1. Last Chance to Tell the FCC: Keep Sports Free and Local

Live sports bring fans together. But these days, watching them on TV has gotten increasingly complicated, and fans are getting frustrated. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is currently seeking public comments on these marketplace trends, and today is the last day to make your opinion known.

• Take action now to let the FCC know that you want to keep sports accessible on free, local TV channels.

ICYMI: NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt joined John Ourand on “The Varsity” podcast for a conversation about the sports media landscape and why broadcasters need scale to keep sports free and accessible for fans nationwide.

• The discussion covered how local broadcasters are competing with Big Tech giants for sports media rights as games continue to move behind paywalls.
• 🎙️ Listen to the full episode here.

Dig deeper: Visit the NAB Blog to read about what happened when baseball's Opening Day went behind a paywall this year.

2. New at NAB Show: CBS’ “Survivor” and Mega Producer Jesse Collins

Just announced: The 2026 NAB Show kicks off with a major milestone celebration during the Opening Session on Monday, April 20, as CBS’s “Survivor” marks its 50th season and receives the prestigious Spirit of Broadcasting Award. “Survivor” host and executive producer Jeff Probst will join in a conversation with NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt live from Fiji — more than 5,400 miles away — where production is already underway on the show’s 51st season.

The opening session will also feature a keynote conversation with Emmy Award-winning producer Jesse Collins, known for the GRAMMY Awards and Super Bowl halftime shows.

More can’t-miss highlights:

• Featured industry voices: Deborah Norville, Perry Sook (Nexstar), Barbara Maushard (Hearst), Jon Miller (NBC Sports) and more.
• Media and Entertainment Theater: Conversations on AI, streaming and the changing economics of media.
• Sports Summit: Leaders across leagues, media and tech exploring the future of sports broadcasting.
• Small and Medium Market Radio Forum: Peer-driven insights on radio programming, revenue and audience growth.

From big-picture strategy to practical takeaways, NAB Show is where broadcasters stay ahead of what’s next.

🎟 Register now with a Premium Conference Pass.

3. ICYMI: America 250 Toolkit and Spots Now Available

As our nation turns 250 years old, NAB is spotlighting the essential role broadcasters play in recording history and serving local communities.

• Why it matters: Broadcasters have brought America’s defining moments to the airwaves for generations – and we’ll do it again for our nation’s semiquincentennial.

Here’s what’s new:

• We Are Broadcasters TV and radio spots highlighting how stations have captured America’s greatest moments and continue to celebrate our shared history.
• “Our American Story, Local Edition: A Guide for TV and Radio Stations” to help you get involved, including:
• Ideas for covering local America 250 events.
• Ways to engage viewers and listeners to share their stories.
• Ready-to-use resources and inspiration.
• We want to feature you. Share your station’s plans and stories at wearebroadcasters@nab.org so we can amplify them with policymakers.

4. NAB on the Move

NAB Senior Vice President, Digital, and Chief Creative Officer Gagan Nirula and Director, Communications and Social Media Grace Whaley spoke with students at the University of Maryland about the evolving business of broadcasting and its impact on local journalism.

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From business trips to industry events like NAB Show, travel planning is in full swing. NAB members can save up to 35% on AVIS and Budget car rentals, offering a convenient and cost-effective way to get around.

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