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NAB Leadership Foundation Announces 2021 Service to America Award Winners




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Congressional Veterans Affairs Committee Leadership Awarded Inaugural Dingell Award




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NAB Offers Webinar on Recruiting and On-Boarding Empowered and Diverse Workforces

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and TriNet, a leading provider of comprehensive human resources for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), will present an exclusive webinar for NAB members on July 21st at 1 p.m. ET focused on recruiting and on-boarding an empowered, diverse workforce. NAB members will receive an email invitation with registration information for this free webinar.




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2021 NAB Marconi Radio Award Finalists Announced




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Media Organizations File Petition Challenging FCC Rules Mandating Foreign Sponsorship ID Disclosures




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NAB Show Provides Updates on Health and Safety Protocols

Washington, D.C. -- National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Executive Vice President of Global Connections and Events Chris Brown today issued the following letter to the NAB Show community regarding health and safety plans for the 2021 NAB Show:




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NAB Show Announces Curated Show Floor Tours Program




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#GALSNGEAR Announces Program for NAB Show




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Anna Chauvet Joins NAB as Vice President of Public Policy

Washington, D.C. -- Anna Chauvet has joined the National Association of Broadcasters as vice president of Public Policy, effective today. Chauvet will report to Shawn Donilon, executive vice president of Government Relations.




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PILOT Announces Winners of the 2021 Innovation Challenge




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Media Ownership Rules Are Detrimental to Competition, Localism and Diversity, NAB Says

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).




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An Important Message From NAB Show




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NAB Launches New Ad Campaign Emphasizing the Importance of Trusted, Local Broadcast Journalism

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today launched new spots underscoring the importance of fact-based broadcast radio and television journalism at a time when misinformation is running rampant on social media.




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NAB Statement on Polling Regarding Performance Royalty on Broadcast Radio

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to polling conducted by musicFIRST regarding a performance royalty on local broadcast radio stations for music airplay, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:




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NAB Presents 2021 Marconi Radio Awards and State of the Industry Address Online




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2021 BEIT Conference Presentations and Proceedings to Be Released Digitally




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NAB Statement on Announced Retirement of Congressman Mike Doyle

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to the announcement by Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA-18), chairman of the House Communications and Technology Subcommittee, that he will retire from Congress upon the completion of the current congressional term on January 3, 2023, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:




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NAB Statement on FCC Nominations of Jessica Rosenworcel and Gigi Sohn

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to President Joe Biden nominating Jessica Rosenworcel as chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission and Gigi Sohn as commissioner, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:




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Create, Connect and Capitalize: New NAB Show Experience Will Spotlight Innovation and Maximize Networking

Washington, D.C. -- The 2022 NAB Show, April 23–27, will feature distinct destinations focused on three main pillars associated with the content lifecycle. Designated “Create,” “Connect” and “Capitalize,” and situated throughout the North Hall, Central Hall and new West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, each area offers renewed opportunities for learning, discovery and engagement.




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NAB Announces Winners of Annual Product of the Year Awards




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NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith Delivers 2021 State of the Industry Address

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith delivered a State of the Industry address today. 




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2021 NAB Marconi Radio Awards Winners Announced




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National Radio Systems Committee Announces New Working Group Leadership

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). 




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Jim Bohannon to Be Inducted Into NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame

Jim Bohannon, host of the "Jim Bohannon Show" will be the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame radio inductee for 2022.




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Curtis LeGeyt Assumes President and CEO Position at NAB

Curtis LeGeyt has assumed the president and chief executive officer position at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), effective January 1. LeGeyt takes the helm after a 12-year run by former Oregon Senator Gordon Smith, who has transitioned to an advisory and advocacy role with NAB.




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NAB Show and American Society of Cinematographers Partner on Educational Workshops




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New NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt Shares Vision and Outlook for Broadcasting in Town Hall

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- New National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt shared his vision and outlook for the organization and the broadcasting industry in a virtual town hall for NAB members today. LeGeyt was joined by members of NAB’s policy team for a briefing on legislative and regulatory issues facing broadcasters, as well as an update on the association’s work to support diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the industry.




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Testimony of Joel Oxley at Congressional Hearing on Journalism Competition and Preservation Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hubbard Broadcasting Senior Vice President and General Manager Joel Oxley testified today before the Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights at a hearing titled "Breaking the News – Journalism, Competition, and the Effects of Market Power on a Free Press."




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Testimony of Curtis LeGeyt at Congressional Hearing on Performance Royalty on Broadcast Radio

WASHINGTON, D.C. – NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt testified today before the House Judiciary Committee at a hearing on imposing a performance royalty on local radio stations for music airplay.




