Broadcast group opposes proposal to ban non-compete clauses
The NAB says it is opposed to an FTC proposal to ban non-competes because the broadcast industry needs them to invest in on-air talent.
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Group says NextGen TV to reach 75 percent of U.S. by end of year
The NAB says the FCC should create a task force to further prioritize the ATSC 3.0 transition.
NAB promotes Siciliano to SVP, Communications
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has promoted Alex Siciliano to the role of senior vice president of communications for the trade organization. Siciliano worked as a communications officer and spokesperson for the NAB prior to the promotion. In his new role, he will lead a press team that includes Zamir Ahmed, the NAB’s vice president of communications, and social media manager Grace Whaley. “NAB has a strong team leading our press outreach, focused on communicating the value that America’s broadcasters bring to every local community,” Curtis LeGeyt, the CEO of NAB, said in a statement. “Alex brings valuable experience in government and politics to this leadership role, effectively communicating how policy issues impacting broadcasters can affect the service local radio and TV stations provide. Broadcasters are well served by Alex and this team of veteran communicators.” Siciliano previously worked … Read more
NAB Show to host over 1,000 exhibitors
More than 1,000 companies will exhibit their products and services during NAB Show in Las Vegas this April, the organization says.
Broadcasters push FCC to rally around ATSC 3.0 standard
A consortium of broadcasters is asking the FCC to create a task force as part of a push for the next-generation transmission standard ATSC 3.0.
Broadcaster trade group ‘monitoring’ DOJ lawsuit against Google
A spokesperson for the National Association of Broadcasters says its members have lost billions of dollars in advertising revenue due to Google’s purported anticompetitive practices.
Broadcasters agree to share ENG spectrum with military
Some ENG spectrum will be shared between broadcasters and military bases across the country.
