NAB's Smith Testifies at House Spectrum Hearing
Last Friday, the Communications and Internet Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce held the fifth in a series of spectrum hearings entitled "Legislative Hearing to Address Spectrum and Public Safety Issues."
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FCC Joins NABEF and Wiley Rein, LLP for EEO Updates Webinar on July 20
The National Association of Broadcaster Education Foundation (NABEF), Wiley Rein, LLP and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are partnering on July 20 to provide you with highly critical Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) updates. As these changes will impact your business, you need to be prepared.
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NAB Submits Comments on CALM Act Implementation
On July 8, NAB filed comments asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish commercially reasonable rules in implementing the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act.
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NAB to FTC: Mandatory Food Marketing Restrictions Would Violate 1st Amendment
On July 14, NAB filed comments with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on preliminary proposed guidelines for the marketing of food to children and adolescents. Developed by the FTC and other agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, in response to congressional directive, these proposals are intended to guide the food industry in self-regulatory efforts.
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NAB to FCC, Congress: No Need to Fix a Retrans System That Is Not Broken
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) filed extensive comments and reply comments in response to a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed rulemaking recently that reiterates a message they have been emphasizing for years – the system for retransmission consent negotiations works very well and need not change.
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Congressional PSAs Now Available for Broadcast
Last month, NAB's Public Service Initiatives division invited members of Congress and their families to tape two, professionally-produced, 30-second public service announcements (PSAs) on issues of concern to their constituents.
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2011 NAB Marconi Radio Award Finalists Announced
NAB has announced the finalists for the 2011 NAB Marconi Radio Awards honoring radio stations and on-air personalities for excellence in broadcasting. The winners will be announced on September 15 at the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show, held during the 2011 Radio Show at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
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Radio Show Super Session focuses on "The Road Ahead: Entertainment and Information in the Car"
NAB and the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) have announced the addition of "The Road Ahead: Entertainment and Information in the Car" to the lineup of sessions for this year's Radio Show program. The super session will be held Thursday, September 15 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
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Talk Radio's Michael Smerconish to Keynote Radio Show Luncheon
Nationally syndicated talk radio host Michael Smerconish will be the featured speaker at the Radio Show Luncheon, held Friday, September 16. The luncheon, sponsored by Katz Media Group, will take place during the 2011 Radio Show at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
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NAB HD Radio Multicast Award: Receive National Recognition for Your Side Channel
NAB is now accepting nominations for the NAB HD Radio Multicast Award, recognizing unique or innovative programming on a multicast station. Click here to tell us your story in 150 words or less. The entry deadline is July 31. The award will be presented during the Radio Show at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Network and Recruit Qualified Candidates at the Radio Show and Receive EEO Credit
Finding the right candidate for a job can be tough. More and more, traditional recruitment channels are proving their inadequacy as tools to attract top talent. Increasingly, successful recruiting boils down to successful networking. That's precisely why the NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) is pleased to announce a special career networking event to be held at this year's Radio Show in Chicago, Ill.
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Franklin Schurz to Receive Chuck Sherman Television Leadership Award
NAB will honor Schurz Communications, Inc. Chairman of the Board Franklin Schurz with the Chuck Sherman Television Leadership Award at the NAB Small Market Television Exchange, held September 22-24 in Austin, Texas.
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Small Market Television Exchange Money Makers Competition:
Send Us Your Hottest Sales Promotions!
Early Competition Deadline is July 29
The NAB Small Market Television Exchange features the Money Makers Competition, sponsored by Harris Corporation, is a contest open to all small market broadcasters (DMA 75+). You could be eligible to receive TOPPER status and compete for the Best-of-the-Best Sales Promotion.
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Freedom of Speech PSA Winners Announced
The results of the annual Freedom of Speech Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest have been announced. More than 100 communications students from across the country competed in the Freedom of Speech PSA contest calling for 30-second spots that creatively address "what freedom of speech means to me."
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Coming Soon: NAB Resource Guide
The people, products and services that support the broadcast business.
NAB is working with Naylor, LLC to produce the 2012 NAB Resource Guide and the NAB Online Resource Guide. The 2012 NAB Resource Guide will be an industry guide of the products and services offered by NAB associate member companies.
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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.
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