audio Renaissance,” Monday, April 25, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in Las Vegas, Nev.




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NAB Leadership Foundation Opens Application Window for 2023 Broadcast Leadership Training Program

Washington, D.C. -- The NAB Leadership Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2023 Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) program through May 31. The BLT program is designed to prepare senior-level broadcast executives to advance as group executives or station owners. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.




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NABiQ Places Innovation at Center of NAB Show’s Networking Opportunities

Washington, D.C. – The 2022 NAB Show will feature NABiQ, a new networking series focused on innovation. Taking place April 23 – 27, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nev., each NABiQ challenge will relate to NAB Show’s content pillars: Create, Connect and Capitalize.




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NAB Announces 2022 Crystal Radio Award Finalists

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters announced the 50 finalists for the 35th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards.




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NAB Announces 2022 Digital Leadership Award Honoree

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that Jeremy Sinon, vice president of Digital Strategy for Hubbard Radio, is the recipient of the 2022 Digital Leadership Award. Sinon will be recognized at the 2022 NAB Show, held April 23–27 in Las Vegas.




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NAB Announces Recipients of 2022 Engineering Achievement Awards

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that Xperi Corporation’s Ashruf El-Dinary and Capitol Broadcasting Company’s Peter Sockett are the recipients of the 2022 NAB Engineering Achievement Awards. They will be recognized at the 2022 NAB Show, held April 23–27 in Las Vegas.




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Local Broadcasters Gather for 2022 NAB State Leadership Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Local radio and television broadcasters from across the nation gathered today in Washington, D.C. for the National Association of Broadcasters’ annual State Leadership Conference. The convention featured speeches from several members of Congress about issues affecting the broadcasting industry and preparations for attendees’ meetings with legislators and regulators on Tuesday.




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NAB Statement Opposing the Broadcasting of Russian-Sponsored Programming

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:




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'The Price Is Right' to Be Inducted Into NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame

Washington, D.C. -- Iconic game show “The Price Is Right”, which airs on CBS and is produced by Fremantle, is the 2022 television inductee into the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Host Drew Carey and executive producer and showrunner Evelyn Warfel will accept the award at The Achievement in Broadcasting Awards on the NAB Show Main Stage on April 24 at 4:30 p.m. in Las Vegas, Nev.




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PILOT Announces Winning Teams for 2022 Innovation Challenge

Washington, D.C. -- PILOT, the technology innovation initiative of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), today announced the three winners of the 2022 PILOT Innovation Challenge. Winners will receive relevant mentorship, feedback, travel support and exhibit space at the 2022 NAB Show, held April 23–27 in Las Vegas, Nev.




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NAB Marconi Radio Awards to Take Place at NAB Show New York in October 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today the presentation of the 2022 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, honoring radio stations and on-air personalities for excellence in radio broadcasting, will take place during a special dinner program at NAB Show New York on October 19, 2022 at the Javits Center.




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Application Window Open to Showcase Innovative Startups at 2022 NAB Show

Washington, D.C. -- NAB Show is currently accepting applications from startup companies to feature their innovative products and solutions on the industry’s largest stage for media, entertainment and technology at the 2022 NAB Show, held April 23–27 in Las Vegas, Nev.




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Bobby Caldwell Appointed to NAB Radio Board of Directors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bobby Caldwell, owner and CEO of East Arkansas Broadcasters, has been appointed to the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Board of Directors by Radio Board Chair Bill Wilson, in accordance with NAB by-laws. The appointment is effective immediately.




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NAB Show Symposium to Tackle Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) will host a Diversity Symposium on Sunday, April 24 from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the 2022 NAB Show in Las Vegas. The symposium, designed to help broadcast organizations develop corporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies and embrace diversity in media and the workplace, is open to all NAB Show attendees.




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NAB Launches On-Air Campaign Opposing Performance Fee on Local Radio

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Radio Board of Directors voted unanimously on Friday, March 18 to approve an on-air campaign to educate listeners on the significant harm of legislation that would impose a performance fee on broadcast radio.




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NAB Statement on Senate Commerce Committee Passage of Low Power Protection Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the Senate Commerce Committee of the Low Power Protection Act, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:




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Cody Rigsby to Detail His “Work Hard, Play Hard” Philosophy in NAB Show Main Stage Session

Washington, D.C. -- Social media star and fitness instructor Cody Rigsby will discuss his focus on making exercise fun and Peloton’s impact on the multi-billion-dollar fitness industry during an NAB Show Main Stage session titled “You’re Doing Great, Boo: A Conversation With Cody Rigsby” on Tuesday, April 26 at 3:30 p.m. in Las Vegas, Nev.




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NAB Show Launches Web3 National Advisory Council

Washington, D.C. -- NAB Show, the premier event for media, entertainment and technology professionals, today announced the formation of a National Advisory Council for Web3. The Council will provide guidance and expertise on developing relevant education content around the implications of new technologies, content models and consumer behaviors driven by the next generation of the Internet. The 12-member group includes media and entertainment professionals, technology executives and platform providers from across the media landscape.




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NAB Show Announces #GALSNGEAR Women’s Leadership Summit

Washington, D.C. -- #GALSNGEAR, in partnership with the National Association of Broadcasters, will host an in-person Women’s Leadership Summit and other content and networking events at the 2022 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev.. #GALSNGEAR® works to ensure women in media, entertainment and technology gain visibility, as well as facilitates high-level learning and networking opportunities at industry events.




