This legislation would clarify that local radio and television broadcasters may air cannabis advertisements in states where it is legal without the threat of administrative action from the FCC.
NAB applauded the Senate bill's introduction for creating regulatory certainty for broadcasters.
We're keeping a close eye on this and will continue to work with policymakers throughout the process.
2. LAST CHANCE: Commercial TV Stations Must File Royalty Claims Now
💰 Don't miss out on your royalties! If your commercial TV station's signals were carried as distant signals by at least one cable system in 2021, you must file a claim with the Copyright Royalty Board no later than August 1, 2022.
Our radio spots urging listeners to take action on performance tax legislation have been so successful we are extending them through the end of September.
Thus far, listeners have sent 40,000 emails and 8,000 tweets to members of Congress supporting local radio.
Click here to download the :30 spots, available in English and Spanish.
🎤 We've also provided scripts, talking points and digital assets to help stations voice radio's opposition to the American Music Fairness Act and its harmful impact on listeners.
4. Tamron Hall Joins NAB Leadership Foundation Board
Two-time Emmy Award-winning talk show host, journalist, producer and author Tamron Hall has been appointed to the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation board.
Hall will also serve in the newly created position of industry ambassador, working with the Foundation to continue its mission of attracting and developing the next generation of innovative broadcast leaders to reflect the diverse audience the industry serves.
5. Changes to Foreign Sponsor ID Rule Expected to Take Effect Later this Summer
On July 12, a federal court vacatedthe requirement that radio and TV broadcasters search federal government databases for information on program sponsors to comply with the Foreign Sponsor ID rule. The court agreed with an NAB petition that the FCC lacked authority to adopt the requirement. The court's changes are expected to take effect later this summer.
The decision removes a significant burden on radio and television stations.
Stations will still be required to tell programmers about the rule, ask them about foreign sponsorship and disclose any foreign government-sponsored programming to the public.
The decision takes effect after the court issues its "mandate," which is expected in late August/early September (absent a rehearing request by the FCC).
📝 NAB is releasing a revised compliance form on our Member Tools site prior to the effective date of the court's changes to the rules to allow stations to plan for future compliance. The original compliance form will remain on the site until the changes take effect.
The NAB Marconi Radio Awards will be held live and in-person to celebrate excellence in radio on October 19, 2022, during NAB Show New York at the Javits Center. View the finalists here. Buy your ticket today!
7. Motivating Employees in 2022
Kristine Gunn, director, Talent and Organization Management, TriNet, joins the NAB Podcast to discuss the makeup of the current labor force and offer insights on how managers can connect with, motivate and more effectively manage their employees during this unprecedented year.
8. Share Your Election Season Coverage with Us
Is your station going into overdrive to cover the 2022 election? Send us your coverage so we can boost this important work.
🗳️ Town halls, debates, elections guides and other coverage – we want to see it all.
Send your stories to advocacy@nab.org and we'll share them across our channels.
9. Celebrate Democracy Day on September 15
Democracy Day is an initiative from the Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University.
👩🏫 On September 15, the International Day of Democracy, they're asking media outlets to run at least one piece of content that educates the public about their local democracy.
Stations can find more information, including story ideas and social tools, at USDemocracyDay.org.
