The Wrap

July 14, 2023

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1. Air New AM Radio Spots Now

People listening to AM radio in a car

New #DependOnAM radio spots are now available in English and Spanish. Air the spots to continue engaging listeners in the campaign to keep AM radio in cars.

  • The new spots ask listeners to contact their members of Congress by texting AM to 52886, urging them to support legislation that ensures AM radio remains in cars.
  • 🤩 Your participation has led to listeners sending more than 266,000 emails and 25,000 tweets to Congress to date.
  • Access campaign tools including scripts, live reads, social tiles, sample texts and more here.

2. The Search for the Next Leader of Global NAB Show

NAB Show

NAB has launched a nationwide search for an executive vice president and managing director of Global Connections and Events overseeing the annual NAB Show.

  • This search follows the announcement that Chris Brown, who currently serves in this role, will transition out of the organization following the 2024 NAB Show after nearly 25 years of service to NAB.
  • Full details about this opportunity may be found here.

3. File Cable Copyright Royalty Claims Now

Documents floating in front of a laptop

It's time to file your claims for cable copyright royalties. To receive your 2022 royalties, a claim must be filed by July 31, 2023, with the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB).

  • Click here to learn more about this process and recent changes.
  • Questions? Contact CRB's eCRB User Support Line at eCRBSupport@egov.com or Olegario Perales at operales@crowell.com.

4. New Conferences at NAB Show New York

NAB Show New York

Register now to join your fellow radio and television broadcasters, programmers and content creators at NAB Show New York, October 24-26 at the Javits Center. Check out this fall's new and returning programming.

New in 2023:

  • Broadcast Content Summit
  • Director of Photography Creative Conference
  • Remote Production Conference
  • Visual Storytelling Conference
  • Career Fair hosted by the NAB Leadership Foundation
  • Focus on Leadership Speaker Series hosted by the NAB Leadership Foundation

Returning in 2023:

  • Cybersecurity for Broadcasters Retreat
  • Post|Production Conference NYC
  • Radio Insights| Executive Seminar
  • Streaming Summit
  • TV2025: Monetizing the Future
  • NAB Marconi Radio Awards, brought to you by Xperi

5. Insights from the Newest Hall of Famers

Curtis LeGeyt with Stretch and Bobbito

"The Stretch and Bobbito Radio Show" and "ABC's Wide World of Sports" were inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame at this year's NAB Show. Hear backstage conversations with Stretch Armstrong and Dennis Lewin, who appeared onstage to accept the awards on behalf of the two iconic shows.


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