WASHINGTON, DC — In response to the announcement by FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler that he will propose changes to the rules governing AM radio, the following statement can be attributed to NAB Executive Vice President of Communications Dennis Wharton:…

Las Vegas, NV — NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith delivered the annual NAB State of the Industry address during the 2015 NAB Show. Below is a transcript of his remarks as prepared for delivery. …

Las Vegas, NV – NAB Show, the world’s largest annual conference and expo for professionals who create, manage, and distribute entertainment across all platforms, kicked off today. NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith opened the convention with his annual State of the Broadcast Industry Address, and a broad range of sessions throughout the day delved into how content comes to life in today’s media marketplace. An expected 100,000 audio, video, and film content professionals from around…

Las Vegas, NV – NAB Show, the world’s largest annual conference and expo for professionals who create, manage, and distribute entertainment across all platforms, today featured “The Walking Dead,” “American Sniper” cinematographer Tom Stern, Mel Karmazin, and legendary radio personalities Kevin Ryder & Gene “Bean” Baxter. …

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), NAB Show and the National Base for International Trade-International High Tech Cultural Device Cluster (TCDIC), headquartered in Shanghai, announced plans for a brand new event– NAB Show Global Innovation Exchange | Shanghai, to support the rapidly changing media and entertainment industry in China. The conference will take place December 3-4, 2015 at the Shangri-la Kerry Hotel, Pudong, Shanghai, China. …

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today the 10 winners for the 28th Annual Crystal Radio Awards. Since 1987, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards have recognized radio stations for their outstanding year-round commitment to community service. The 2015 NAB Crystal Radio Award recipients listed below were chosen among 50 finalists who were honored at today’s NAB Show Radio Luncheon….

Las Vegas, NV — The National Association of Broadcasters announced today preliminary registered attendance of 103,042 for the 2015 NAB Show, the world’s largest annual convention covering filmed entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums. The exhibition featured 1,789 companies spanning 1,015,000 net square feet of exhibit space. …

WASHINGTON, DC — Three Members of House of Representatives and two Senators have added their names to the list of co-sponsors of the Local Radio Freedom Act, a resolution that opposes “any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge” on local broadcast radio stations. The resolution now has 154 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives and 13 in the Senate. …

Las Vegas, NV – NAB Show, the world’s largest annual conference and expo for professionals who create, manage, and distribute entertainment across all platforms, today featured Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler, John McAfee, Sandra Adair, and numerous events providing insight on video monetization, dynamics between brands and influencers, and the Internet of Things. …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In accordance with NAB by-laws, Tribune President of Broadcast Media Larry Wert has been appointed to the NAB TV Board of Directors by Television Board Chairman Dave Lougee effective immediately, NAB announced today. Wert fills the Fox Affiliate Board seat that was previously held by Brian Brady, president and CEO of Northwest Broadcasting. …