The Wrap

June 2, 2023

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1. Support for Local Radio Freedom Act Grows

Man adjusting the radio in his car

Nearly two dozen more members of Congress have added their support to the Local Radio Freedom Act, a resolution opposing "any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge" on local broadcast radio stations.

  • Click here to tell your members of Congress to support local radio.

2. State Broadcaster Associations Voice Support for AM Radio

Microphone in front of a press conference

State broadcasters associations representing all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico have released a resolution in support of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.

  • This bipartisan bill would direct the Secretary of Transportation to ensure consumer access to AM radio in all vehicles because of its critical role in disseminating vital information during emergencies.
  • Click here to tell your representatives to protect access to AM radio.

3. Countdown to the Celebration of Service to America Awards

Wayne Brady

The NAB Leadership Foundation's 25th annual Celebration of Service to America Awards is next week and we're getting ready to welcome this year's honorees to the nation's capital.

  • This year's host is award-winning ABC News broadcaster Gio Benitez, co-anchor of "Good Morning America" Saturday and Sunday.
  • The Leadership Award recipient is Wayne Brady.
  • The Corporate Leadership Award recipient is JPMorgan Chase.
  • Musical guest Nelson Cade III was a finalist on "The Voice" in 2020.
  • View the full list of station winners and finalists here.

📺 Stay tuned to find out when and where you will be able to watch this year's event on your local stations.

4. Storytelling Secrets that Yield Direct Revenue Gains

Man listening to headphones in radio booth

Succinct storytelling in commercials and when pitching clients can lead to more impactful audience connections and increased revenues.

  • Hear from renowned audio storytelling experts Valerie Geller and Jeffrey Hedquist as they discuss audio storytelling techniques that keep your listeners engaged longer, detail the cornerstones of crafting engaging commercial copy and overview interpersonal storytelling tactics that deepen client engagement and lead to tangible results.

5. FCC Grants Audible Crawl Rule Waiver Extension

Breaking news alert

The FCC has granted NAB's request for an extension of an existing waiver of the audible crawl rule.

  • This rule requires television stations to aurally describe visual, non-textual emergency information for the benefit of consumers who are blind or visually impaired.
  • The FCC approved an 18-month extension of the existing waiver of the audible crawl rule, subject to certain reporting conditions on NAB's efforts to identify a technical solution and coordination with consumer groups on alternative approaches to ensuring that blind and visually impaired consumers can access the critical details about emergencies.

6. ICYMI: The Value of Military Veteran Inclusion in Media and the Workplace

Woman veteran outside a house with an American flag

This week on the NAB Blog, hear from Kevin Johnson, director of Veteran Recruiting for Hearst Television and retired Sergeant First Class of the United States Army, about the connection between his military service and broadcasting career.

7. NAB on the Move

Curtis LeGeyt speaking on a panel

Last week, NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt spoke on a panel about Washington policymaking and the future of media at the Media Financial Management Association's annual conference in Los Angeles.

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