Sunday, April 14
9-9:50 a.m. | TV and Radio HQ (W232)
This roundtable will offer you a basic understanding of the common legal issues programmers may encounter as they develop content and license music. From contracts and copyrights and fair use to First Amendment considerations, you’ll get a great understanding of what legal concerns you need to be prepared for and wary of as you develop your programming and license music.
MODERATOR: Frank Montero, Partner, Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth
10-10:30 a.m. | TV and Radio HQ (W232)
The National Association of Broadcasters Political Action Committee (NABPAC) works to advance your interests as a broadcaster. Learn what they are focusing on next and how you can get involved.
SPEAKERS: Jennifer Flemming, Vice President, NABPAC, National Association of Broadcasters; Alyssa Niemiec, Director, NABPAC, National Association of Broadcasters
10-10:50 a.m. | W216-W217
How is the broadcasting industry managing a growing number of revenue streams and economic and political change? Our panelists will dig into the major factors affecting broadcasting’s revenue landscape, from the impact of the economic and political landscapes on consumers to changing audience demographics and the growing presence of digital/streaming services.
MODERATOR: Rob Babin, Executive Vice President, Radio Cox Media Group
SPEAKERS: Justin Nielson, Principal Analyst, S&P Global Market Intelligence; Nicole Ovadia, Vice President Forecasting & Analysis, BIA
10-10:50 a.m. | TV and Radio HQ (W232)
As recruiting for the broadcasting industry becomes more difficult, hear from your peers on the successful strategies they’ve implemented to both attract talent to the industry and retain current talent.
MODERATORS: Kristina Koppeser, Brand Manager, Director of Digital Content, KYW Newsradio; Sinan Sidar, Director of News Talent Recruitment, Hearst Television
11-11:30 a.m. | TV and Radio HQ (W232)
GPS is a ubiquitous service used by nearly everyone, but it can be improved. Learn about the threats and how television broadcasters can help augment and improve the reliability of GPS with their NextGen TV transmissions.
SPEAKER: Sam Matheny, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, National Association of Broadcasters
11-11:50 a.m. | TV and Radio HQ (W232)
Discuss with your peers how they are creating engaging content and promotions tailored to specific generations. Learn what’s worked and how they identified those strategies.
SPEAKER: RaMona Alexander, Vice-President, General Manager, WDBD/American Spirit Media
11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. | W214-W215
The use of AI in broadcasting content creation is a growing opportunity – and concern. Learn how the industry is leveraging AI in unique ways to support the creation of exciting and dynamic content, and how programmers are balancing its usage as they consider audience acceptance and the concern of AI’s affect on talent.
SPEAKER: Clay Walker, VP of Content Operations Audacy
SPEAKERS: Andrew Finlayson, EVP Digital Media Strategies AI, SmithGeiger Group; Tracy Gilliam, Chief Strategy Officer, Futuri Media; Jay O'Connor, President of Futuri TopicPulse, Futuri Media
12-12:30 p.m. | TV and Radio HQ (W232)
Comscore will be joined by AWS for a fireside discussion on driving cross-platform audience insights and reach through enriching local broadcast and national audience data via a data clean room.
SPEAKERS: Joseph Delfino, Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, Comscore; Michael Newman, Director of Transformation, Graham Media Group; Chris Ziemer, Global Industry Specialist Leader | Media, Entertainment, Games, and Sports, Amazon Web Services
1-1:30 p.m. | TV and Radio HQ (W232)
Interactive Sponsorship is a new source of revenue for local stations, broadcast groups, and television shows. In this fully interactive seminar, you will go hands-on with real-world examples from major station groups and experience how they generate instant leads and sales for advertisers. You'll also learn the secret of how TV ad sales teams are already closing Interactive Sponsorship deals with advertisers nationwide.
