NAB Board Election Results Announced
NAB has announced the results of the 2011 NAB Radio and Television Board elections. The two-year terms of the newly elected board members will begin in June 2011.
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FCC License Renewal Cycle Starts June 1, 2011
Save the Date for NAB's License Renewal Webcast on April 26
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a Public Notice highlighting revisions to the license renewal application (Form 303-S), including new certifications concerning non-discriminatory advertising contracts and a station's minimum operating schedule. The new form also simplifies the RF Radiation certification.
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FCC Reminds Broadcasters of Advertising Nondiscrimination Rule
In March 2008, the FCC released an Order adopting a requirement for broadcasters to certify on their license renewal applications that their advertising agreements contain nondiscrimination clauses. In March 2010, the FCC issued an Erratum clarifying that the requirement applies to discrimination based on race and ethnicity (not race and gender as the FCC stated in the original Order).
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Ensure Your Radio Spots Comply with Federal Requirements
Some stations are currently airing spots to promote broadcast-radio enabled mobile phones. This is an issue that radio stations have advocated before Congress and the Administration, and as such, may be considered an "issue advocacy" spot.
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Government Relations Update
As a follow up to State Leadership Conference, NAB is securing a member of Congress to lead a letter with other members on the benefits of radio-enabled mobile phones. This letter will be addressed to the Department of Homeland Security and FCC, and will be finalized in a couple of weeks, at which time we encourage all NAB members to circulate the letter to their congressional offices. Several meetings have been conducted recently with members of Congress on the benefits of radio-enabled mobile phones. For more information about this issue, click here.
NAB Television Financial Survey
The National Association of Broadcasters is conducting the annual 2011 Television Financial Survey. All eligible television stations that participate receive a complimentary copy of the final report, which will include approximately 80 tables of financial data. No individual station's data are reported, just summary statistics. Stations have already been contacted, but if you have any questions please contact Terry Ottina at (202) 775-4977.
NAB Executive Development Seminar – Develop Your Managers to Maximize Their Strengths and Enhance Their Productivity
NAB's Executive Development Seminar for Radio and Television Broadcasters (EDS) gives your managers the knowledge to become better team leaders and enhances their leadership skills.
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NABEF Webcast: The Importance of an Established Recruiting and Hiring Process
Does your recruitment and hiring process need polishing? In today's competitive market, it's essential to establish an effective employment process. While it may seem like a simple procedure, many industry professionals are continually missing this critical step, exhausting a substantial amount of time and money on rehiring.
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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.
New NAB Member Insurance Program: Agility Recovery
Disaster has no schedule. Nothing tests broadcasters' ability to communicate with their communities and promote their advertisers like an unforeseen disaster, occurring without warning and creating unpredictable damage.
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The 2011 NAB Legal Calendar is available here.
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