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NAB Statement on Introduction of Broadcast Station Ownership Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to the introduction of legislation to promote diversity of ownership in the broadcast industry, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:




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NAB Launches New Ad Campaign Emphasizing the Importance of Trusted, Local Broadcast Journalism

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today launched new spots underscoring the importance of fact-based broadcast radio and television journalism at a time when misinformation is running rampant on social media.




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NAB Statement on Polling Regarding Performance Royalty on Broadcast Radio

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to polling conducted by musicFIRST regarding a performance royalty on local broadcast radio stations for music airplay, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:




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Jim Bohannon to Be Inducted Into NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame

Jim Bohannon, host of the "Jim Bohannon Show" will be the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame radio inductee for 2022.




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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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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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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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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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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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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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FEMA Administrator Highlights Important Role of Broadcasters During Disasters

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) released a new NAB Podcast episode today featuring a discussion between NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell about the importance of emergency preparedness. Their conversation highlighted how broadcasters help disaster relief agencies prepare, inform and serve local communities during this year’s hurricane and wildfire seasons.




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NAB Leadership Foundation Honors Broadcasters’ Public Service at Celebration of Service to America Awards

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) announced the recipients of the 2022 Celebration of Service to America Awards at a gala held tonight at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. The awards were announced live and presented to recipients in eight categories recognizing local broadcasters’ outstanding service to their communities.




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National Association of Broadcasters Launches Campaign Supporting Ukrainian Children

Washington, D.C.– The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the launch of a public service campaign to further support children displaced by the war in Ukraine. The campaign will run on World Refugee Day (June 20) and all proceeds will be donated to UNICEF USA to support UNICEF’s emergency response and humanitarian work in Ukraine and neighboring countries.




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NABLF 2022 Celebration of Service to America Awards Broadcasts Nationally

Washington, D.C. -- The Celebration of Service to America Awards will air nationally on over 700 local television and radio broadcast stations across the country beginning Saturday, July 9 through August 13, 2022. The one-hour television and radio special, presented by the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF), celebrates and honors local broadcasters’ commitment to public service in the communities they serve.




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Analysis Finds 35% Increase in Local Broadcast Television News Over Past Decade

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Broadcast television stations significantly increased the number of local news telecasts and hours of news content they aired over a 10-year period, according to an analysis of Nielsen data conducted by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB).




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NAB Launches 2022 Election Toolkit for Broadcasters

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the launch of the 2022 Election Toolkit. The online resource provides local television and radio broadcasters with ideas and information to cover the 2022 local, state and federal elections.




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PILOT Announces Launch of Broadcaster Direct-to-Consumer Audience Engagement Accelerator

Washington, D.C. -- PILOT, the innovation arm of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), today announced it is conducting a program with support of the Google News Initiative to improve direct-to-consumer audience engagement to better serve local audiences. The six-month program is designed to support broadcaster education as well as the implementation of first-party data and direct-to-consumer business models.




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NAB Town Hall Provides Insight Into Year-End Broadcast Issues and Priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today hosted a virtual town hall to brief NAB members on advocacy and business issues facing the broadcast industry for the remainder of the year. NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt was joined by senior executives and public policy staffers to offer updates on the association’s work, priorities and initiatives.




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New Study Details Impact of Third-Party Data Phase-Out on Local Broadcasting

Washington, D.C. -- The broadcast television and radio industry would lose $2.1 billion in digital advertising revenue annually, representing 6.3% of the industry’s total advertising revenue, if third-party cookies were eliminated today with no privacy-preserving alternatives, according to a new study released today by Borrell Associates. Borrell Associates President Jim Brown presented the study, commissioned the National Association of Broadcasters' (NAB) innovation wing PILOT, at NAB Show New York.




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Broadcasters, DoD Agree on Spectrum Sharing Arrangement for Select Military Bases

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE), the association for broadcast and multimedia technology professionals, announced a joint memorandum of understanding with the Department of Defense to allow non-exclusive access to commercial spectrum at 2025-2110 MHz at 26 U.S. military sites. The bases were selected for their ability to provide streamlined access to spectrum used by broadcasters for electronic newsgathering and other purposes. DoD activities at these bases will include test and training missions to assure readiness and enhance electromagnetic spectrum superiority.




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The National Association of Broadcasters and NAB Show Celebrate Centennial Year

Washington, D.C.— The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), the premier advocacy association for America’s broadcasters, and NAB Show, the preeminent global trade show driving the evolution of media and entertainment, are celebrating their centennial year in 2023 with activities, events and a commemorative website.




