2011 NAB Board of Directors Election to be Conducted Electronically
The 2011 NAB Board of Directors election will be conducted by email from February 8 to March 22. The 2011 election is for odd-numbered radio districts and six of the at-large television seats.
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"The Future of TV" Spots Expire Today
The Future of TV Campaign, which launched January 4, has been incredibly successful. Television and radio stations around the country took to the airwaves to educate our audience on the many ways local TV stations are innovating to better serve their viewers. The first spots in the campaign, "The Future of TV," began airing Jan. 4 and end today. According to tracking data through January 21, we know that the spots aired nearly 60,000 times on TV and more than 20,000 times on radio – a phenomenal effort by America's broadcasters! At the end of today, the first spots will expire and broadcasters can take the spots out of rotation.
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NAB Partners with Tower Reps on Migratory Birds Environmental Assessment Issue
On January 14, the Infrastructure Coalition – a group comprised of the National Association of Broadcasters, CTIA-The Wireless Association and the National Association of Tower Erectors and PCIA-The Wireless Infrastructure Association – filed comments in the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) ongoing proceeding on communications towers and the potential impact to migratory birds.
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FCC Commissioner Baker to Speak at 2011 NAB Show
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Meredith Attwell Baker will speak during the 2011 NAB Show at a session entitled "The Washington Face-Off." The session, to be held Tuesday, April 12 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will feature an informative discussion about the latest regulatory issues affecting communications industry stakeholders.
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Renowned Author Technologist Steven Johnson to Speak at NAB Show Technology Luncheon
Three-time national bestselling author, celebrated lecturer and technologist Steven Berlin Johnson will speak at the NAB Show Technology Luncheon, held Wednesday, April 13 in the Las Vegas Hilton. Johnson's address will focus on the origins of ideas that lead to groundbreaking innovations, a key component of his latest book, Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation.
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NAB 2010 Annual Report: "Reaching New Heights"
NAB is pleased to present our 2010 Annual Report, "Reaching New Heights," which provides an overview of the many ways NAB successfully supported broadcasters through advocacy, education and innovation in the past year.
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NAB's Legislative Priorities: 112th Congress
We are pleased to present the National Association of Broadcasters Legislative Priorities booklet, which provides an overview of the key issues facing broadcasters on Capitol Hill during the 112th Congress.
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Government Relations Update
The 112th Congress commenced on January 5. The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate are currently organizing and assigning members of Congress to their committees. The House has finalized the Energy and Commerce and Judiciary Committee and Subcommittee assignments. The subcommittees, which handle broadcasting issues, are the Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology and the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet. The Senate is still in the process of committee assignments and should announce them in the next few weeks. Click here for more information.

2011 Crystal Radio Awards – February 4 Entry Deadline Fast Approaching!
Shouldn't your station receive recognition for its community service?
Don't miss the opportunity to submit your station's entry for the prestigious NAB Crystal Radio award. Given for year-round commitment to community service, the award is open to all radio stations. Click here to access all of the information on entry rules and guidelines that you need, as well as tips on putting together a solid entry.

NAB Executive Development Seminar – Early Registrations Get Free NAB Show Package
NAB's Executive Development Seminar for Radio and Television Broadcasters (EDS) gives you the knowledge to become a better manager and enhances leadership skills to advance in your career. Taught by nationally known business leaders and professors from top-ranked universities, including Georgetown and Notre Dame, the curriculum meets the specific needs of broadcast managers and executives from stations, groups and networks.
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NABEF Career Day at the NAB Show
Recruit Well Qualified Candidates for Open Positions Receive and EEO Credit
The NAB Education Foundation will hold is annual Career Day at the NAB Show on Wednesday April 13, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Las Vegas Hilton. Last year, Career Day brought in more than 1,500 job seekers from all backgrounds and experience levels and more than 40 recruiters from stations across the country.
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Broadcasters' Public Service
America's radio and television broadcasters play a vital role in their communities. By providing lifesaving information, emergency alerts, weather updates and other important news, local broadcasters are dedicated to serving their communities. Click here for a roundup of recent stories demonstrating broadcasters' public service efforts.

The 2011 NAB Legal Calendar is available here.

WIL-FM St. Louis, Mo. - WIL-FM raised more then $600,000 for local charities and provided more than $11 million in public service air time in order to serve their community. By organizing an all day "Salvation Army Tree of Lights" bell ringing day, their morning show team along with 100 volunteers, rang bells at 20 area Wal-Mart stores, collecting $8,000 in loose change. Click here to learn more.