On Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at 3 p.m. EST, the National Association of Broadcasters will host a live webcast for NAB member groups and television stations as well as state broadcast associations regarding retransmission consent.

The discussion will include:

• Retransmission consent overview and background
• Status of retransmission consent at the FCC
• Capitol Hill state of play
• NAB messaging

You will hear from the following NAB staff on these issues and have the opportunity to engage in a live question-and-answer session throughout the webcast:

• Marcellus Alexander, executive vice president, Television
• Jane Mago, executive vice president, Legal and Regulatory Affairs
• Laurie Knight, executive vice president, Government Relations
• Michelle Lehman, executive vice president, Marketing and Communications

Click here to access the webcast.

Contact NAB’s Stevan Johnson at (202) 429-5362 or Yvonne Hughes at (202) 429-5455 for more information.