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. -- NAB Show will focus on the rapidly growing FAST TV business in "Fast Channels and Furious Growth," a Main Stage session open to all attendees on April 17 at 2:30 p.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Leaders in streaming and digital distribution will discuss their strategies to harness the worldwide audience's appetite for free, ad-supported television, which hit revenues of roughly $4 billion in the U.S. last year and is projected to triple over the next five years.

Washington, D.C. -- PILOT, the technology innovation initiative of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), today announced Backlight, Hour One and TSV Analytics as the winners of the 2023 PILOT Innovation Challenge. The winners will receive a trip to the 2023 NAB Show, April 15–19, in Las Vegas, with exhibit space on the convention floor in which to demonstrate their products to potential customers, investors and partners.

Washington, D.C. -- The new CineCentral destination at the 2023 NAB Show gives attendees an opportunity to learn side-by-side with Hollywood's award-winning production professionals and gain skills with hands-on training inspired by NAB’s Cine Consortium. CineCentral is located in Central Hall (C7345) and adjacent to the Create Experiential Zone featuring sessions on Cine+Live, the burgeoning live production style where cinematic tools and storytelling is integrated into live entertainment. Additional workshops will be presented by American Cinema Editors, American Society of Cinematographers, International Cinematographers Guild/Local 600 and The Society of Camera Operators.

Washington, D.C. -- The 2023 NAB Show will host an intimate conversation with the creative team behind the Academy Award-winning animated short film, "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse," on Sunday, April 16 at 2:00 p.m. on the Main Stage, open to all attendees. "How to Win an Oscar With a Fully Remote Creative Team" will feature visual artists for the production, which first aired in December 2022, on the BBC, to more than seven million live viewers.

Washington, D.C. -- NAB Show launched a new awards program in 2023 to recognize individuals, companies and products/services for outstanding innovations in media technology that promote conservation and reusability of natural resources and foster economic and social development. The NAB Show Excellence in Sustainability Awards will be presented during a special ceremony on the Main Stage at NAB Show on April 16, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. in Las Vegas. Prior to the awards ceremony, and open to all show attendees, the “Why Sustainability In Media Matters” panel will feature a discussion among industry leaders on sustainability in media today, and what it means for the future.

Venerated television news magazine “60 Minutes” will receive the second annual Insight Award from the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) during the Welcome Session at the 2023 NAB Show on April 17 in Las Vegas, Nev. The award recognizes the iconic program’s 55-year history of excellence in broadcast journalism.

Washington, D.C. -- March 31, 2023 -- The NAB Show will host IMAX on its Main Stage to highlight how the big screen entertainment technology company is going beyond viewer expectations for streaming experiences. "IMAX Beyond the Big Screen" at 5 p.m. on April 16 showcases how IMAX's signature movie-magic technology, combined with best-in-class devices and streaming platforms like Disney+, transport fans beyond the big screen to experience epic content in the home while preserving filmmaker intent and vision.

In response to the introduction of the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA) in the Senate, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:

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, D.C. -- A bipartisan group of 27 U.S. senators, led by Sens. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Todd Young (R-IN), sent a letter today to Federal Communications Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel urging the Commission to take an active role in expediting the continued rollout of the Next Generation TV standard, also known as ATSC 3.0. With over 60% of Americans in range of a Next Gen TV signal, the senators note that, “a successful ATSC 3.0 transition should be a priority of the FCC going forward to ensure that local broadcasters can continue to best serve their communities as a trusted source of local news.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters today announced the promotion of Josh Miely to vice president of Content Design and Development within the organization's Global Connections and Events department – the team that produces NAB Show. Miely will assume the role on April 27 and report to NAB Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Global Connections and Events Chris Brown.

Washington, D.C. -- NAB Show will partner with Broadcast Beat Studios to run a live remote-production broadcast from the Show Floor that will air internationally over the internet. NAB Show LIVE will run each day of the 2023 NAB Show, April 15-19, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. PDT (9 a.m.-2 p.m. PDT Wednesday) in Las Vegas, Nev., creating an immersive experience for viewers who want to see exhibitor interviews, demos, new product spotlights, Experiential Zone experiences, and other on-floor events.

Washington, D.C. -- NAB Show today announced that representatives from more than 160 countries outside the United States have registered to attend the 2023 NAB Show in Las Vegas, April 15-19. As part of its centennial celebration, the 2023 NAB Show aims to share the lasting memories and experiences from international visitors as they reflect on 100 years of innovation.

