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February 16, 2024

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1. NAB Announces New Hispanic Media GOTV Coalition

Hispanic Media GOTV Coalition

NAB, along with Hispanic media groups and organizations, has announced a first of its kind coalition focused on get out the vote (GOTV) efforts for the Hispanic community.

  • 🗳️ The nonpartisan coalition consisting of 13 organizations is dedicated to increasing voter registration and voter turnout in the Hispanic community for the 2024 national elections.
  • Participating media groups and organizations include Bustos Media, Entravision Communications, Epluribus LLC – creators of MOXY, Estrella Media, La Red Hispana, LatinEQUIS, Latino Media Network, Lazer Media, Meruelo Media, National Association of Broadcasters, Telemundo, Poderistas and TelevisaUnivision.
  • Get involved: More information, including how to join the coalition, is available here.

2. Air New #DependOnAM Spots Now

AM Radio Toolkit

NAB has released new radio spots in English and Spanish to continue engaging listeners in the campaign to keep AM radio in cars. These spots, along with digital ads and talking points, are part of the successful Depend on AM campaign.

  • đź“§ Your participation in this campaign has led to listeners sending more than 376,000 emails and 47,000 tweets to Congress.
  • Get the tools: The new spots and all campaign tools are available here.
  • Take action: Send your listeners to DependOnAm.com, an information hub with a grassroots call to action where they can quickly and easily tell their members of Congress to advocate for AM radio in vehicles.

3. 2024 Crystal Radio Awards Finalists Announced

Crystal Radio Award

Finalists for the 2024 NAB Crystal Radio Awards have been announced. Winners will be announced during the We Are Broadcasters ceremony that takes place on the Main Stage at NAB Show, April 16 at 9:30 a.m. PST.

  • Hubbard Broadcasting’s KSTP-FM, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn., will receive an esteemed Crystal Heritage Award during the ceremony. The Heritage Award recognizes radio stations that have won a total of five Crystal Radio Awards for exceptional year-round community service efforts.

4. Get Your Celebration of Service to America Awards Entry in Now

Red carpet

The Celebration of Service to America Awards honor excellence in community service philanthropy and the impact made by local television and radio stations across the country.

  • Go for it: Submit your station’s work here.

5. NAB Show: Where Broadcasters Learn, Network and Innovate

SMMRF attendees

Looking for new strategies to boost your bottom line and grow your audience? At the 2024 NAB Show, you’ll have access to an unparalleled lineup of educational content in the Broadcast District.

  • Learn new strategies to increase your bottom line.
  • Expand your network at the preeminent event for broadcasters.
  • Discover innovative technologies to grow your business.

🎫 NAB members receive the best rates - register now.


6. NAB on the Move

Jen Jose, Bonnie Wood and Sue Keenom

Earlier this week, WJLA-TV Community and Public Relations Director Bonnie Wood (center) gave NAB Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Jen Jose and NAB Senior Vice President of State, Board and International Relations Sue Keenom a tour of the Sinclair station’s new studio in Arlington, Va.


7. Find Your Next Career Move

Reporter speaking live

Looking to advance your career? Take a look at some of the recent job postings on BroadcastCareerLink.com.

  • Account Executive, Hubbard Broadcasting, Albany, N.Y.
  • News Production Assistant, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Lynchburg, Va.
  • Radio Producer/Assistant Program Director, Bonneville International, Sacramento, Calif.
  • Sports Anchor/Reporter, Nexstar Media Group, Odessa, Texas

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