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NAB Show to Highlight Cutting-Edge Developments, Expanding Opportunities of Next Gen TV

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.




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Top Radio Executives Lead NAB Show Session on Industry Transformation

Washington, D.C. -- David Field of Audacy and Bob Pittman of iHeartMedia will discuss how they have transformed their business in response to the pandemic and with an eye to the future during a NAB Show session titled “Transforming Radio in the Audio Renaissance,” Monday, April 25, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in Las Vegas, Nev.




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NAB Announces 2022 Crystal Radio Award Finalists

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters announced the 50 finalists for the 35th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards.




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NAB Announces 2022 Digital Leadership Award Honoree

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.




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NAB Announces Recipients of 2022 Engineering Achievement Awards

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.




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NAB Statement Opposing the Broadcasting of Russian-Sponsored Programming

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:




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PILOT Announces Winning Teams for 2022 Innovation Challenge

Washington, D.C. -- PILOT, the technology innovation initiative of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), today announced the three winners of the 2022 PILOT Innovation Challenge. Winners will receive relevant mentorship, feedback, travel support and exhibit space at the 2022 NAB Show, held April 23–27 in Las Vegas, Nev.




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NAB Show Symposium to Tackle Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) will host a Diversity Symposium on Sunday, April 24 from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the 2022 NAB Show in Las Vegas. The symposium, designed to help broadcast organizations develop corporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies and embrace diversity in media and the workplace, is open to all NAB Show attendees.




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NAB Launches On-Air Campaign Opposing Performance Fee on Local Radio

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Radio Board of Directors voted unanimously on Friday, March 18 to approve an on-air campaign to educate listeners on the significant harm of legislation that would impose a performance fee on broadcast radio.




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NAB Show Announces #GALSNGEAR Women’s Leadership Summit

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.




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LeVar Burton to Receive Inaugural Insight Award from Library of American Broadcasting Foundation at 2022 NAB Show

Washington, D.C. -- Actor, director and educator LeVar Burton will receive the first-ever Insight Award from the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to broadcasting, history and American culture. Burton will be honored during the NAB Show Welcome on Monday, April 25 in Las Vegas, Nev.




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FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to Hold Fireside Chat at 2022 NAB Show

Washington, D.C. -- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt will participate in a fireside chat on the NAB Show Main Stage on April 25, 2022 at 10 a.m. in Las Vegas, Nev.




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Ashleigh Banfield to Interview Lester Holt in NAB Show Main Stage Session

Washington, D.C. – Award-winning journalist Ashleigh Banfield, host of “Banfield” on NewsNation, will reunite with her former MSNBC co-anchor, Lester Holt, the NBC Nightly News anchor and managing editor. Holt will join her “Rising Tide: The Value in Mentoring Others” series during the NAB Show Opening Main Stage session on Sunday, April 24 at 1:15 p.m. in Las Vegas, NV.




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NAB PILOT Develops Transmitter Identification Resource for NextGen TV Stations

Washington, D.C. -- PILOT, the innovation wing of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), today announced the development of a NextGen TV Transmission ID (TxID) table for voluntary use by broadcasters using the ATSC 3.0 transmission standard. The table and TxID codes can be used to identify individual transmissions for testing, measurement, interference identification and other differentiation purposes.




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NAB Board Election Results Announced

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters has announced the results of the 2022 NAB Radio and Television Board elections. The two-year terms of the elected board members will begin in June 2022.




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NAB Leadership Foundation Announces Finalists for 23rd Annual Celebration of Service to America Awards

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.




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2022 NAB Crystal Radio Award Winners Announced

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the 10 winners of the 35th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards. Since 1987, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards have recognized radio stations for their year-round commitment to community service. The 2022 NAB Crystal Radio Award recipients listed below were chosen from 50 previously announced finalists.




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NAB Show Announces Winners of 2022 Product of the Year Award

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.




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Attendance Announced for 2022 NAB Show

Las Vegas, Nev. -- The National Association of Broadcasters announced today preliminary registered attendance of 52,468 for the 2022 NAB Show, the world’s largest annual convention for broadcasters and the broader media, entertainment and technology industries.




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Alex Siciliano Joins NAB as Senior Communications Strategist

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that Alex Siciliano has joined the organization as senior communications strategist, effective April 27. Siciliano reports to NAB Chief of Staff and Executive Vice President of Public Affairs Michelle Lehman.




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NAB Statement on ACA Connects President and CEO Matt Polka Stepping Down

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to ACA Connects President and CEO Matt Polka stepping down, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: