1. Get Involved with NAB’s Policy Priorities

NAB’s policy priorities for the 119th Congress spotlight the key policy issues impacting local television and radio stations.

• Connect with your legislators to educate them on the issues outlined in this report and tell them how their decisions could impact your vital service.
• 🗓️ Use our congressional calendar to find out when your members of Congress will be in their district offices and take the opportunity to plan meetings with your legislators.

2. NAB’s Sam Matheny Talks BPS

NAB Executive Vice President, BPS, Sam Matheny spoke with TV Technology this week, to discuss the latest developments regarding the Broadcast Positioning System (BPS).

• Matheny spoke about why BPS can play a critical role in national security, NAB’s partnership with Dominion Energy and more.
• Read the full interview here.

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. Happening Soon: NAB Board Elections

The 2026 NAB Board of Directors election will be conducted by VoteNow.com from February 10-April 13. The 2026 election is for even numbered radio districts and six at-large television seats. The eligible radio districts up for election are listed below, followed by the election schedule.

For questions about the NAB Board of Directors election, please contact Jennifer Landry-Jackson at 202-775-2520 or jlandry-jackson@nab.org.

2026 Radio Districts:

• District 2 - New York, New Jersey
• District 4 - Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
• District 6 - North Carolina, South Carolina
• District 8 - Louisiana, Mississippi
• District 10 - Indiana
• District 12 - Missouri, Kansas
• District 14 - Iowa, Wisconsin
• District 16 - Colorado, Nebraska
• District 18 - Southern Texas
• District 20 - Montana, Idaho, Wyoming
• District 22 - Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah
• District 24 - Southern California, Guam, Hawaii, American Samoa, MP (Northern Mariana Islands)

2026 Schedule of Electronic NAB Board Elections:

• February 10 - Nominations notification goes out via Votenow.com 
• March 9 - Nominations due/candidates verified 
• March 17 - Ballots go out via Votenow.com 
• April 10 - Ballots due in 
• April 13 - Notification of winners and if run-off required

5. Final 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.

6. Storm-Ready Starts with the Right Coverage: Join NAB for Access to Amwins

Weather disruptions can threaten more than your signal, they can impact your entire operation. Through NAB membership, broadcasters gain access to Amwins, providing specialized insurance designed to protect studios, equipment and continuity during severe weather events.

• 🎙️ Join NAB today to access coverage that helps safeguard your station year-round.