National Association of Broadcasters
NAB launches initiative to support Hispanic voter turnout
Each Tuesday will feature targeted messaging to educate and empower Hispanic voters on critical election-related topics.
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National Association of Broadcasters (press release)
Lawmakers support bill that would deprive musicians of royalties from radio stations
The "Local Radio Freedom Act" would prevent Congress from imposing new royalty-based taxes on radio stations that play music.
Groups engage Congress in tug-of-war over local TV retransmission fees
The National Association of Broadcasters and the Preserve Viewer Choice Coalition are weighing in on calls for the FCC to "refresh its record" regarding carriage fees.
Broadcast group pushes back on FCC plan to incentivize local content
Many TV stations can't afford to produce local content, the National Association of Broadcasters says.
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.