NAB News - West Virginia Broadcasters Association

: February 15, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the circulation of a proposal at the FCC eliminating rules governing exclusivity of broadcast content, the following statement can be attributed to NAB Executive Vice President of Communications Dennis Wharton:

: February 15, 2016

Registration is now open for the NAB Education Foundation’s (NABEF) 2015 Leadership Development Program (LDP), to be held October 15 – 18 at NAB headquarters in Washington, D.C. The program provides top-performing professionals with the tools necessary to effectively lead teams, manage additional responsibilities and advance their careers in the broadcast industry.

: February 15, 2016

Leading industry executives will provide insight on the topics affecting radio finances and what businesses should consider for the future during “Pillsbury’s Financing the Future of Radio,” Wednesday, September 30 from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. during the 2015 Radio Show. The Radio Show, produced by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), takes place September 30 – October 2 in Atlanta.

: February 15, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the shooting deaths of WDBJ-TV Roanoke's Alison Parker and Adam Ward this morning, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:

: February 15, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Broadcast trade organizations joined forces today to launch the “Alison & Adam Memorial Fund” to support families of the victims of the Roanoke TV shooting.

: February 15, 2016

The 2015 Radio Show will feature Steven Tyler, the iconic songwriter and prolific voice of the best-selling American rock band Aerosmith, in a one-on-one interview with Premiere Networks country music radio hosts Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase during the previously announced “Music and Mimosas” send-off event on Friday, October 2 at 9:00 a.m. The Radio Show, produced by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), takes place September 30 – October 2 in Atlanta.