Programming and Sales
Broadcasters Honored for Community Service
The NAB Leadership Foundation named its award recipients
NAB
Programming and Sales
NABLF Awards Air to on 500+ Local Stations Nationwide
Celebration of Service to America Awards event scheduled for weekend
People News
Bill Wilson Is New NAB Radio Board Chair
David Santrella now will chair the association’s joint board
Business and Law
NAB Supports “DGR Pledge”
Initiative seeks to support diversity and inclusion in policy advocacy
Business and Law
NAB Questions Fee Hike Proposed by FCC for FY2021
The commission is increasing fees to “unfair, unsustainable levels,” the NAB said
Business and Law
FCC Collects Feedback on Using Internet for EAS Alerts
Online alerts would present technical challenges to pure-play streaming services
Business and Law
Sen. Cantwell Touts the Importance of Local Broadcast News
She plans to propose a broadcast tax credit and grant program totaling $2.3 billion...
Programming and Sales
2021 Service to America Award Honors Stations for Community Work
The 28 finalists raised more $43.4 million in funds and donations
Business and Law
Stakeholders Comment on Amendments to EAS
Effort to “repeat national alerts” draws a lot interest
Business and Law
Smith Goes to the Hill to Talk Vaccines
NAB leader points to broadcasters’ ability to message locally
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