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NAB Membership Town Hall Identifies Broadcast Issues and Priorities in 2023

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) hosted a virtual town hall today to brief NAB members on advocacy and business issues as Congress begins its 118th Session and the House of Representatives switches party control. NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt was joined by senior executives and public policy experts to offer updates on the association’s work, priorities and initiatives.




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NAB Hosts Recruitment-Focused Webinar for Broadcasters

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is hosting a webinar on recruitment strategies for television and radio stations to draw new sales and programming talent. The webinar, “Retooling Your Recruiting Strategy for 2023,” is an NAB members-only event and will take place on Wednesday, February 1 at 3 p.m. ET.




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NAB Establishes ‘Broadcast District’ at NAB Show

The West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center will be home to NAB Show’s new Broadcast District, a destination for radio and television broadcasters offering premium educational sessions, networking and special events, April 15 – 19, 2023. The show floor features a dynamic marketplace showcasing next generation technologies, services and solutions to propel the broadcast industry into the future.




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NAB Inducts Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Garcia into Broadcasting Hall of Fame

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced Adrian “Stretch Armstrong” Bartos and Bobbito García as the 2023 NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductees for radio. The revolutionary pair, who came to fame hosting the “Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show” at Columbia University’s WKCR-FM in the 1990s, will be inducted at a special ceremony on the main stage at NAB Show on April 17, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The induction of Bartos and García into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame coincides with the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, which will be celebrated throughout 2023.




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PILOT Initiative Tackles $2 Billion Problem for Broadcasters

The National Association of Broadcasters’ (NAB) innovation arm - PILOT - released the final report from its First-Party Data Direct-to-Consumer Accelerator. The report details a six-month long study on direct-to-consumer data strategies for broadcasters.




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State Broadcast Associations Adopt Resolution Urging Support for Local Radio Freedom Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Broadcaster associations representing all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia have unanimously approved a resolution opposing "any new performance fee, tax, royalty or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings" on local broadcast radio stations.




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Radio and Television Broadcasters Convene for 2023 NAB State Leadership Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- More than 560 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 (SLC). The convention, held at Washington Nationals Park, featured remarks from policymakers and briefings preparing attendees for meetings with legislators and regulators on March 1.




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"ABC's Wide World of Sports" Named 2023 NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame Inductee

Washington, D.C. -- Long-running sports anthology series "ABC's Wide World of Sports" will be inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcasting Hall of Fame at the 2023 NAB Show as this year's television inductee. The show, which aired on ABC from 1961-1998, will be honored at NAB Show during the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame Ceremony on the Main Stage, held April 17 in Las Vegas, Nev.




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NAB Launches New “We Are Broadcasters” Ad Campaign

The National Association of Broadcasters today announced the launch of new spots focused on the enduring value of local broadcasting and the commitment of TV and radio stations across the country to deliver trusted information in convenient, modern and familiar ways.




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"60 Minutes" to Receive Insight Award from Library of American Broadcasting Foundation at 2023 NAB Show

Venerated television news magazine “60 Minutes” will receive the second annual Insight Award from the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) during the Welcome Session at the 2023 NAB Show on April 17 in Las Vegas, Nev. The award recognizes the iconic program’s 55-year history of excellence in broadcast journalism.




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NAB Show Hosts 4th Global Next Gen Broadcasting Conference in Partnership with Korea Radio Promotion Association

The 2023 NAB Show will host the 4th Global Next Gen Broadcasting Conference, co-produced by NAB and the Korea Radio Promotion Association (RAPA) on Sunday, April 16 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm PT in Room W208/209 in the Las Vegas Convention West Hall.




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NAB Show Goes LIVE With Daily Coverage of Global Broadcast, Media and Entertainment Marketplace

Washington, D.C. -- NAB Show will partner with Broadcast Beat Studios to run a live remote-production broadcast from the Show Floor that will air internationally over the internet. NAB Show LIVE will run each day of the 2023 NAB Show, April 15-19, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. PDT (9 a.m.-2 p.m. PDT Wednesday) in Las Vegas, Nev., creating an immersive experience for viewers who want to see exhibitor interviews, demos, new product spotlights, Experiential Zone experiences, and other on-floor events.




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Opening Session of NAB Broadcast Engineering and IT Conference Shines Light on a Bright Future for Broadcasting

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- The Opening Session of the 77th NAB Broadcast Engineering and Information Technology (BEIT) Conference began at NAB Show 2023 today, celebrating new advancements in broadcasting technology and services.




