Reminder: Regulatory Fees Due August 31, 2010
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that annual regulatory fees for fiscal year 2010 are due no later than 11:59 p.m. (ET) on August 31, 2010.
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Political Catechism - 17th Edition Updated for 2010 Now Available
NAB members can download a complimentary copy of the 17th Edition of the NAB Political Broadcast Catechism and/or Political Broadcast Forms (PB Forms-16). The 17th edition of the Political Catechism has been updated for 2010 and is now available online.
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FCC to All Broadcasters: We Need Your Contact Information for Emergencies
With hurricane season in full swing, the FCC last week issued a reminder to all radio and television stations encouraging them to participate in the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS), the voluntary program that helps the FCC and other agencies prioritize the needs of communication providers, like broadcasters, during emergencies.
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Join NAB in Bringing the World Cup™ Back to the U.S.
More than 700 million people tuned in to watch the 2010 World Cup™ final – 23.4 million of those in the United States. With ratings in the U.S. for the World Cup™ drawing record numbers, and popularity at an all-time high, bringing this international event back to the U.S. presents many exciting opportunities for America's broadcasters, including much needed economic benefits.
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NAB Now Accepting Research Grant Applications
NAB is offering $5,000 in research grants to academics, graduate students and senior undergraduates undertaking studies to further the broadcast industry. Grant consideration is given to research proposals focusing on economic business, social or policy issues important to U.S. radio and television stations. For further information and to apply, visit www.nab.org/grants.

2011 NAB Show Call for Speakers and Proposals
NAB is currently in the process of developing our conference programs for the NAB Show, scheduled for April 11–14, 2011. We are seeking proposals and ideas from our community of media professionals around the world. If you have an idea for a timely, topical, thought-provoking presentation or session that will inspire the industry to picture the possibilities, click here to review conference programs and submit your proposal.

New Partnership Offers NAB Members Broadcast-Tailored Insurance Coverage
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has announced a partnership with Broadcasters BusinessPro, an AmWINS Program Underwriters insurance plan for radio and television broadcasters. Backed by A.M. Best's A-rated top insurance carriers, Broadcasters BusinessPro provides a variety of tailored insurance coverages for radio and television stations and has the capacity to handle large and small risks, including high-value towers.
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The 2010 NAB Legal Calendar is available here.