The National Association of Broadcasters has launched a podcast intended to deliver timely broadcast industry news for radio and TV stations.
New episodes of “AirTime” will be released every Wednesday morning, highlighting legislative and regulatory developments that could affect local television and radio stations.
The first episode is available now, addressing Washington’s interest in keeping live sports on broadcast TV.
“AirTime is about connecting those real-world impacts to the policy decisions being made in Washington and ensuring our industry, policymakers and the public understand what is at stake,” NAB Chief of Staff and Executive Vice President of Public Affairs Michelle Lehman said in a release.
“AirTime” will deliver insights into the policy decisions and how those decisions could affect local broadcasters.
The debut episode features insights from Jon Miller, president of acquisitions and partnerships at NBC Sports, in a conversation with Puck’s John Ourand at NAB Show.
Miller explains why broadcast television remains important to the future of live sports, citing its ability to deliver large audiences for marquee events.
The episode also explores the policy debate over sports rights, the importance of keeping games available free over the air and NAB’s Game On campaign.
This story initially appeared on Radio World sister brand TV Tech.
