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:

Washington, D.C. -- The regulatory framework governing ownership of broadcast radio and television stations harms broadcasters’ ability to compete in the marketplace, impedes localism and fails to promote diversity in ownership, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) said in comments filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Washington, D.C. – Leadership changes were announced today for two key working groups of the National Radio Systems Committee (NRSC), a technical standards-setting body co-sponsored by National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). 

Washington, D.C. – Stephen J. Dubner and Dr. Steven Levitt, co-authors of the “Freakonomics” book series and podcast hosts on the Freakonomics Radio Network, will keynote NAB Show’s closing session, “Why the Media & Entertainment Industry Should Think Like a Freak” on Wednesday, April 27 on the NAB Main Stage. NAB Show will be held April 23-27 in Las Vegas, Nev.

Washington, D.C. -- The 2022 NAB Show will explore the ongoing deployment of Next Gen TV in broadcast television markets across the country and how broadcasters are utilizing the cutting-edge transmission standard to develop consumer-friendly features, capitalize on new content opportunities and unlock new revenue streams. Next Gen TV exhibits, demonstrations and sessions will take place throughout NAB Show, held April 23–27 in Las Vegas, Nev.

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.

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that Jeremy Sinon, vice president of Digital Strategy for Hubbard Radio, is the recipient of the 2022 Digital Leadership Award. Sinon will be recognized at the 2022 NAB Show, held April 23–27 in Las Vegas.

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that Xperi Corporation’s Ashruf El-Dinary and Capitol Broadcasting Company’s Peter Sockett are the recipients of the 2022 NAB Engineering Achievement Awards. They will be recognized at the 2022 NAB Show, held April 23–27 in Las Vegas.

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.

Washington, D.C. -- Social media star and fitness instructor Cody Rigsby will discuss his focus on making exercise fun and Peloton’s impact on the multi-billion-dollar fitness industry during an NAB Show Main Stage session titled “You’re Doing Great, Boo: A Conversation With Cody Rigsby” on Tuesday, April 26 at 3:30 p.m. in Las Vegas, Nev.

Washington, D.C. -- #GALSNGEAR, in partnership with the National Association of Broadcasters, will host an in-person Women’s Leadership Summit and other content and networking events at the 2022 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev.. #GALSNGEAR® works to ensure women in media, entertainment and technology gain visibility, as well as facilitates high-level learning and networking opportunities at industry events.

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. 

Washington, D.C. -- The 2022 NAB Show will explore the latest technologies and techniques reinventing the storytelling process through special sessions, deep dive examinations and panel discussions. Content creators will gain exclusive insight into the creative choices and innovations behind recent hit film and television productions during NAB Show, held April 23–27 in Las Vegas, Nev.

Washington, D.C. -- NAB Show attendees will navigate a convention floor featuring some of the world’s leading brands and companies, as well as first-time exhibitors and innovation zones showcasing the most cutting-edge advancements changing the broadcast, media and entertainment industries. The 2022 NAB Show will run April 23–27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC).

Washington, D.C. -- NAB Show the world’s largest annual conference for broadcast , entertainment and technology professionals, will host attendees from 154 countries and exhibiting companies from 38 nations at the 2022 NAB Show, held April 23 – 27 in Las Vegas, Nev.

WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) today announced the finalists for the 2022 Celebration of Service to America Awards, which recognize local broadcasters’ outstanding service to their communities. Category winners will be announced live at the awards ceremony, which will return as an in-person event on June 7, 2022.

The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) today announced it will honor GEICO with the 2022 Corporate Leadership Award during the 2022 Celebration of Service to America Awards. The award will be presented during an in-person ceremony on June 7.

Washington, D.C. -- The NAB Leadership Foundation (NABLF) is now accepting applications for the 2023 Technology Apprenticeship Program (TAP) through June 15. The program is designed to train, inform and recruit a diverse workforce that meets the technology and engineering needs of the broadcast community.

Washington, D.C. -- Renowned actor and television personality Mario Lopez will host the Celebration of Service to America Awards on June 7, 2022, at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF), the ceremony recognizes local broadcasters’ outstanding service to their communities. The 2022 program will be held in person and professionally produced for airing later on television stations across the country.

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) will present esteemed chef and humanitarian José Andrés with the Service to America Leadership Award, the Foundation’s highest individual honor. The award, which honors an individual’s commitment to advocacy and public service, will be presented during the Celebration of Service to America Awards on June 7 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.

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.

