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NAB Education Foundation Accepting Applications for Broadcast Leadership Training Class

The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) announced the application deadline for the 2014 Broadcast Leadership Training program (BLT) is May 31. The program is designed to prepare senior broadcasters, particularly women and people of color, to own and operate radio and television stations or move into more senior positions within the industry.

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NAB Statement on Announced Retirement of CBS EVP Marty Franks


WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to today's announcement that Marty Franks, CBS Executive Vice President, Planning, Policy and Government Affairs, will retire effective September 30, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:

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NABEF Celebration of Service to Award Features FCC Commissioners, Members of Congress, Stevie Wonder

The 15th annual Celebration of Service to America Awards, produced by the NAB Education Foundation (NABEF), will take place Monday, June 3 in Washington, D.C. Recognized among the top Washington events, the gala will honor radio and television broadcasters from across the country for exceptional community service. The event will also include the presentation of NABEF's highest honor, the Service to America Leadership Award, to Stevie Wonder, with four-time Grammy Award nominee Oleta Adams performing a musical tribute to Wonder.

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Florida Association of Broadcasters and Florida Division of Emergency Management to Test Mobile TV During 2013 Hurricane Season

MIAMI, FL – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), Florida Association of Broadcasters (FAB) and Dyle™ mobile TV announced today that mobile TV devices will be provided to Florida's State Emergency Response Team (SERT) as part of a pilot program to assist first responders with accessing important information during the 2013 hurricane season. Details of the mobile TV pilot program were unveiled today at a joint news conference at Florida International University, Wall of Wind Research Center.

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Actions of the NAB Board of Directors

The National Association of Broadcasters Board of Directors met this week for its regularly scheduled summer board meeting. Below is a summary of actions taken by the Board:

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Testimony of Schurz SVP Marci Burdick on Satellite Television Law

WASHINGTON, DC -- Schurz Communications Senior Vice-President of Broadcasting Marci Burdick testified this morning before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology at a hearing entitled "The Satellite Television Law: Repeal, Reauthorize, or Revise?"

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