1. NAB Urges FCC to Set Transition Date for NextGen TV

One big thing: NAB has filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the ongoing proceeding to authorize the full transition to NextGen TV.

• In these comments, NAB urges the FCC to set a clear, date-certain sunset for ATSC 1.0, to ensure continued access to free, over-the-air broadcast signals by updating receiver standards and maintaining MVPD carriage of ATSC 3.0 signals and advanced features, and to protect broadcasters’ ability to deliver high-value programming.”
• Dig deeper: Read the full filing here.

2. Curtis LeGeyt Talks AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act

NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt joined WZRV last week to break down the latest action on the push to move the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act through Congress.

• 📻 Listen to the full interview here.
• Get involved: Do your members of Congress support the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act? Click here to find out and urge them to pass this legislation now.

3. Americans Want Live Sports on Broadcast TV

The 2025 football season made it clear that Americans want to watch their favorite teams for free on local broadcast television.

• Dig deeper: On the NAB Blog, we dive in to the numbers and what they tell us about live sports viewership.

4. NAB Show Registration is Open

Registration is officially open for the 2026 NAB Show, taking place on April 18-22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

• NAB Show brings together the global media and entertainment community to explore new ideas, discover emerging tools and shape how stories are created, distributed and monetized.
• 🎫 Don’t miss out: Register now.

5. Now Accepting Entries for Service to America Awards

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

• Click here to submit your station’s work today.

6. Reminder: Stop Airing Congressional PSAs

We are grateful for your support of the NAB Congressional Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign.

• The spots expired on December 31. Discontinuing the spots will support compliance with federal election laws and avoid equal time rule requirements.
• Please contact WeAreBroadcasters@nab.org with any additional questions.

7. NABPAC Happenings

Last week Jenn Flemming, vice president, NABPAC and Advocacy Initiatives, gave an advocacy update at the Gray Media annual strategy meeting. Gray employees were the largest NABPAC participant in 2025, raising over $100,000 from more than 100 donors. If you or your company are interested in learning more about advocacy partnerships, please email Jenn Flemming.

8. Cold Weather, Rising Costs: Join NAB for Access to Environ Energy

This week’s wintry forecast is a reminder that energy usage and costs can spike quickly. NAB members partner with Environ Energy to gain expert support in managing energy procurement, controlling expenses and planning smarter for seasonal demand.

• 💡 Join NAB today to access Environ Energy and other cost-saving benefits for broadcasters.