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New Legislation Provides More Time, Funding for Station Relocation

On July 26, Senate Commerce Committee members Sens. Jerry Moran (KS) and Brian Schatz (HI) introduced the Viewer and Listener Protection Act. This bill provides additional funding and time for stations that are required to move frequencies following the recent spectrum incentive auction.

Reach Out to Your Policymakers During August Recess: TV Channel Moves

With the conclusion of the recent broadcast spectrum incentive auction, nearly 1,000 TV stations that did not participate in the auction must move to new channels. Many legislators have very little awareness of why this is happening and how complicated and expensive the process will be.

Reach Out to Your Policymakers During August Recess: Local Radio Freedom Act

The record labels' front group – MusicFIRST – continues to aggressively lobby Congress to impose a performance tax on local radio stations. As members of Congress are in their home districts for the August recess, now is the time to invite them to your station to educate them on radio's local impact in your community.

Radio Show Opening Session to Focus on the Connected Car

Scott Deaver of Avis Budget Group, Joe D'Angelo of Xperi, Inc. and John Ellis of Ellis & Associates will discuss the future of the digital dash during a session titled The Connected Car Listener Experience on Sept. 5 as part of the 2017 Radio Show. Don't miss this great session or any of the insights, network and more at radio's premier event – register now!

Think Big at Small Market

The NAB Small Market Television Exchange (SMTE) is where small markets come to get big ideas! Hear from the industry’s most valuable players and discover creative sales promotion ideas that will elevate your bottom line. PLUS: An Intimate Conversation with Dr. Oz!

This year’s conference speakers include:

• Dave Eckstein, Eckstein Summers: Emerging Categories
• Michael Guld, System 21/Guld Resource Group: Transformation to Business Development Specialist
• John Hannon, Jim Doyle & Associates: Engaged Management
• Chris Lytle, Instant Sales Training: Building Relationships Your Competitors Can’t Steal
• Tom Ray, Jim Doyle & Associates: Tenacious Sellers: Chihuahuas and Pit-bulls
• Matt Sunshine, Center for Sales Strategy: Elevate Your Sales Leads with Inbound Marketing

Join us September 14-16 in Denver, Colorado!

Countdown to NAB Show New York

NAB Show New York is uniting the technology innovators with the content infuencers in one fast-paced, high-energy showcase. Explore the dynamic, innovative solutions connecting the growing community of broadcasters and storytellers to the technology, agencies and digital platforms expanding and advancing your industry.

Grab your FREE Core Package registration with code EM03.

Will Your Idea for Broadcasting Make History?

The broadcast industry has a history of innovation. Will your idea be next? The second annual PILOT Innovation Challenge asks, "What is an unconventional way broadcasters and other local media could serve communities?" The top six entries will be awarded cash prizes, with the top prize in the amount of $30,000.

Member Discounts on New Publications

Receive a special member discount at the online NAB Store on your choice of newly released publications, including the 11th Edition of "The NAB Engineering Handbook," "Radio Rules," "Television Financial Report" (2016) and more. Take your business to the next level when you obtain these latest releases and other training materials exclusively available at the NAB Store.

Lung Cancer Prevention PSAs

Approximately nine million Americans are at high risk for lung cancer, the nation's number one cancer killer, and are eligible for screenings that could save lives. Run new "Saved by the Scan" public service announcements (PSAs) that stress early detection through routine annual screening.

Now Available: Selective Service PSAs

Over two million men turn 18 every year in the United States. Men are required by federal law to register with the Selective Service System at age 18. Most people don't know that failure to register before age 26 can create lifelong heartaches and headaches. At 26, the door closes for life on non-registrants' access to college loans and grants, job training programs and all federal, postal and many municipal jobs. Failure to register can also delay an immigrant's citizenship process for five years.

Download and air these PSAs today and you can change lives for the better. More information is available at sss.gov.