NAB Archive
- NAB Statement on FCC Broadcast Spectrum Repack
- Michelle Duke Named NAB Chief Diversity Officer
- Tamron Hall to Host NAB Leadership Foundation Celebration of Service to America Awards
- NAB Launches New Ad Campaign Spotlighting Importance of Local Broadcasting
- Media Mogul Byron Allen Confirmed for 2020 Radio Show
- NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith Announces 2021 NAB Show Rescheduled for October
- NAB Statement on House Commerce Committee Passage of Tax Certificate Legislation
- Radio Show Registration Now Open, Major Speakers Confirmed
- Competitive Power of Technology Platforms Threatens Future of Local Journalism, NAB Says in Comments
- NAB Statement on Introduction of Broadcast Incubator Program Legislation
- NAB Statement on FCC Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2020
- NAB Announces Launch of Broadcast Resource Hub
- NAB Leadership Foundation Announces 2020 Service to America Award Winners
- NABLF Celebration of Service to America Awards to Air on 500+ Stations
- NAB Show Launches NAB Amplify, Serving Global Media and Entertainment Community
- NAB Statement on Recognition of Lynn Claudy as SMPTE Fellow
- NABLF Launches Resource Center to Advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Celebrity Guests Highlight NABLF Celebration of Service to America Awards Airing on Stations Nationwide
- Hanson, McCoy Appointed to NAB TV Board of Directors
- NAB Show New York Presents Ten-Day Virtual Experience for 2020
LAS VEGAS, NV -- National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) President and CEO Gordon Smith called on federal regulators to develop a National Broadcast Plan during his keynote address at the opening session of NAB Show 2014. Smith called on policymakers to develop a holistic regulatory approach that ensures radio and television broadcasting are not disadvantaged in the marketplace due to government bias towards other forms of media.
Read more: Gordon Smith Calls on Regulators to Develop National Broadcast Plan
Las Vegas, Nevada – The NAB Show, the world's largest annual conference and expo for professionals who create, manage, and distribute entertainment across all platforms, today began with a State of the Broadcast Industry Address from Gordon Smith, president and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and a slate of sessions showcasing how the media industry's brightest "channel opportunity" in today's rapidly-shifting marketplace. More than 93,000 audio, video, and film content professionals are expected to attend this year's NAB Show, which runs through Thursday, April 10 in Las Vegas.
Read more: "Everybody Loves Raymond" and Sochi Winter Olympics Kick Off Day One of 2014 NAB Show
WASHINGTON, DC -- A bipartisan group of nine members of the House of Representatives have signed on as co-sponsors of a resolution that opposes "any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge" on local broadcast radio stations. The Local Radio Freedom Act is now currently co-sponsored by a coalition of 215 Members of the House and 14 Senators. The resolution will achieve a majority of support in the House of Representatives with the co-sponsorship of an additional three Members of Congress.
Read more: Local Radio Freedom Act Nears Support of Majority of House of Representatives
Las Vegas, NV -- NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith delivered the annual NAB State of the Industry address during the 2014 NAB Show. Below is a transcript of his remarks as prepared for delivery.
Las Vegas, Nevada – The NAB Show, the world's largest annual conference and expo for professionals who create, manage, and distribute entertainment across all platforms, today featured a discussion between Gordon Smith, president and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and Tom Wheeler, chairman of the FCC,as well as a keynote presentation from Mark Ramberg of Amazon Web Services and a Super Session that featured former FCC Chairman Robert McDowell and others debating the future and implications of net neutrality.
Las Vegas, NV -- The National Association of Broadcasters today released preliminary figures for the 2014 NAB Show, the world's largest electronic media event covering filmed entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums.