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WASHINGTON, DC — NAB announced today that it will be running this ad in Capitol Hill newsletters/publications on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week thanking the more than 250 members of the House of Representatives and Senate for co-sponsoring the Local Radio Freedom Act. The resolution opposes “any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge” on local broadcast radio stations. The resolution, which was introduced in Congress in February 2015, has 230 co-sponsors in…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith today issued the following message: …

NABLF is now accepting applications for the 2021 Broadcast Leadership Training program, to learn the fundamentals of purchasing and owning broadcast stations. The 2021 program compromises a hybrid model with online courses. Broadcast professionals can apply at www.nabfoundation.org. Women and people of color are especially encouraged to apply. …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the Federal Communications Commission’s approval of an order eliminating the radio duplication rule for AM stations, the following statement can be attributed to NAB Senior Vice President of Communications Ann Marie Cumming:…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith, former two-term Senator from Oregon, suffered a stroke and was admitted to the hospital. He is responding well to treatment, is stable and alert, and is resting comfortably. His prognosis is good, and he is expected to make a full recovery. …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the withdrawal of the nomination of Michael O’Rielly to a five-year term with the Federal Communications Commission, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the League of Women Voters (LWV) today announced the launch of a voter education campaign featuring public service announcements (PSAs) made available through NAB’s 2020 Election Toolkit. The campaign will air from August 3 to Election Day on November 3. …

Gray Television Vice Chairman, President and CEO Hilton H. Howell, Jr. and SagamoreHill Broadcasting President Louis Wall have been elected to the National Association of Broadcasters Television Board of Directors, NAB announced today….

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Don Benson, who served for over a decade as president and chief executive officer of Lincoln Financial Media Company, will receive the National Radio Award during the Radio Luncheon on Wednesday, September 21. The 2016 Radio Show, produced by the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), will be held September 21-23 in Nashville….