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NAB Statement on Reconfirmation of FCC Commissioners Starks and Carr
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:
Seeking the Next Great Photographer: Winner of New “Empire State of Mind” Photo Contest to be Announced at NAB Show New York
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...
NAB Statement on Appeals Court Ordering FCC to Complete 2018 Quadrennial Review
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit providing the Federal Communications Commission 90 days to complete the 2018 quadrennial review or show cause why NAB’s petition for mandamus should be granted, the following statement...
NAB Statement on Passing of Sen. Dianne Feinstein
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:
NAB CEO Talks Advocacy, Broadcast Priorities During Members-Only Town Hall
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) hosted a virtual town hall today to provide updates on NAB’s policy priorities for the rest of the year and answer member questions. NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt and Executive Vice President of...
NAB Show Announces Call for Proposals for 2024 BEIT Conference
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...
NABLF Welcomes 2024 Broadcast Leadership Training Program Class
WASHINGTON, DC -- The NAB Leadership Foundation (NABLF) officially kicked off the 2024 Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) program last week at NAB Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Since BLT's inception, nearly 400 broadcasters have graduated from NABLF’s flagship...
NAB Show New York Launches New Broadcast Content Summit Spotlighting Insights, Strategies and Networking
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,...
NAB Leadership Foundation Names Seven New Board Members
WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) today named seven new members to its board of directors in accordance with its bylaws. Joining the board are Catherine Badalamente of Graham Media Group, Lynn Beall of TEGNA Inc.,...
Curtis LeGeyt Urges Congressional Action to Ensure Continued Consumer Access to Local Broadcasting
WASHINGTON, D.C. – NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt testified today at a House Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing titled "Lights, Camera, Subscriptions: State of the Video Marketplace."
NAB Statement on Senate Confirmation of Anna Gomez
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:
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Continues to Gain Support
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Since its introduction in May, one-third of all senators and members of the House of Representatives have cosponsored legislation to ensure consumers have access to AM radio in automobiles. Despite increasing partisanship in Washington, D.C.,...
- FCC Proposes Power-Up for Digital FMsby Mark Malonzo
The FCC has issued a proposal that would allow more FM stations to increase digital power and allow asymmetric power on digital sidebands. Interested parties have until September 21 to file comments. Reply comments are due October 6. Power Increase for Digital FM Stations In the Order and Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) released...… Continue Reading
- EAS Nationwide Test Scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, 2023by Daniel Brown
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) and the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) have announced that a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (“EAS”) will take place on October 4, 2023, at 2:20 pm EDT. As we previously reported, EAS participants, with limited exceptions, should have already filed their ETRS Form 1 providing the FCC...… Continue Reading
- FCC Announces FM/LPFM Modification Application Filing Freezeby Madison Laton
This week, the FCC announced that between September 1, 2023 and November 8, 2023, it will not accept LPFM and FM translator minor modification applications. This application freeze arises in conjunction with the filing window for LPFM construction permits, which will be open from November 1, 2023 through November 8, 2023. More details regarding this...… Continue Reading
- FTC Updates Advertising Guides and Increases Scrutinyby Seth Williams and Jackie Fisher
On June 29th, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released updated rules to combat deceptive advertisements and endorsements. Along with new endorsement guidelines and answers to FAQs, these new rules mark a potential new era of FTC enforcement for advertisers who participate in online marketing. There have been huge shifts in the social media advertising landscape...… Continue Reading
- FCC Announces Opening of Biennial Ownership Report Filing Windowby Madison Laton
This week, the Commission issued a Public Notice announcing that the filing window for submitting biennial ownership reports will open on October 2, 2023. All licensees of commercial and non-commercial full power television, Class A television, low power television, AM radio, and FM radio stations, as well as any entity having an attributable interest such...… Continue Reading
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