1. LeGeyt: Hispanic Radio has Significant Firepower in War Against Misinformation
๐ฃ NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt told attendees at the Radio Ink Hispanic Radio Conference this week that we are winning the performance tax issue on Capitol Hill and that Hispanic radio has a powerful voice in combatting misinformation.
But be aware: the recording industry has star power and will not give up the fight. Word on the street is a Senate performance tax bill is coming.
Act now:Remind Congress you rely on your local radio stations to bring you the most trusted news, information and emergency updates to keep you safe.
LeGeyt reiterated NAB's opposition to ZoneCasting, calling it a "race to the bottom."
2. NAB Talks with HHS Assistant Secretary About COVID-19 Vaccinations for Young Kids
NAB Chief of Staff and Executive Vice President, Public Affairs Michelle Lehman spoke with Admiral Rachel L. Levine, MD, Assistant Secretary for Health for the United States Department of Health and Human Services, on this week's NAB Podcast.
๐ง Listen now for the news you need to know about COVID-19 vaccines for children under five and how broadcasters can help educate their audiences.
The Technology Apprenticeship Program is now accepting applications.
๐ค Participants get the exposure, skills and connections needed to build a successful broadcast engineering career in this hybrid six-month technical training fellowship.
NEW: Read about how local broadcasters across the country provide critical information on breaking news and support their communities long after major emergencies.
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ "When everyone else is gone, we are still here.We are community stewards. It is our job to connect the dots for people, to help them find the help they will need."
5. Make a Difference for Ukrainian Children in Need
Your airtime will make a difference: PSAs from UNICEF are available in English and Spanish for broadcast television and radio, to be run through July 4. Download them here.