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NBCUniversal’s Frances Berwick and “America’s Got Talent” Host Terry Crews to Speak at NAB Show

Washington, D.C.— In the crowded media landscape, audience attention spans are shorter than ever. To stand out, content must truly connect with audiences. That’s the subject of a newly announced Main Stage session at the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas featuring NBCUniversal entertainment chairman Frances Berwick and moderated by Variety co-editor-in-chief Cynthia Littleton. The pair will then be joined by “America’s Got Talent” host Terry Crews, as the trio of industry leaders will discuss the current TV landscape, as well as connecting content and audiences across NBCU’s television portfolio.




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MEDIA ADVISORY: Unlocking Hollywood: NAB Show All-Access Content Packs a Punch

Washington – NAB Show launches exciting new content open to all attendees that pulls back the curtain on Hollywood. This series includes insightful presentations, interviews and discussions led by industry veterans, providing valuable knowledge on various aspects of filmmaking for a deeper understanding of the content creation process.




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NAB Adds Nandu Machiraju as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel

Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that Nandu Machiraju has joined NAB’s legal team as senior vice president and deputy general counsel. Machiraju will report to Rick Kaplan, chief legal officer and executive vice president, Legal and Regulatory Affairs.




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Unlocking Innovation: Industry Leaders Offer Insights into the Future of Broadcast, Media and Entertainment

Washington, D.C.— From creative collaboration to game-changing AI technology in sports, media and entertainment and sustainability to delivering premium experiences on the smallest to largest screens, thought leaders in the broadcast, media and entertainment industries will lead deep-dive conversations into the future of content, connection and monetization strategies.




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The 2024 NAB Show is the Definitive Global Destination for Future Innovations and Trends in Broadcast, Media and Entertainment Industries

Washington, D.C.— With 160 countries represented, NAB Show April 13 - 17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is solidly the global destination for all things broadcast, media and entertainment. Dignitaries and delegations from six continents will convene to discover cutting-edge technologies, forge strategic partnerships and shape the future of content creation.




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A-Listers and Industry Insiders: NAB Show Offers Lineup Packed with Heavy Hitters

Washington, D.C.— NAB Show brings together a dynamic mix of celebrities, broadcasters, renowned creators and industry leaders to deliver key insights, discuss innovation and chart the course for the future of broadcast, media and entertainment. These thought leaders will converge at the Las Vegas Convention Center April 13 - 17, 2024, (Exhibits April 14 - 17) to share knowledge, collaborate and network with peers.




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Nearly 1,300 NAB Show Exhibitors Showcase Groundbreaking New Products and Technologies

Washington, DC — From early-stage startups and edge-of-the-art media technologies to industry powerhouses debuting boundary-pushing products and technologies, a dynamic roster of nearly 1,300 exhibitors will present the forefront of innovation at the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas, April 13-17 (Exhibits April 14-17). With 65,000-70,000 attendees from 160 countries and 575 international exhibitors from 41 countries, NAB Show is the world’s largest marketplace featuring advanced technologies and solutions from the latest gear to generative AI to ATSC 3.0 and beyond, exploring the impact of the newest tech on storytelling, business models and society as a whole.




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NAB Leadership Foundation Honors Outstanding Broadcasters with 2024 Celebration of Service to America Awards

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- TheNational Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) today announced the recipients of the 2024 Celebration of Service to America Awards, which recognize outstanding service to their communities by local television and radio stations. Winners will be honored at the awards ceremony on June 4, 2024, at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.




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NAB Show Honors Excellence in Sustainability Awards Winners

NAB Show today celebrated sustainability champions in six categories during its annual Excellence in Sustainability Awardsceremony.




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Big Names, Big Brands, Big Announcements at the 2024 NAB Show




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NAB Show Honors Excellence in Sustainability Awards Winners

NAB Show today celebrated sustainability champions in six categories during its annual Excellence in Sustainability Awards ceremony.