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LeVar Burton to Receive Inaugural Insight Award from Library of American Broadcasting Foundation at 2022 NAB Show

Washington, D.C. -- Actor, director and educator LeVar Burton will receive the first-ever Insight Award from the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to broadcasting, history and American culture. Burton will be honored during the NAB Show Welcome on Monday, April 25 in Las Vegas, Nev.




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Television Network Affiliate Groups to Hold Meetings at 2022 NAB Show

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that the affiliate boards of directors of ABC, CBS, FOX Television and NBC will meet in-person during NAB Show, April 23 – 27, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nev.




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Sophi.io Joins NAB PILOT Broadcast Innovation Coalition

Washington, D.C. -- Sophi.io, a suite of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions that help content publishers identify and leverage the value of their content, has joined PILOT, an initiative of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) bringing together a coalition of innovators, educators and advocates dedicated to advancing broadcast technologies and cultivating new media opportunities. 




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NAB Show Takes Content Creators Behind the Scenes of Hit Film, Television Productions

Washington, D.C. -- The 2022 NAB Show will explore the latest technologies and techniques reinventing the storytelling process through special sessions, deep dive examinations and panel discussions. Content creators will gain exclusive insight into the creative choices and innovations behind recent hit film and television productions during NAB Show, held April 23–27 in Las Vegas, Nev.




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NAB Statement on Retirement of Fred Upton

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to announced retirement by Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI-6) upon the completion of the current congressional term on January 3, 2023, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:




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NAB Show Surpasses 900 Exhibitors as Industry Returns to Face-to-Face Business

Washington, D.C. -- NAB Show attendees will navigate a convention floor featuring some of the world’s leading brands and companies, as well as first-time exhibitors and innovation zones showcasing the most cutting-edge advancements changing the broadcast, media and entertainment industries. The 2022 NAB Show will run April 23–27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC).




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NAB Statement on House Judiciary Committee Passage of PRESS Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to yesterday's passage by the House Judiciary Committee of H.R.4330 - Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act (PRESS Act), which would establish protections for journalists at the federal level regarding the revelation of their confidential sources except in defined circumstances such as threats to national security, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:




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FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to Hold Fireside Chat at 2022 NAB Show

Washington, D.C. -- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt will participate in a fireside chat on the NAB Show Main Stage on April 25, 2022 at 10 a.m. in Las Vegas, Nev.




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Ashleigh Banfield to Interview Lester Holt in NAB Show Main Stage Session

Washington, D.C. – Award-winning journalist Ashleigh Banfield, host of “Banfield” on NewsNation, will reunite with her former MSNBC co-anchor, Lester Holt, the NBC Nightly News anchor and managing editor. Holt will join her “Rising Tide: The Value in Mentoring Others” series during the NAB Show Opening Main Stage session on Sunday, April 24 at 1:15 p.m. in Las Vegas, NV.




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NAB Cine Consortium Leads Cine Live Discussion at NAB Show

Washington, D.C. -- NAB Show’s Cine Consortium revealed its new Cine Live program featuring sessions focused on cinematic storytelling experiences in live production. Open to all NAB Show badge holders, Cine Live will take place in the new Create Inspiration Theater in Central Hall. The hour-long sessions kick off daily April 24 – 27 at 10:45 a.m.




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NAB Show Ready to Welcome Exhibitors, Delegations from Around the World

Washington, D.C. -- NAB Show the world’s largest annual conference for broadcast , entertainment and technology professionals, will host attendees from 154 countries and exhibiting companies from 38 nations at the 2022 NAB Show, held April 23 – 27 in Las Vegas, Nev.




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NAB PILOT Develops Transmitter Identification Resource for NextGen TV Stations

Washington, D.C. -- PILOT, the innovation wing of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), today announced the development of a NextGen TV Transmission ID (TxID) table for voluntary use by broadcasters using the ATSC 3.0 transmission standard. The table and TxID codes can be used to identify individual transmissions for testing, measurement, interference identification and other differentiation purposes.




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NAB Opens State-of-the-Art Media Production Facility at Headquarters Building

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today the completion of a new state-of-the-art media production facility at NAB's headquarters, located at 1 M Street, SE in Washington, D.C. The buildout of the facility, including a studio and media hub, was made possible by donations of critical equipment and studio design services from leading companies in the business of content creation and management.




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NAB Board Election Results Announced

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters has announced the results of the 2022 NAB Radio and Television Board elections. The two-year terms of the elected board members will begin in June 2022.




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NAB Leadership Foundation Announces Finalists for 23rd Annual Celebration of Service to America Awards

WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) today announced the finalists for the 2022 Celebration of Service to America Awards, which recognize local broadcasters’ outstanding service to their communities. Category winners will be announced live at the awards ceremony, which will return as an in-person event on June 7, 2022.




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NAB Statement on Passing of Former Sen. Orrin Hatch

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the passing of former Sen. Orrin Hatch, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:




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Curtis LeGeyt Delivers State of the Industry Address at 2022 NAB Show

Las Vegas, Nev. -- National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt delivered his inaugural State of the Industry address during the 2022 NAB Show.




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2022 NAB Crystal Radio Award Winners Announced

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the 10 winners of the 35th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards. Since 1987, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards have recognized radio stations for their year-round commitment to community service. The 2022 NAB Crystal Radio Award recipients listed below were chosen from 50 previously announced finalists.




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NAB Show Announces Winners of 2022 Product of the Year Award

Las Vegas, Nev. -- NAB Show today announced the winners of the fourth annual Product of the Year Awards during a live awards ceremony on April 26 at the 2022 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev. The awards recognize the most significant and promising new products and technologies exhibited for the first time at the 2022 NAB Show.