Washington, D.C. – In response to the announcement that Arielle Roth has been nominated to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:
“NAB congratulates Arielle on her nomination and looks forward to continuing our productive working relationship with her as she takes on this key role.
“Arielle’s extensive experience and leadership in communications policy make her an outstanding choice to lead NTIA. Her deep understanding of broadcasters’ unique contributions to local communities, including through spectrum innovations like NextGen TV, will help improve and expand access to vital communications services for all Americans.
“We congratulate Arielle on her nomination and look forward to working with her on policies that support a vibrant and competitive media and telecommunications landscape.”
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 nab.org.
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