Washington, D.C. – Award-winning entertainer, author and entrepreneur Patti LaBelle will receive the Service to America Leadership Award from the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) during the Celebration of Service to America Awards on June 7 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. LaBelle joins chef and humanitarian José Andrés as a recipient of this year’s Service to America Leadership Award, NABLF’s highest individual citation that is presented in recognition of honorees’ commitment to advocacy and public service.

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.

Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF), in partnership with Hearst Television, announced a new fellowship program honoring the legacy of distinguished broadcast professional Emerson Coleman last night at the Celebration of Service to America Awards. Through the Emerson Coleman Fellowship (ECF), NABLF and Hearst Television will work to create a more diverse workforce at every level of the broadcast industry that is representative of the communities served. 

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.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit vacated the Federal Communications Commission’s foreign sponsorship identification rule that had required radio and TV broadcasters to undertake independent investigations by searching federal government databases for information about the sponsors of programming. As NAB argued, the Court held that federal law only authorizes the Commission to require stations to obtain sponsorship identification information from their own employees and from program sponsors, not from any other sources.

Washington, D.C. – Two-time Emmy Award-winning talk show host, journalist, producer and author Tamron Hall has been appointed to the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF), NABLF Board Chair Darrell Brown announced today. In addition, Hall will serve in the newly created position of industry ambassador, working with NABLF on campaigns and fundraising efforts to help shape the future of the Foundation.

The 2022 NAB Show New York will showcase hands-on learning and interactive product discovery with more than 230 leading-edge companies, including 32 first-time exhibitors. NAB Show New York takes place October 19-20, 2022, at the Javits Center.

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.

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the NAB Leadership Foundation (NABLF) hosted a Human Resources and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Forum on November 15. The one-day symposium, open to senior human resources and DEI executives and professionals in the broadcast industry, focused on creating dialogue and exchanging ideas among broadcast companies regarding talent management, retention and DEI best practices.

Washington, D.C. -- NAB Vice President of Government Relations Charlyn Stanberry has been named one of the 2022 Top Lobbyists by the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics (NILE). The award recognizes 100 honorees from associations, non-profits, firms and corporations that achieved professional success while demonstrating a commitment to giving back to their community.

Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) today launched The Future Leaders Fund, a new fundraising campaign in support of the foundation’s mission to create a more diverse, innovative and vibrant workforce. NABLF board member and broadcast ambassador Tamron Hall kicked off the campaign with a video message encouraging broadcasters to donate to The Future Leaders Fund this holiday season.

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Leadership Foundation is now accepting entries for the 2023 Celebration of Service to America Awards. The awards competition spotlights excellence in community service by local radio and television stations across the country.

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.

Washington, D.C. -- The NAB Show floor will feature some of the world's leading brands and companies, as well as first-time exhibitors and innovation zones showcasing the most cutting-edge technology advancements for media and entertainment. The 2023 NAB Show will run April 15–19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC).

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.

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that Beasley Media Group's Michael Cooney and NBCUniversal Local's H. Douglas Lung are the recipients of the 2023 NAB Engineering Achievement Awards. They will be honored at the We Are Broadcasters Awards, held on the Main Stage of the 2023 NAB Show on April 18 at 10 a.m.

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that Lora Dennis, executive vice president of Digital Media for NBCUniveral Local, is the recipient of the 2023 Digital Leadership Award. She will receive the award at the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame Ceremony, held on the Main Stage of the 2023 NAB Show on April 17 at 1 p.m.

Washington, D.C. -- Jesse Kobayashi, VFX producer on "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," will take the NAB Show Main Stage on April 16 to discuss how Blackmagic Design, Company 3 and AWS collaborated to create an entirely cloud-based infrastructure for conform, color-grading and delivery on one of the largest television shows in history.

Washington, D.C. -- Award-winning actor, writer and producer Brett Goldstein will take NAB Show into his process in creating compelling content that resonates with audiences and that has made him one of Hollywood's most sought-after multihyphenates in a fireside chat on April 17 at 4:00 p.m. on the Main Stage of the 2023 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev.

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.

Washington, D.C. -- NAB Show will host its third annual NAB Diversity Symposium, open to all attendees, from April 16-17, at the 2023 NAB Show in Las Vegas. Designed to help broadcast organizations develop corporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies and embrace diversity in media and the workplace, this year's symposium will focus on inclusion.

WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) today announced the recipients for the 2023 Celebration of Service to America Awards, which recognize local broadcasters’ outstanding service to their communities. Category winners will be honored at the awards ceremony on June 6, 2023, at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.