WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that the National Park Foundation will be the featured nonprofit partner of the 2015 NAB Show, April 11-16 in Las Vegas. NAB Show is the world's largest media and entertainment event with more than 98,000 annual attendees.
The National Park Foundation (NPF) is the official charity of America's national parks and nonprofit partner to the National Park Service. NPF raises private funds to help protect more than 84 million acres of national parks and inspire Americans to connect with our natural landscapes, vibrant culture and rich history.
NPF will highlight its "Find Your Park" campaign, which recognizes the 100th anniversary of the creation of the National Park Service, through its presence at the 2015 NAB Show. At the NPF booth, L5 in the North Hall lobby, attendees can share stories about their favorite national parks, watch the newly launched public service announcement (PSA) and view stunning footage from national parks around the country. Also, National Park Service rangers will discuss live events taking place across the United States and the impact these parks have on local communities.
Additionally, NPF will distribute PSAs to broadcasters at NAB Show, both at the NPF booth and the NAB Public Service booth, NU3 in the North Hall upper lobby. The broadcast-quality PSAs are available now on NAB Spot Center, www.NABSpotCenter.org, for stations to download and air.
"From Oregon's Crater Lake to the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., national parks and monuments are an important part of local communities across the country," said NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith. "I encourage our members, exhibitors and attendees to visit the National Park Foundation booth at NAB Show, and join the National Park Service centennial celebration."
"America's national parks were first established through private philanthropy and today, more than ever, that tradition of support makes the critical difference in the protection and preservation of these incredible places and the engaging programs they offer," said Dan Wenk, interim president of the National Park Foundation. "As we kick off the celebration of the centennial of the National Park Service and the 'Find Your Park' public engagement and education campaign, the opportunity provided by the National Association of Broadcasters will allow us to reach the next generation of visitors, supporters, and advocates, ensuring that the national park legacy will continue into the next 100 years."
For more information, or to share your national park story, please visit www.findyourpark.com.
About NAB Show
NAB Show, held April 11-16, 2015 in Las Vegas, is the world's largest electronic media show covering the creation, management and delivery of content across all platforms. With more than 98,000 attendees from 150 countries and 1,700+ exhibitors, NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for digital media and entertainment. From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms and countless nationalities, NAB Show is home to the solutions that transcend traditional broadcasting and embrace content delivery to new screens in new ways. For complete details, visit www.nabshow.com.
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About NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.
About the National Park Foundation
The National Park Foundation is the official charity of America's national parks and nonprofit partner to the National Park Service. Chartered by Congress in 1967, the National Park Foundation raises private funds to help PROTECT more than 84 million acres of national parks through critical conservation and preservation efforts, CONNECT all Americans with their incomparable natural landscapes, vibrant culture and rich history, and INSPIRE the next generation of park stewards. Find out more and become a part of the national park community at www.nationalparks.org.
