NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt hits back at SiriusXM over their new campaign denigrating local radio on the NAB Blog:
📻 "What truly sets us apart is the connection we provide listeners to their neighbors and communities. No other audio platform is locally based in the cities and towns we serve. Broadcast radio is the voice of local communities, providing news, information and programming that meet local needs and interests."
2. Foreign Sponsorship ID Rule Partially Vacated
A federal court vacated the requirement in the Federal Communications Commission's foreign sponsorship identification rules that radio and TV broadcasters search federal government databases for information on program sponsors.
NAB filed a petition in this case arguing that the Commission did not have the authority to adopt the requirement.
⚖️The decision removes a significant burden on the overwhelming majority of stations, as nearly every station in the country does not air foreign government-sponsored content.
3. Radio Spots Create Strong Response Against a Performance Tax
Thank you to radio stations airing our spots urging listeners to take action on performance tax legislation.
Since launching in March, these spots have driven over 37,000 emails, 8,000 tweets and 600 Facebook shares to Congress on behalf of local radio.
🙌 There has been no markup in the House Judiciary Committee on the American Music Fairness Act, the legislation to impose a performance tax on radio.
988, America's suicide prevention and mental health crisis lifeline, is launching on July 16. Help get the word out about this important new resource with these tools:
988 Partner Toolkit including fact sheets, radio PSA scripts, logos and more from the United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
📱 These and more tools for journalists working on mental health issues are always available at nab.org/journalistsMentalHealth.
5. Behind the Build – NAB's New Media Production Facility
Representatives from Angry Badger Productions, Barbizon Lighting Company, Magis Media and Videnum sit down with NAB's Emmy-winning producer and Vice President of Media Production Michael Khatcheressian to discuss the technology, equipment, capabilities and creation of NAB's new state-of-the-art media production facility.
6. NAB Show Hits The Big Apple
NEW:Register now to attend NAB Show New York, October 19-20 at the Javits Center.
🗽Radio broadcasters, join your colleagues at NAB Show New York for the ultimate radio experience. Access two new radio conference tracks – Radio Reimagined and Radio Insights – and celebrate radio's biggest night in the Big Apple during the NAB Marconi Radio Awards.
7. WATCH LIVE: NAB Marconi Radio Awards Finalists Announcement
Join us on Tuesday, July 19 at 1 p.m. ET as we unveil the finalists for the 2022 NAB Marconi Radio Awards on nab.org/Marconis. Share your live reactions with us using #MarconiAwards.
🏆 The NAB Marconi Radio Awards will be held live and in-person during NAB Show New York to celebrate outstanding on-air personalities and local stations from across the country with the highest honors in radio.
8. Commercial TV Stations Must File Claims Now
Were your signals carried as distant signals by at least one cable system in 2021? File your claim with the Copyright Royalty Board no later than August 1, 2022 so you don't miss out on your royalties.
ICYMI: Check out a snapshot of broadcasters' advocacy in action from the mid-year NABPAC Chairmen's report. Our advocacy on Capitol Hill is stronger because broadcasters from coast to coast are support our political action committee. We support candidates that support local broadcasting! Contact our PAC team to learn more.
10. Are You or Someone You Know Interested in A Media Sales Career?
The NAB Leadership Foundation's Media Sales Academy is accepting applications now through August 20.
MSA is a six-month career development program for college students and recent graduates who wish to pursue careers in media sales within the broadcast industry.
Apply now to join the fall 2022 session, or share this program with an eligible candidate.
