NAB Participates in FCC Ownership Workshop
On November 2, 3 and 4, the FCC held a series of workshops relating to its broadcast ownership rules, in anticipation of the launching of its required "quadrennial" review of these rules that the agency must undertake in 2010. NAB Executive Vice President and General Counsel Jane Mago testified at the workshop on November 4, giving the broadcast industry's perspective as to how the FCC should approach its upcoming review of the ownership rules.
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Registration Now Open for 2010 State Leadership Conference
Online registration is open for the 2010 NAB State Leadership Conference being held March 1 - 3, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. The conference presents a robust program, including a thorough update on the current political climate in Washington and a behind-the-scenes look at legislative issues before Congress.
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Two Weeks Left to Air Congressional PSAs
With only two weeks remaining until the end of the NAB Congressional Families Public Service Campaign, NAB encourages television and radio stations to air public service announcements (PSAs) featuring your elected officials frequently before November 30, 2009. More than 230 members of Congress and their families are featured in the campaign, which includes nearly 800 PSAs on a variety of important health and social topics.
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NABEF Celebrates Broadcast Leadership Training Program's 10th Anniversary
On November 4, The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) Program.. The BLT curriculum teaches senior level broadcast executives the fundamentals of purchasing, owning and successfully operating radio and television stations. To date, 37 percent of the alumni of the BLT Program have received one or more promotions and 28 former students have purchased stations.
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Gordon Smith Honored at MPAA Reception
New NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith was honored at a November 5 reception hosted by former Congressman Dan Glickman (KS), chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA).
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Celebration of Service to America Awards
Showcase Your Station's Commitment to Community Service
Every day broadcasters serve their local communities. They provide a lifeline in times of crisis and disaster relief in the aftermath, raise money and awareness for people in need and for charitable causes, and participate in community events and donate airtime to support community issues. On Monday, June 14, 2010, the NAB Education Foundation will host the 12th annual Celebration of Service to America Awards in Washington, D.C., to recognize the incredible efforts of local radio and television stations to serve their local communities.
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NAB Seeking Entries for 2010 International Broadcasting Excellence Awards
Entries are now being accepted for the 2010 NAB International Broadcasting Excellence Awards. The awards will be presented during the NAB Show in Las Vegas, 10-15 April 2010. Established in 1995, the International Broadcasting Excellence Awards recognize international broadcasters who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing the broadcast industry and the services they provide to their communities and audiences.
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Tips from NAB Member Partner Omnia: How To Keep it Together if Business Drops Off
The financial pendulum has swung away from its highest, happiest mark and can spell trouble for your company's well being, especially if you fail to recognize the effects stress, uncertainty and fear can have on your employees.
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The 2009 NAB Legal Calendar is available here.

KKLI-FM Colorado Springs, Colo. - The 2008 presidential election was a major focus for last year, and KKLI-FM's morning show conducted interviews with the people their listeners wanted to hear from, including local candidates for mayor and now First Lady Michelle Obama. And when a local organization that provides a safe house for area women and children had to cancel a fundraiser at the last minute, KKLI held an online auction, raising $7,000 from time-sensitive items that would have gone to waste. Click here to learn more.