Washington, D.C. -- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel will address broadcasters and those from all corners of the media and entertainment industry at NAB Show, April 17, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nev. The Chairwoman’s remarks will take place on NAB Show’s main stage following a “fireside” chat between NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt and Univision’s Gabriela Teissier at 9 a.m. PT.

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.

Washington, D.C. -- NAB Show today announced it will host dedicated sessions on ATSC 3.0 adoption and connected cars at the 2023 event in Las Vegas, April 15 -19. Sessions will cover the growing landscape of ATSC 3.0 and the interaction, immersion and connectivity this technology brings to the media and entertainment industry. Industry experts will also discuss revenue opportunities offered by connected car listening data and how cutting-edge connected car technologies are bridging the gap between artists and radio listeners.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- The Opening Session of the 77th NAB Broadcast Engineering and Information Technology (BEIT) Conference began at NAB Show 2023 today, celebrating new advancements in broadcasting technology and services.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- NAB Show today announced that a new report from the North American Broadcasters Association (NABA) on hybrid radio, metadata and service providers will be unveiled during the Broadcast Engineering and IT Conference (BEITC) session "Broadcasters and Hybrid Radio – It's All About the Metadata" on April 16 at 10 a.m. An expert panel will discuss the report, "Insights on Hybrid Radio and Metadata for Broadcasters," as well as the changing automotive media and entertainment landscape and the service providers helping broadcasters create a great media experience with metadata in the car.

Las Vegas, Nev. -- During the Welcome Session at NAB Show 2023 today, NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt spoke with Univision Los Angeles' Gabriela Teissier in a fireside chat about the state of the broadcast industry. LeGeyt discussed a wide range of topics, including:

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- NAB Show today announced the recipients of the newly launched Excellence in Sustainability Awards during a live awards ceremony on April 16 at the 2023 NAB Show in Las Vegas. The awards recognize individuals, organizations, and products/services for outstanding innovations in media technology that promote conservation and reusability of natural resources and foster economic and social development. The awards program is supported by Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Today the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) launched the Future of Television Initiative, as announced by Federal Communications (FCC) Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. The Future of Television Initiative is a public-private partnership to ensure a smooth transition to ATSC 3.0 for broadcasters, other associated industries and, most importantly, the American public. NAB will establish and lead this effort with industry, government and public interest stakeholders to establish a comprehensive roadmap for an orderly and expeditious transition to this exciting new viewer experience.

LAS VEGAS -- April 18, 2023 -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today preliminary registered attendance of 65,013 for the 2023 NAB Show, the centennial celebration of the world's premiere convention for the broadcasting media, entertainment and technology industries.

LAS VEGAS -- April 18, 2023 -- NAB Show today announced the winners of the fifth annual Product of the Year Awards during a live awards ceremony on April 18 at the 2023 NAB Show in Las Vegas. The awards recognize some of the most significant and promising new products and technologies exhibited at the 2023 NAB Show in the Create, Connect and Capitalize categories.

Las Vegas, Nev. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the 10 winners of the 36th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards. Since 1987, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards have recognized radio stations for their exceptional year-round commitment to community service. The 2023 NAB Crystal Radio Award recipients listed below were chosen from 50 previously announced finalists.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters has announced the results of the 2023 NAB Radio and Television Board of Directors elections. The two-year terms of the elected board members will begin in June 2023.

The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) today announced JPMorgan Chase as the recipient of the 2023 Corporate Leadership Award. The award will be given during the 2023 Celebration of Service to America Awards, presented by Bonneville International and Hearst Television and held in Washington, D.C., on June 6 at The Anthem.

WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation’s (NABLF) inaugural Emerson Coleman Fellowship class met for the first time in-person at Hearst Tower in New York City last week. During the opening session, program participants had the opportunity to participate in TV upfronts, hear from industry executives and attend a live taping of the Tamron Hall show.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Winning projects have been announced for NABiQ, a revolutionary networking series focused on advanced technology solutions held at the 2023 NAB Show, April 15 – 19, 2023 in Las Vegas. Winners were selected for challenges related to NAB Show’s content pillars of Create, Connect and Capitalize as well as Intelligent Content.

WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) today announced award-winning ABC News broadcaster Gio Benitez as the host of the 2023 Celebration of Service to America Awards. The ceremony, which honors broadcasters for their outstanding commitment to public service, will be held in Washington, D.C. on June 6 at The Anthem.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, National Association of Broadcasters member J Chapman, president of Woof Boom Radio, testified at a hearing held by the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology titled "Listen Here: Why Americans Value AM Radio." The following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Broadcasters from around the country will gather in Washington, D.C. on June 13-14 for a two-day event focused on two important issues affecting the future of radio and television broadcasting. Hosted by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations (NASBA), the conference will focus on broadcasters' response to certain automakers removing AM radio from their newer model vehicles and a regulatory proceeding examining carriage of broadcast television programming on streaming platforms.

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:

In response to Sen. Cantwell's remarks at today's hearing and letter urging the FCC to refresh the record on vMVPDs, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Andy Alford, president, Broadcasting, Nexstar Media Group, Inc., and Tanya Vea, president and chief operating officer, Bonneville International Corporation, have been appointed to the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Television Board of Directors by Television Board Chair Pat LaPlatney in accordance with NAB by-laws. The appointments are effective immediately.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the finalists for the 2023 NAB Marconi Radio Awards in a livestreamed video. Winners will be announced on October 25 at the Marconi Radio Awards Dinner, presented by Xperi, during NAB Show New York.

Washington, D.C. – In response to Meta blocking news on Facebook and Instagram for Canadian users after the passage of Canada’s Online News Act, the following joint statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt and CAB President Kevin Desjardins:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – NAB Show New York and the prestigious HBO Camera Assessment Series (CAS) are thrilled to unveil a dynamic new collaboration at this year’s NAB Show New York, which takes place October 24-26 at the Javits Center. On October 25, attendees will gain access to screen The CAS, which is a meticulous exploration of the cinematic storytelling potential of today's leading cameras. The follow-up session, The Making of The HBO Camera Assessment Test (CAS) Seminar, takes place October 26 at the Cine+Live Lab on the NAB Show New York show floor. For the first time, in celebration of the series' 10th anniversary, the creators will publicly share their insights and the journey behind making the assessment series.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) will host a webinar on the importance of documenting and preserving broadcast history for future generations. The webinar will air on August 23 at 2 p.m. from NAB’s state-of-the-art studio in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- ShootingStar Broadcasting President and CEO Diane Sutter will receive the 2023 National Radio Award from the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB). The award will be presented at NAB Show New York during the 2023 Marconi Radio Awards Dinner on October 25.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the Senate confirmation of Anna Gomez to the Federal Communications Commission, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – NAB Show New York is proud to introduce the new Broadcast Content Summit, offering customized tracks for television and radio. Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), this exclusive conference scheduled for Thursday, October 26, is tailored for content creators, programmers, talent and station managers.

Washington, D.C.— Proposals for technical papers and panel sessions are now being accepted for the NAB Broadcast Engineering and Information Technology (BEIT) Conference, taking place April 13-16, 2024 at NAB Show in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Selected papers will be presented during the conference and are eligible for inclusion in the official “Proceedings of the 2024 NAB BEIT Conference.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the passing of Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – NAB Show New York will shine a spotlight on creativity, innovation and collaboration, announcing the winner and full contest review of “Empire State of Mind presented by Bamboo.” This first-of-its-kind photo contest is seeking the next great photographer for a chance to direct a photoshoot on the streets of New York City with social media influencer and expert strategist Avori Henderson, shoot her next merch drop, speak at NAB Show New York and win $4000.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to the reconfirmation of FCC Commissioners Geoffrey Starks and Brendan Carr, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- More than 200 members of the House of Representatives and 24 senators are now supporting 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 202 cosponsors in the House and 24 in the Senate.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Fifty-five leading-edge companies will exhibit for the first time at the 2023 NAB Show New York, held October 24-26 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. NAB Show New York is the most efficient and diverse event experience on the East Coast where thousands of content economy professionals reconnect, reevaluate and rediscover ways to get more creative with new-to-market tech and existing tools through exhibits, conferences and networking events.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt was the featured speaker at The Media Institute's "Free Speech America" Gala last night. The event corresponded with Free Speech Week, the nationwide annual celebration of America’s constitutional guarantees of free speech and freedom of the press that runs October 16-22.

NEW YORK – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) tonight presented the 2023 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, a dinner celebration held at the Javits Center during NAB Show New York. The ceremony, presented by Xperi, was hosted by acclaimed sportscaster Rich Eisen with entertainment from VERZUZ host DJ Scratch.