Register for NAB's License Renewal Webcast on April 26
Join NAB for a live webcast on Tuesday, April 26 at 3:30 p.m. EDT to learn more about the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) license renewal process.
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New License Renewal Cycle Starts June 1
D.C., Md., Va. and W.V. Radio Stations Must Make On-Air Announcements
Radio stations in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia file their license renewal applications on or before June 1, 2011. These stations must air Pre-Filing On-Air Announcements on May 1 and 16. Post-Filing On-Air announcements for these stations must be aired June 1 and 16, July 1 and 16, and August 1 and 16.
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Letter to Capitol Hill: Encourage the Continued Implementation of Radio Capability in Mobile Phones
Last week, NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith sent a letter to members of Congress reminding them that radio has long served as a critical lifeline for emergency information, making it the perfect complement to mobile phones. "For the safety of your constituents," Smith wrote, "incorporating broadcast radio into mobile phones should be a critical component of any next-generation wireless emergency alerting solution."
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Marconi Radio Awards: Be a Part of This Year's Excitement!
Don't let your chance to submit your station for a prestigious Marconi Radio Award pass you by! Online nominations begin May 1, 2011. Get the national recognition you deserve by entering your station and on-air personalities.
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Broadcast Leadership Training Program Applications Available
The NAB Education Foundation's (NABEF) Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) program will launch its 12th program cycle in September. The program has been heralded as the "MBA of Broadcasting" by many in the industry.
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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. 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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NAB Public Service Initiatives Division Hosts Successful Public Service Pavilion at 2011 NAB Show
NAB Public Service Initiatives hosted 14 public service representatives from partnering nonprofit organizations at the NAB Show. Individuals from the Ad Council, EPA, Red Cross, Rotary International and TEAM Coalition, among others, joined NAB in distributing radio and television public service announcements (PSAs), informational one-pagers, flyers and other giveaways to attendees on the exhibit floor.
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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.