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NAB Statement on Broadcast Spectrum Incentive Auction Order

WASHINGTON, DC -- In response to the FCC's proposed framework for the broadcast spectrum incentive auction order today, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:

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New Creative Edge Challenge to Select Radio Creatives to Participate in RAB/NAB Radio Show Session

The 2014 Radio Show today launched the new Creative Edge Panelist Challenge. Through the contest, three panelists will be selected for the Radio Show session titled "It Starts at the Top: Reinvigorating Station Creativity." Contestants are encouraged to submit fresh ideas on incorporating creativity into on-air and online content. One program director, one digital director and one production director will be chosen to participate in the session.

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NAB Statement on Senate Judiciary Satellite Television Reauthorization Bill

In response to the introduction of the Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-IA), the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:

Read more: NAB Statement on Senate Judiciary Satellite Television Reauthorization Bill

Testimony of Jane Mago at Media Ownership Hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- NAB Executive Vice President of Legal Jane Mago testified this morning at a House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing on "Media Ownership in the 21st Century."

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Two Representatives Join Coalition Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act

WASHINGTON, DC -- Two Members of the House of Representatives have joined the coalition co-sponsoring a resolution that opposes "any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge" on local broadcast radio stations. With their co-sponsorship, there are 224 Members of the House and 15 Senators who have signed on to support the Local Radio Freedom Act.

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NAB Announces Contract Extension for President and CEO Gordon Smith

WASHINGTON, DC -- NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in the position until December 31, 2018, NAB Joint Board Chairman Charles Warfield announced today.

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