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NAB Statement on the American Privacy Rights Act

Washington, D.C. – In response to the release of the discussion draft of the American Privacy Rights Act, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:

"NAB supports the bipartisan efforts of Chairs Maria Cantwell and Cathy McMorris Rodgers to craft a unified national privacy standard. This discussion draft is an important step towards much-needed legal clarity for America’s hometown broadcasters amidst a patchwork of state laws as we engage with our audiences online.

“As the power of the Big Tech companies often goes unchecked, we are grateful for Chairs Cantwell and McMorris Rodgers' ongoing commitment to providing a more sustainable digital ecosystem for local journalism. We look forward to working closely with the Chairs and all their Congressional colleagues as this important discussion continues.”




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2024 NAB Crystal Radio Award Winners Announced

Las Vegas, Nev. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the 10 winners of the 37th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards. Since 1987, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards have recognized radio stations for their exceptional year-round commitment to community service. The 2024 NAB Crystal Radio Award recipients listed below were chosen from 50 previously announced finalists.




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NAB Show Announces Winners of 2024 Product of the Year Awards

Las Vegas – NAB Showtoday announced the winners of its prestigious 2024 Product of the Year Awards during a ceremony at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The awards recognize and celebrate the most significant and promising new products being exhibited at the Show.




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NAB Applauds House Committee Announcement of Bipartisan Legislative Hearing on AM Radio

Washington, D.C. – In response to the announcement that House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA) and Ranking Member Frank Pallone (NJ) will hold a legislative hearing April 30 titled “Draft Legislation to Preserve Americans’ Access to AM Radio,” the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:




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Artificial Intelligence and the Creator Economy Take Center Stage at the 2024 NAB Show




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NAB Announces Contract Extension for NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt

Washington, D.C. – NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him at the helm of NAB through 2029, NAB Joint Board Chair Perry Sook announced today.




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NAB Statement on Introduction of the Broadcast VOICES Act

Washington, D.C. – In response to the introduction of the Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service (VOICES) Act, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: 




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NAB Board Election Results Announced

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has announced the results of the 2024 NAB Radio and Television Board of Directors elections. The two-year terms of the elected board members will begin in June 2024.




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Broadcaster Melody Spann-Cooper Advocates for Preserving AM Radio in Cars at Congressional Hearing

Today, Melody Spann-Cooper, chairwoman and CEO of Midway Broadcasting Corporation, testified on behalf of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) at a hearing held by the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce titled, “Preserving Americans’ Access to AM Radio.” Click here for a copy of her testimony.




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NAB To Open 2024 Marconi Radio Awards Nomination Window

Washington, D.C.— The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that the 2024 Marconi Radio Award nomination window is open through May 31. Established in 1989 and named for inventor and Nobel Prize winner Guglielmo Marconi, the Marconi Radio Awards recognize overall excellence and performance in radio.




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Kirsten Donaldson Joins NAB as Vice President of Public Policy

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that Kirsten Donaldson has joined NAB as vice president of public policy. Donaldson will report to Shawn Donilon, executive vice president of Government Relations.



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NAB Leadership Foundation and For A Bright Future Foundation Announce Strategic Partnership

Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) proudly announces a groundbreaking partnership with the Foundation For A Bright Future (FABF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting underprivileged and underrepresented children. This collaboration, rooted in shared values and objectives, aims to provide students with unparalleled educational opportunities and sustainable employment prospects in the media industry.




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NAB Leadership Foundation to Honor Mutual of Omaha with Corporate Leadership Award

Washington, D.C.— The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation today announced Mutual of Omaha as the recipient of the Corporate Leadership Award. They will receive the honor during the 2024 Celebration of Service to America Awards, presented by Bonneville International and Hearst Television and held in Washington, D.C., on June 4 at The Anthem.




