Business and Law
Smith Goes to the Hill to Talk Vaccines
NAB leader points to broadcasters’ ability to message locally
NAB
Business and Law
NAB Radio Board Gets New Members
Chris Ornelas, former COO, is among the newly elected
People News
Stanberry Joins NAB Lobbying Team
Has experience on the Hill, at MMTC and in private sector
News Makers
Gordon Smith Will Step Down From NAB in December
Curtis LeGeyt to become new head of association
People News
Babin of Cox Joins NAB Radio Board
He is also active with RAB and Georgia Association of Broadcasters
Business and Law
New NAB Committee Will Address Diversity and Inclusion
The advisory group will provide insights and recommendations on ways to advance equity in...
Headlines
2021 Celebration of Service Nominations Open
NAB Leadership Foundation sets deadline for March 5
Business and Law
NAB to Supreme Court: Deregulation Is Statutory Prime Directive in Ownership Rule Review
Files brief in advance of oral argument on FCC broadcast ownership decision
Programming and Sales
NAB Explores “Vaccine Education Messaging”
Regional approach highlighted in partnership with Reynolds Journalism Institute
Business and Law
NAB States Ownership Case at High Court
Says FCC can change rules without reviewing impact on minority/female ownership
Business and Law
NAB to FCC: Proposed Regulatory Fee Process Unfair to Broadcasters
Calls for a change in the methodology so broadcasters aren’t paying twice to cover...
Business and Law
NAB Says FCC Should Stick to Its Decision on LP-250
NAB approves but LP-250 supporters say the agency does not offer rationale for denial
Programming and Sales
NAB Launches Campaign Celebrating the First Amendment
The campaign includes a toolkit with on-air and digital resources for broadcasters
Business and Law
NAB: Local Journalism Under Threat From Dominant Digital Platforms
Digital giants impose policies that impede stations’ ability to monetize their own content online,...
Business and Law
NAB Opens New Broadcast Resource Hub
The portal is designed to assist broadcasters with aspects like education, training, advocacy and...
Business and Law
NAB: ACAC Seeking “Handouts” With C-Band Lump Sum Demands
Says primary goal is to “line its members’ pockets”
Headlines
Updated: NAB’s Gordon Smith Hospitalized
Association president and CEO did not suffer stroke
Business and Law
NABLF Accepting 2021 Broadcast Leadership Training Applications
Application window open until Aug. 19
Business and Law
NAB’s Pilot Accepting 2020 Innovation Challenge Proposals
Seeking new technology to advance remote television and radio operations
Business and Law
State Broadcasters Push for Local Media Aid in Future Relief Bills
Associations from all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico signed letter
Business and Law
FCC Says TV Ownership Rules Don’t Apply to Broadcast Internet via 3.0
Commission also seeking comments on new uses for NextGen TV
Business and Law
Renovations Underway at Old NAB Headquarters
Association has a new building near Nationals Park
Headlines
Fall Radio Show in Nashville Is Cancelled; Online Event Set Instead
Show will head to New Orleans in 2021 and back to Nashville in 2022
Business and Law
LeGeyt Reiterates NAB Opposition to Performance Fees
In Capitol Hill appearance, he cites local ad revenue as being "currently on life...
Business and Law
NAB Says C-Band Cost Structure Should Await Satellite Transition Details
Association commented on FCC’s preliminary “cost catalog” to be used in reimbursements
People News
NAB’s Dennis Wharton Retiring After 24 Years
New public affairs department announced, to be led by Michelle Lehman
Business and Law
Let’s Investigate Geo-Targeting, NAB Tells FCC
Broadcast association does express some concerns about interference and digital radio compatibility
Business and Law
NAB Presses FCC to Update Its Competition Definitions
Says radio’s fight for relevance and ad dollars is not limited to other broadcasters
Business and Law
NAB Campaign Targets Coronavirus Aid, Federal Ads for Local Stations
Association is encouraging congressional outreach from members and citizens
Headlines
FEMA Effort Provides Masks to Broadcasters
State associations are the conduit; NAB is helping coordinate
Business and Law
Broadcasters Small and Large Pursue PPP Loans
Many did not receive funding in the first round, while bigger broadcast groups seek...
Headlines
2020 NAB Radio Board Members Elected
New board members are Andrew Sutor, Flynn Foster, Tom Koser and Ben Downs
Business and Law
NAB Says FCC Should Act Now to Allow All-Digital on AM
It also favors simple notification process and opposes carrier frequency tolerance standard
Business and Law
NAB Highlights Key Provisions in Stimulus Package
Small-business loans cited; Smith says association will advocate for “further relief for broadcasters”
Business and Law
CISA Letters Support Radio Stations During National Emergency
Travel permission granted to “essential critical infrastructure workforce”
Business and Law
iHeart’s Star-Spangled Broadcast, COVID-19 Continues to Dominate Conversation
Also, news from SAS, RFE and others adjusting to life during the coronavirus pandemic
Business and Law
COVID-19 Update: PSAs Gain Air Time, Organizations Cancel Summer Events
RW continues its aggregation of COVID-19-related updates and news for the radio industry
Headlines
Coronavirus: We Talk With NAB’s Sam Matheny
Digital FM field test delayed; some stations face studio access issues