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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to draft legislation in the House of Representatives to expand eligibility for U.S. Small Business Administration loan access to struggling local newspapers and radio and television stations, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the FCC's approval of an order that would modernize and simplify the written and on-air public notices broadcasters must provide upon the filing of certain applications, the following statement can be attributed to NAB Executive Vice President of Communications Dennis Wharton:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the introduction of bipartisan Senate legislation to expand eligibility for U.S. Small Business Administration loan access to struggling local newspapers and radio and television stations, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:

Washington, D.C. -- National Association of Broadcasters President and CEO Gordon Smith delivered the annual NAB Show State of the Industry address during NAB Show Express, taking place May 13-14. The online event features more than 100 live and on-demand sessions, as well as an exclusive Solutions Marketplace, available at nabshowexpress.com.

WASHINGTON, DC -- Six Members of the House of Representatives and two Senators have added their cosponsorship to a resolution opposing "any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge" on local broadcast radio stations. The Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA), which signals Members of Congress's opposition to any potential legislation that imposes new performance royalties on broadcast radio stations for music airplay, now has 211 cosponsors in the House and 27 in the Senate.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the introduction of the Local News and Emergency Information Act, bipartisan House legislation from House Antitrust Subcommittee Chairman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) and Ranking Member Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) that would expand eligibility for U.S. Small Business Administration loan access to struggling local newspapers and radio and television stations, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:

About WVBA

The West Virginia Broadcasters Association has been representing and serving West Virginia commercial radio and television stations since 1946. We are a member-driven trade association that provides unequaled service and value to stations throughout the state. 

Upcoming Dates

13 Apr
NAB Show
Date 04.13.2024 - 04.17.2024

Las Vegas, NV

The 2024 NAB State Leadership Conference will feature a robust program where broadcasters from all over the United States and Puerto Rico will hear from prominent policymakers and industry leaders, as well as meet with their legislators to discuss key issues affecting the industry. The conference is also a great opportunity to network with fellow broadcasters from across the country.

27 Apr

Morgantown, WV

14 May
5 Nov