1. FCC Examines Sports Marketplace -- NAB Makes Broadcasters’ Case

One big thing: The FCC is examining how fragmentation in the sports marketplace — including the shift of live games to streaming paywalls and exclusive platform deals — is affecting consumers and the long-standing role of free, over-the-air television.

• NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: “As the Commission evaluates these marketplace trends, it is important to ensure that local stations have a fair opportunity to compete for premium sports rights. That includes modernizing outdated ownership restrictions that limit broadcasters’ ability to achieve the scale necessary to compete in today’s media marketplace.”
• Why this matters: For decades, live sports have been a cornerstone of free television and a major driver of local station economics. As distribution models change and rights fees soar into the billions, this proceeding could have significant implications for sports fans, media competition and the future of local broadcasting.

2. ICYMI: Air New Spots to Thank Your Legislators for Supporting Local Radio

NAB has released new radio spots to thank the members of Congress who have supported the AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act. Please air these “thank you” spots to publicly recognize members of Congress who are standing with local radio and the listeners who depend on AM in emergencies.

• Please air these spots as often as possible. Each airing reinforces the urgency for congressional leadership to bring the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act to a vote and encourages additional lawmakers to support it.

3. NAB’s April Carty-Sipp Named 2026 BFOA Honoree

NAB Executive Vice President, Industry Affairs and Innovation, April Carty-Sipp has been named a 2026 Leadership Award honoree by the Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA).

• This year's honorees also include Heather Cohen, president, The Weiss Agency; Michael J. Hayes, president, Hearst Television; Mike Hulvey, president and chief executive officer, Radio Advertising Bureau; Chad Matthews, president, ABC-owned Television Stations; and Alissa Pollack, executive vice president, Global Music Marketing, iHeartMedia.
• 🏆 The awards will be presented at the BFOA Annual Breakfast on Wednesday, April 22, during the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas.

4. Elevate Your NAB Show Experience

The broadcast industry comes together at the 2026 NAB Show on April 19–22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. From the Small and Medium Market Radio Forum to the Broadcast Management and Monetization Conference, plus the Broadcast Engineering and IT Conference and Main Stage moments, NAB Show 2026 delivers the insights and connections broadcasters need to stay competitive.

But did you know NAB members get the best rates and experience MORE at NAB Show?

Inside TV and Radio HQ, members have exclusive access to the NAB Member Lounge in the heart of the Show Floor. NAB members can:

• Host impromptu meetings
• Recharge with complimentary refreshments between sessions
• Connect with fellow broadcasters in the exclusive NAB Member Lounge
• Participate in curated networking activations

Whether you're closing a deal, exchanging ideas or simply catching up with peers, this dedicated space ensures your time at NAB Show is productive and purposeful.

Members always get the lowest registration rates, maximizing the value of their Premium Conference Pass.

🎟 Join NAB and register today to experience the Show the way it was designed for broadcasters.

5. Last Chance to Enter the 2026 PILOT Innovation Challenge

Applications for the 2026 PILOT Innovation Challenge close today at 5 p.m. EDT. The Innovation Challenge offers startup companies the opportunity to showcase solutions that address real challenges facing broadcasters today.

• Once again, PILOT is collaborating with the Startup Pavilion at NAB Show. Any Startup Pavilion exhibitor with a product or solution that is relevant to broadcasters is eligible to apply.
• Up to three winners will receive the opportunity to join a panel presentation about their company or product at the 2026 NAB Show. Winners will also get the opportunity to contribute a guest blog to the PILOT blog and have a one-on-one coaching session with NAB’s chief innovation officer about how to get the most out of their time spent at NAB Show.
• Click here to learn more and apply.

6. Enter Your Station to Win a Celebration of Service to America Award

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

• Don’t forget: We are accepting entries for stations that host original podcasts, as well as stations that were first informers during local emergencies.
• ✏️ Click here to submit your station’s work today.

7. Local Broadcasters Celebrate Black History Month

This year marks 100 years of celebrating Black History Month, and local broadcasters are telling the stories that define our nation.

• Visit America's Stories to read about how stations marked the occasion.
• NAB shares stories like these with legislators as an example of broadcasters’ important role in their communities. Send stories of your station’s vital service for inclusion to wearebroadcasters@nab.org.