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NAB President and CEO Discusses State of the Broadcast Industry at NAB Show 2023

Las Vegas, Nev. -- During the Welcome Session at NAB Show 2023 today, NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt spoke with Univision Los Angeles' Gabriela Teissier in a fireside chat about the state of the broadcast industry. LeGeyt discussed a wide range of topics, including:




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NAB Releases New Spots for Broadcasters for "Depend on AM" Campaign

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters today released new radio spots and digital ads highlighting the importance of AM radio in the automobile. These tools include a direct call to action for consumers to contact Congress and will further enhance NAB's advocacy efforts to keep AM radio in the car dashboard.




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NAB Urges Federal Court to Require FCC to Act on Delayed Broadcast Ownership Review

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) filed a petition for mandamus in federal court today seeking to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to expeditiously complete its long-pending 2018 quadrennial review of broadcast ownership rules.




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Broadcasters’ Public Service Honored During Celebration of Service to America Awards

WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) honored the recipients of the 2023 Celebration of Service to America Awards tonight during a gala held at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. The awards, presented by Bonneville International and Hearst Television, honor the impact and excellence in community service and philanthropy by local radio and television stations.




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NAB and NASBA to Host Conference Addressing Critical Issues Facing Future of Broadcasting

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Broadcasters from around the country will gather in Washington, D.C. on June 13-14 for a two-day event focused on two important issues affecting the future of radio and television broadcasting. Hosted by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations (NASBA), the conference will focus on broadcasters' response to certain automakers removing AM radio from their newer model vehicles and a regulatory proceeding examining carriage of broadcast television programming on streaming platforms.




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Joint Statement of the National Association of Broadcasters and Canadian Association of Broadcasters on Meta’s News Blocking

Washington, D.C. – In response to Meta blocking news on Facebook and Instagram for Canadian users after the passage of Canada’s Online News Act, the following joint statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt and CAB President Kevin Desjardins:




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NAB Honored with Emmy Award Recognizing a Century of Innovation in Broadcasting

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will honor the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) with the Philo T. Farnsworth Corporate Achievement Award at the 75th Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards on October 18, 2023, in Los Angeles, Calif.




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NAB and LABF Host Webinar and Session on Preserving Broadcast History

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) will host a webinar on the importance of documenting and preserving broadcast history for future generations. The webinar will air on August 23 at 2 p.m. from NAB’s state-of-the-art studio in Washington, D.C.




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Curtis LeGeyt Urges Congressional Action to Ensure Continued Consumer Access to Local Broadcasting

WASHINGTON, D.C. – NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt testified today at a House Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing titled "Lights, Camera, Subscriptions: State of the Video Marketplace."




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NAB Show New York Launches New Broadcast Content Summit Spotlighting Insights, Strategies and Networking

WASHINGTON, D.C. – NAB Show New York is proud to introduce the new Broadcast Content Summit, offering customized tracks for television and radio. Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), this exclusive conference scheduled for Thursday, October 26, is tailored for content creators, programmers, talent and station managers.




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NABLF Welcomes 2024 Broadcast Leadership Training Program Class

WASHINGTON, DC -- The NAB Leadership Foundation (NABLF) officially kicked off the 2024 Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) program last week at NAB Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Since BLT's inception, nearly 400 broadcasters have graduated from NABLF’s flagship program and over 70 percent have been promoted one or more times since graduating. In addition, 60 graduates have owned or currently own broadcast stations, and eight BLT graduates currently serve on the NAB Board of Directors.




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NAB CEO Talks Advocacy, Broadcast Priorities During Members-Only Town Hall

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) hosted a virtual town hall today to provide updates on NAB’s policy priorities for the rest of the year and answer member questions. NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt and Executive Vice President of Industry Affairs April Carty-Sipp discussed the association’s advocacy efforts, educational initiatives and innovation projects.




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Curtis LeGeyt Spotlights Importance of Broadcast News in Age of Misinformation at Media Institute Gala

WASHINGTON, D.C. – NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt was the featured speaker at The Media Institute's "Free Speech America" Gala last night. The event corresponded with Free Speech Week, the nationwide annual celebration of America’s constitutional guarantees of free speech and freedom of the press that runs October 16-22.




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2023 Celebration of Service to America Awards Broadcasts Nationally

WASHINGTON, DC -- A one-hour television and radio special of the 2023 Celebration of Service to America Awards will air nationally on over 700 local television and radio broadcast stations across the country beginning today, November 27 through December 24, 2023.