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NAB Applauds House Committee Announcement of Bipartisan Markup on AM Radio Legislation

Washington, D.C. – In response to the announcement that the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce will hold a markup of legislation to preserve Americans’ access to AM in automobiles, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:




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NAB Statement on House Subcommittee Markup and Passage of AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce's successful markup and passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:




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NAB Statement on House Subcommittee Markup of the American Privacy Rights Act

Washington, D.C. – NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt issued the following statement in response to the markup of the American Privacy Rights Act:




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NAB TV Board Affirms NAB’s Commitment to Ensuring Consumer Access to Live, Local Broadcast Television

Washington, D.C. – The NAB Television Board of Directors this week adopted a policy statement reaffirming the association’s commitment to protecting viewers’ access to live, local broadcast stations and the vital local journalism and trusted information they freely provide.




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NAB Elects New Board Leadership at June Board Meeting

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has announced the results of the 2024 NAB Executive Committee elections. 




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NAB Files Brief in its Challenge to FCC's Broadcast Ownership Restrictions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) filed its initial brief in its challenge to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) local radio and television ownership restrictions.




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National Association of Broadcasters Appoints Nexstar President and Chief Operating Officer Michael Biard to Board of Directors

Today, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced the appointment of Nexstar Media Group, Inc., President and Chief Operating Officer Michael Biard to its Television Board of Directors, effective immediately. Television Board Chair Pat LaPlatney made the appointment in accordance with NAB by-laws.




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Registration Now Open for the 2024 NAB Show New York

Washington, D.C.— The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 NAB Show New York, held October 9-10 at the Javits Center. As the must-attend event for the broadcast, media and entertainment industry on the East Coast, NAB Show New York promises a dynamic experience of innovation, networking and learning in the media capital of the world.




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2024 NAB Marconi Radio Award Finalists Announced

Washington, D.C.— The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced the finalists for the 2024 NAB Marconi Radio Awards in a live streamed video. The winners will be recognized and honored at radio’s biggest night, the Marconi Awards Dinner, where the industry’s major players come together to celebrate excellence and recognize stations and individuals. The dinner will be held October 9 during NAB Show New York.




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NAB Statement on the Release of WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich

In response to the release of Evan Gershkovich, a journalist wrongfully imprisoned in Russia since March 2023, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt.




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David Santrella to Receive National Radio Award at NAB Show New York

Washington, D.C.— On National Radio Day, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) proudly announces that David Santrella, CEO of Salem Media Group, will be honored with the 2024 National Radio Award. Santrella, who chaired the NAB Joint Board of Directors from June 2021 to June 2023, will receive this prestigious accolade during the Marconi Radio Awards at the 2024 NAB Show New York.




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NAB Launches Election Preparedness Resources for Broadcasters Ahead of 2024 Elections

Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced a sweeping election preparedness initiative designed to provide broadcasters with the critical resources, tools and training needed to navigate the complexities of the 2024 election cycle. As the voice for America’s broadcasters, NAB is supporting its members as they work to deliver accurate and reliable election coverage across all platforms.




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NAB Launches 'Martes de Acción' to Support Hispanic Voter Participation Ahead of 2024 Elections

Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), in collaboration with members of the Hispanic Media GOTV Coalition, today launched Martes de Acción (Tuesdays of Action), an initiative aimed at encouraging Hispanic voter participation and strengthening civic engagement ahead of the November elections.




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Bobby Bones to Receive Distinguished Service Award and Host 2024 NAB Marconi Radio Awards at NAB Show New York

Radio and TV personality Bobby Bones will take the stage as host of the 2024 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, set to take place on October 9 during NAB Show New York. Bones will also be honored with the prestigious NAB Distinguished Service Award (DSA), the National Association of Broadcasters’ highest honor.




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NAB Show New York Fuels Fall's Top News and Sports Stories with Innovative Solutions and Key Conversations

Washington, D.C.— NAB Show New York, set for Oct. 9-10 (Education Oct. 8-10) at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, will energize the news and sports industries with the latest trends and technology. Held in the epicenter of live production, the event is perfectly timed as the broadcast, media and entertainment industry prepares for key moments such as the 2024 presidential election and the major fall sports seasons. Industry leaders will gather to explore key innovations and strategies reshaping how content is created, distributed and monetized in today’s fast-evolving media landscape.




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NAB Statement on Committee Markup and Passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) commends the House Energy and Commerce Committee for its strong bipartisan passage, by a roll call vote of 45-2, of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act out of committee today. This important legislation ensures the continued availability of AM radio in all vehicles, recognizing the essential role it plays in delivering critical news, emergency information and public safety updates to tens of millions of Americans.




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Call for Technical Papers and Panels Now Open for the 2025 NAB Broadcast Engineering and IT (BEIT) Conference at NAB Show

Washington, D.C.— Proposals for technical papers and panels are now being accepted for the 2025 NAB Broadcast Engineering and IT (BEIT) Conference, part of the 2025 NAB Show, held April 5-9, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The conference is an unparalleled opportunity for industry professionals to present their expertise at the premier broadcast, media and entertainment event.




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NAB Show New York Announces a Powerhouse Lineup of Speakers for October Event

Washington, D.C.— The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is gearing up for the highly anticipated 2024 NAB Show New York, taking place October 9-10 (Education October 8-10) at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. As the premier event for broadcast, media and entertainment on the East Coast, NAB Show New York brings together the industry’s most prominent voices and innovative tech leaders in the media capital of the world.




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NAB Statement on FCC Approval of Audacy Reorganization

In response to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) approval of Audacy’s reorganization, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt




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NAB Show New York Highlights Key Industry Trends in the Broadcast, Media and Entertainment Industry

Washington, D.C.— Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters, the 2024 NAB Show New York, set to take place October 9-10 (Education October 8-10) at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, will highlight cutting-edge tools and technologies impacting the broadcast, media and entertainment industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with industry experts and discover the trends driving the future of content creation, distribution and monetization. Key trends and topics including artificial intelligence, the creator economy, live and virtual production, sports media and streaming will take center stage with thought-provoking programming and innovative Exhibitors.




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The 2024 NAB Show New York to Showcase a Wave of New Exhibitors, Products and Launches in AI, Sports Media, Content Creation and More

Washington, D.C.— The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is gearing up for the highly anticipated 2024 NAB Show New York, taking place October 9-10 (Education October 8-10) at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. As the premier East Coast event for the broadcast, media and entertainment industry, the Show will feature hundreds of new products with 20 product launches and nearly 50 first-time Exhibitors displaying advanced solutions to meet the evolving needs of the industry. With Q4 being a critical buying season, this is a must-attend event for professionals finalizing year-end budgets and planning for 2025.




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2024 NAB Marconi Radio Award Winners Announced

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) presented the 2024 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, a celebration held at the Javits Center during NAB Show New York.




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NAB Show New York Show Floor Opens with Exciting Product Launches, Demos and Industry Insights

NEW YORK — The 2024 NAB Show New York officially opens its doors at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, showcasing some 250 Exhibitors and welcoming attendees to the premier East Coast event for the broadcast, media and entertainment industry. With hundreds of new products on display, 20 new product launches and nearly 50 first-time Exhibitors, this year’s Show promises to deliver the latest innovations in AI, sports media, and content creation.




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NAB Show New York Embodies NYC's Status as the Media Capital of the World, Expanding Beyond Broadcast and Media Industries

NEW YORK — The 2024 NAB Show New York concluded, solidifying its place as the must-attend East Coast event for not only broadcast, media and entertainment professionals but for anyone creating content across various industries. With more than 12,000 attendees, some 250 Exhibitors, 50 of which are first-timers, and 20 new product launches, the Show offered a comprehensive look at the latest trends and innovations shaping the industry. Held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, the Show’s Q4 timing provided a pivotal opportunity for professionals to explore end-of-year purchases and prepare strategic decisions for 2025.




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NAB Statement on Calls to Revoke Broadcast Licenses




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NAB Statement Regarding Attacks on the First Amendment

In response to the recent lawsuit filed against CBS News, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt.