of NAB Statement on Retirement of Fred Upton By www.nab.org Published On :: 5 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to announced retirement by Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI-6) upon the completion of the current congressional term on January 3, 2023, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Full Article
of NAB Statement on House Judiciary Committee Passage of PRESS Act By www.nab.org Published On :: 7 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to yesterday's passage by the House Judiciary Committee of H.R.4330 - Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act (PRESS Act), which would establish protections for journalists at the federal level regarding the revelation of their confidential sources except in defined circumstances such as threats to national security, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Full Article
of NAB Opens State-of-the-Art Media Production Facility at Headquarters Building By www.nab.org Published On :: 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today the completion of a new state-of-the-art media production facility at NAB's headquarters, located at 1 M Street, SE in Washington, D.C. The buildout of the facility, including a studio and media hub, was made possible by donations of critical equipment and studio design services from leading companies in the business of content creation and management. Full Article
of NAB Leadership Foundation Announces Finalists for 23rd Annual Celebration of Service to America Awards By www.nab.org Published On :: 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EST 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. Full Article
of NAB Statement on Passing of Former Sen. Orrin Hatch By www.nab.org Published On :: 23 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the passing of former Sen. Orrin Hatch, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Full Article
of Curtis LeGeyt Delivers State of the Industry Address at 2022 NAB Show By www.nab.org Published On :: 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EST Las Vegas, Nev. -- National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt delivered his inaugural State of the Industry address during the 2022 NAB Show. Full Article
of NAB Show Announces Winners of 2022 Product of the Year Award By www.nab.org Published On :: 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EST Las Vegas, Nev. -- NAB Show today announced the winners of the fourth annual Product of the Year Awards during a live awards ceremony on April 26 at the 2022 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev. The awards recognize the most significant and promising new products and technologies exhibited for the first time at the 2022 NAB Show. Full Article
of NAB Launches “The Best of NAB Show Amplified” By www.nab.org Published On :: 16 May 2022 00:00:00 EST Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the launch of “The Best of NAB Show Amplified,” a collection of recorded sessions from the 2022 NAB Show, held April 23 – 27, 2022, in Las Vegas, is now available for purchase to stream through video-on-demand. Full Article
of NAB Leadership Foundation Announces Host and Celebrity Presenters for Celebration of Service to America Awards By www.nab.org Published On :: 19 May 2022 00:00:00 EST 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. Full Article
of In Surprise Ruling, FCC Denies Request for Extension of FM Booster Stations Comment Deadline By www.nab.org Published On :: 24 May 2022 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Federal Communications Commission denied a joint request by NAB and NPR for a two-week extension of the comment deadline in a proceeding on FM broadcast booster stations. The following statement can be attributed to NAB Chief Legal Officer Rick Kaplan: Full Article
of NAB Show Announces Winners of NABiQ Innovation Challenge By www.nab.org Published On :: 26 May 2022 00:00:00 EST Washington, D.C. -- Winning projects have been announced for NABiQ, a new networking series focused on innovation and held at the 2022 NAB Show, April 23 – 27, 2022 in Las Vegas. Winners were selected for challenges related to NAB Show’s content pillars of Create, Connect and Capitalize. Full Article
of NAB Statement on Passing of William O’Shaughnessy By www.nab.org Published On :: 31 May 2022 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the passing of Whitney Global Media Owner William O'Shaughnessy, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Full Article
of FEMA Administrator Highlights Important Role of Broadcasters During Disasters By www.nab.org Published On :: 1 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EST 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. Full Article
of NAB Leadership Foundation Honors Broadcasters’ Public Service at Celebration of Service to America Awards By www.nab.org Published On :: 7 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EST 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. Full Article
of National Association of Broadcasters Launches Campaign Supporting Ukrainian Children By www.nab.org Published On :: 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EST 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. Full Article
of NAB Statement on House Appropriations Committee Passage of Legislation Permitting Legalized Cannabis Advertising By www.nab.org Published On :: 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EST Washington, D.C. – The House Appropriations Committee advanced the FY 2023 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill which included language that would prevent the FCC from taking administrative action against broadcasters that accept cannabis advertisements consistent with the law of the state or jurisdiction in which the station is licensed. Full Article
of NABLF 2022 Celebration of Service to America Awards Broadcasts Nationally By www.nab.org Published On :: 8 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST 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. Full Article
of NAB Announces the Promotion of Four to Senior Vice President By www.nab.org Published On :: 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters announced the promotions of four employees in its Government Relations, Technology and Legal and Regulatory Affairs departments to senior vice president, effective July 1. Full Article
of NAB Statement on House Passage of Legislation Permitting Legalized Cannabis Advertising By www.nab.org Published On :: 20 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the FY 2023 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill, which included language that would prevent the FCC from taking administrative action against broadcasters that accept cannabis advertisements consistent with the law of the state or jurisdiction in which the station is licensed. Full Article
of Tamron Hall Joins NAB Leadership Foundation Board of Directors; Assumes Industry Ambassador Role By www.nab.org Published On :: 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST 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. Full Article
of NAB Statement on Senate Introduction of Cannabis Advertising Legislation By www.nab.org Published On :: 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to Sen. Ben Ray Luján’s (D-NM) introduction of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Advertising Act, which would clarify that local radio and television broadcasters may air cannabis advertisements in states where it is legal without the threat of administrative action from the FCC, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Full Article
of NAB Statement on Passing of Rep. Jackie Walorski By www.nab.org Published On :: 3 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to the death of Rep. Jackie Walorski and two of her staffers in a car accident, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Full Article
of NAB Statement on Passing of Vin Scully By www.nab.org Published On :: 3 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to the passing of NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee Vin Scully, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Full Article
of NAB Appoints Three to Board of Directors By www.nab.org Published On :: 9 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Catherine Badalamente, president and CEO of Graham Media Group, and Phil Tahtakran, SVP, Head of Federal Government Affairs for NBCUniversal, were appointed to the NAB Television Board of Directors, and Kevin Godwin, SVP for Townsquare Media, was appointed to the NAB Radio Board of Directors, effective immediately. The appointments were made by NAB TV Board Chair Perry Sook and NAB Radio Board Chair Bill Wilson, respectively, in accordance with NAB bylaws. Full Article
of NAB Statement on Passing of Jim Thompson By www.nab.org Published On :: 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to the passing of Broadcasters Foundation of America President Jim Thompson, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Full Article
of PILOT Announces Launch of Broadcaster Direct-to-Consumer Audience Engagement Accelerator By www.nab.org Published On :: 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EST 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. Full Article
of NAB Statement on Passing of Ed Christian By www.nab.org Published On :: 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the passing of Saga Communications founder, Chairman, President and CEO Ed Christian, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Full Article
of Majority of House of Representatives Now Cosponsoring Local Radio Freedom Act By www.nab.org Published On :: 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives are now cosponsoring the Local Radio Freedom Act, a resolution opposing "any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge" on local broadcast radio stations. The Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA), which signals members of Congress's opposition to any potential legislation that imposes new performance royalties on broadcast radio stations for music airplay, now has 222 cosponsors in the House and 28 in the Senate. Full Article
of NAB Statement on Passing of Lowry Mays By www.nab.org Published On :: 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the passing of Clear Channel Communications founder and CEO, Lowry Mays, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Full Article
of NAB Statement on House Passage of PRESS Act By www.nab.org Published On :: 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to today's House of Representatives passage of H.R.4330 - Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act (PRESS Act), which would establish protections for journalists at the federal level regarding the revelation of their confidential sources except in defined circumstances such as threats to national security, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Full Article
of NAB Statement on Introduction of Performance Royalty Bill in Senate By www.nab.org Published On :: 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA) companion bill introduced today in the Senate, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Full Article
of Haro Appointed to NAB TV Board of Directors By www.nab.org Published On :: 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. – Steve Haro, executive vice president for government affairs for TelevisaUnivision, has been appointed to the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Television Board of Directors by Television Board Chair Perry Sook in accordance with NAB by-laws. The appointment is effective immediately. Full Article
of NAB Statement on Senate Judiciary Committee Passage of the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act By www.nab.org Published On :: 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to passage by the Senate Judiciary Committee of the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Full Article
of New Study Details Impact of Third-Party Data Phase-Out on Local Broadcasting By www.nab.org Published On :: 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EST 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. Full Article
of NAB Statement on the Passing of Jim Bohannon By www.nab.org Published On :: 12 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to the passing of Jim Bohannon, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Full Article
of NAB Statement Regarding Announced Markup of American Music Fairness Act By www.nab.org Published On :: 2 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EST Washington, D.C. -- In response to the announcement by the House Judiciary Committee that it will markup the American Music Fairness Act next week, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Full Article
of NAB Statement on House Judiciary Committee Markup of American Music Fairness Act By www.nab.org Published On :: 7 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EST Washington, D.C. -- In response to the House Judiciary Committee's markup of the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA), the following statement can be attributed to NAB CEO and President Curtis LeGeyt: Full Article
of NAB Statement on Congressional Passage of Low Power Protection Act By www.nab.org Published On :: 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EST Washington, D.C. -- In response to congressional passage of the Low Power Protection Act, which provides eligible low power television stations a long-overdue opportunity to obtain interference protections, the following can be attributed to NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Full Article
of NAB Statement on Passing of Barbara Walters By www.nab.org Published On :: 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EST Washington, D.C. -- In response to the passing of Barbara Walters, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Full Article
of NAB Statement on the Passing of Walter Ulloa By www.nab.org Published On :: 3 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EST Washington, D.C. -- In response to the passing of Entravision CEO Walter Ulloa, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Full Article
of NAB Statement on Signing into Law of the Low Power Protection Act By www.nab.org Published On :: 6 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EST Washington, D.C. -- In response to President Joe Biden signing into law the Low Power Protection Act, which provides eligible low power television stations a long-overdue opportunity to obtain interference protections, the following can be attributed to NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Full Article
of The National Association of Broadcasters and NAB Show Celebrate Centennial Year By www.nab.org Published On :: 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EST 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. Full Article
of The NAB Leadership Foundation Announces Call for Entries for 2023 Celebration of Service to America Awards By www.nab.org Published On :: 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EST 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. Full Article
of NAB Show and Future Media Conferences Expand Training for Creative Professionals By www.nab.org Published On :: 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EST Washington, D.C./New York - NAB Show and Future Media Conferences (FMC), producer of Post|Production World (P|PW), are adding three unique and comprehensive training conferences for creative professional at NAB Show, April 15 – 19 in Las Vegas. In addition to the legacy P|PW conference for production and post-production specialists, the 2023 NAB Show will feature: Full Article
of NAB Statement on Introduction of Legislation Imposing New Performance Fees on Local Radio By www.nab.org Published On :: 2 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EST Washington, D.C. -- In response to today’s introduction of the American Music Fairness Act, legislation that would impose a new performance fee on broadcast radio stations, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Full Article
of NAB Hails Introduction of Resolution Opposing New Performance Fee on Local Radio By www.nab.org Published On :: 6 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A bipartisan coalition of 117 members of the House of Representatives introduced a resolution in Congress today opposing "any new performance fee, tax, royalty or other charge" on local broadcast radio stations. The Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) signals policymakers’ opposition to any potential legislation that would impose new performance fees on broadcast radio stations for music airplay. Full Article
of NAB Inducts Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Garcia into Broadcasting Hall of Fame By www.nab.org Published On :: 6 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EST 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. Full Article
of NAB Show to Explore Next Generation of Content Delivery Systems By www.nab.org Published On :: 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EST Washington, D.C. -- The NAB Show Broadcast Engineering and IT (BEIT) Conference will offer forward-focused insights into the technical issues, challenges and opportunities affecting the future of content delivery ecosystems. Produced in partnership with the Society of Broadcast Engineers, the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers and the North American Broadcasters Association, the conference will run April 15–18, 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Full Article
of NAB Applauds Senate Introduction of Local Radio Freedom Act By www.nab.org Published On :: 9 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A bipartisan coalition of 13 senators led by Sens. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and John Barrasso (R-WY) introduced a resolution today opposing "any new performance fee, tax, royalty or other charge" on local broadcast radio stations. The Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) signals policymakers’ opposition to any potential legislation that would impose new performance fees on broadcast radio stations for music airplay. Full Article
of Twelve Representatives, One Senator Added as Cosponsors of Local Radio Freedom Act By www.nab.org Published On :: 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Twelve members of the House of Representatives and one senator have added their support to a resolution opposing "any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge" on local broadcast radio stations. The Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA), which signals the opposition of members of Congress to any potential legislation that imposes new performance royalties on broadcast radio stations for music airplay, now has 167 cosponsors in the House and 21 in the Senate. Full Article