NAB

The National Association of Broadcasters is the voice for the nation’s radio and television broadcasters. As the premier trade association for broadcasters, NAB advances the interests of our members in federal government, industry and public affairs; improves the quality and profitability of broadcasting; encourages content and technology innovation; and spotlights the important and unique ways stations serve their communities.

The voice for the Nation’s Radio and Television Broadcasters

As your local television and radio stations, broadcasters inform communities, help neighbors in need, provide a lifeline during emergencies and report the facts you need to know. Broadcasters also deliver your favorite music on the radio and the shows you love to watch on TV.

NAB NEWS RELEASES:

  • 2025 NAB Crystal Radio Award Winners Announced
  • Broadcasters From All 50 States Gather in Washington, D.C. for State Leadership Conference

    Today over 550 radio and television broadcasters from all 50 states convened in Washington, D.C. at the Salamander Hotel for the National Association of Broadcasters’ (NAB) annual State Leadership Conference (SLC). Jorge Estevez, an anchor with WSB-TV Channel 2 in Atlanta Ga., emceed the event, which focused on the vital, local service broadcasters provide and the impact policy issues can have on stations and the communities they serve. Today and tomorrow, broadcasters head to Capitol Hill to meet with their members of Congress to discuss local stations’ policy priorities for the 119th Congress.

  • Senators Introduce Resolution Opposing a New Performance Tax on Local Radio

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Sens. John Barrasso (R-WY) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) reintroduced the Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA), a resolution opposing "any new performance fee, tax, royalty or other charge" on local radio stations. Twenty bipartisan senators have already cosponsored the resolution, signaling strong support for local radio stations in the new Congress.

  • Marci Burdick to Receive Chuck Sherman Television Leadership Award

    The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) will honor legendary broadcaster and former NAB Television Board Chair Marci Burdick with the Chuck Sherman Television Leadership Award during the NAB State Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., on March 4, 2025.

  • National Association of Broadcasters Launches Campaign Urging FCC to Modernize Ownership Regulations

    The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the launch of a comprehensive public affairs campaign advocating for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to modernize local television and radio ownership regulations. The current rules, which were written before the advent of mobile phones and the internet, stifle any ability for broadcasters to compete with Big Tech.

People in Arkansas rely on broadcasters for more than news and entertainment.

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