National Association of Broadcasters

Patrick McFadden joins Sinclair as SVP, Global Public Policy & Communications
Patrick McFadden has joined Sinclair after spending a decade with the National Association of Broadcasters.

FCC deals blow to TV stations, upholds broadcast ownership rules
The chair of the FCC said the rules were intended to preserve values of localism and competition, but Republican commissioners disagree.

NAB takes automakers to task over AM radio statements
The broadcaster lobbying group is countering a critical blog post written by an automotive industry organization that took the radio industry to task.

NAB takes Fox’s side in fight over WTXF broadcast license
The NAB has called on the FCC to toss out a petition that challenges the license renewal application for a Fox-owned TV station.

NAB Leadership Foundation names new board members
The NAB Leadership Foundation (NABLF) has appointed seven new members to its board of directors.

FCC will allow several Channel 6 radio stations to remain on-air
More than a dozen FM radio stations operating on analog TV channel 6 will be allowed to continue their transmissions.

Senators demand EV car makers keep AM radio access
Two senators backing legislation to mandate AM radio tuners in cars have sent a letter to electric vehicle brands urging them to support AM radio over the long-term.

Perry Sook elected to chair NAB Joint Board of Directors
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook has been elected to serve as the chairman of NAB's Joint Board of Directors, the organization said this week.

Ford CEO says company will support AM radio in vehicles
Ford will include AM radio capabilities in all new electric vehicles sold this year, the company's CEO said in a statement on Tuesday.

Carmakers, streaming audio execs say AM radio bill is flawed
Critics say a proposal that would legally mandate AM radio reception in new cars is deeply flawed, and would set a dangerous standard for private industries.

Lawmakers introduce bill to keep AM radio in cars
The proposal would require new vehicles, including electric cars, to have AM tuners or otherwise provide access to AM broadcast stations.

NAB promotes Josh Miely to VP, Content Design
NAB has promoted Josh Miely to serve as its vice president of content design and development