SPEAKERS: Dan Albritton, Founder and CEO, Megaphone TV; Jamie McDonald, Chief Revenue Officer, Megaphone TV
1-1:45 p.m. | W208-W209
This fireside chat aims to inspire dialogue, share best practices and catalyze action towards a more inclusive and equitable future for sports media and broadcasting, driven by the empowerment of minority athletes and voices through ownership and representation.
MODERATOR: Danyelle Wright, VP and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, The E.W. Scripps Company
SPEAKERS: Alysha Clark, Professional Basketball Player Las Vegas Aces of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA); Deron Guidry, Co-Founder, PlayersTV
1-1:30 p.m. | TV and Radio HQ (W232)
Interactive Sponsorship is a new source of revenue for local stations, broadcast groups, and television shows. In this fully interactive seminar, you will go hands-on with real-world examples from major station groups and experience how they generate instant leads and sales for advertisers. You'll also learn the secret of how TV ad sales teams are already closing Interactive Sponsorship deals with advertisers nationwide.
SPEAKERS: Dan Albritton, Founder and CEO, Megaphone TV; Jamie McDonald, Chief Revenue Officer, Megaphone TV
1:30-2:20 p.m. | W216-W217
With the growth of AI-powered online misinformation and increasingly convincing deepfakes, it is becoming increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction. Broadcasters are taking many more steps to verify the authenticity and accuracy of the tips and video they receive. Join us to learn more about the new efforts broadcasters are launching to combat AI-powered misinformation within their newsrooms and steps they are taking to arm viewers and listeners to defend themselves against this growing threat.
MODERATOR: Alison Martin, VP, Innovation and Strategy, National Association of Broadcasters
SPEAKERS: Ross Dagan, Executive Vice President and Head of News Operations and Transformation, CBS News and Stations; Claire Ferguson, Assistant General Counsel, Gray Television; Adrianna Rodriguez, Vice President & Assistant General Counsel-News, TelevisaUnivision, Inc.; Jeremy Sinon, VP of Digital Products and Strategy, Hubbard Radio
2:30-3:15 p.m. | W208-W209
Join us for an insightful discussion centered on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly in the context of diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives within organizations. As AI continues to revolutionize various aspects of the workplace from recruitment to talent management, it presents both opportunities and challenges for promoting D&I.
MODERATOR: Carolyn Giardina, Senior Entertainment Technology & Crafts Editor, Variety VIP+
SPEAKERS: Daisy Mayorga, Technologist and Co-Founder, yüda; Noelle Russell, Founder and Chief AI Officer, AI Leadership Institute; Diya Wynn, Responsible AI Lead, Amazon (AWS)
3-3:30 p.m. | TV and Radio HQ (W232)
Veterans in broadcasting often take unique paths after transitioning out of the military. Employee resource groups for veterans and their supporters can bring out the best in these unique teams; encourage growth and retention; and identify ways broadcast entities can support those who served and their families in communities.
3:30-4:15 p.m. | W208-W209
In today's rapidly evolving landscape of broadcast media and entertainment, diversity and inclusion are more critical than ever. This panel explores how content creators are taking matters into their own hands by shaping diverse narratives, representing marginalized voices and redefining storytelling conventions.
MODERATOR: Madeline Di Nonno, President and CEO, Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media
SPEAKERS: Cassandra Freeman, Actor and Co-Founder, Creatricity; Theresa E. Gonzales, CEO and Producer of Podcast, LatinasB2B Latinas From the Block to the Board Room (LatinasB2B); Jeron Smith, Co-founder, HEIR and Incubation Lab; Storm Smith, Independant Creative Director and Storytelling Director, Galludet University
3:45-4:35 p.m. | W208-W209
Hear from some of the top leaders in broadcasting as they discuss what opportunities broadcasters need to be focusing on next - and how to ensure their organizations are best prepared to take advantage of them.
MODERATOR: Curtis LeGeyt, President and CEO, National Association of Broadcasters
SPEAKERS: Byron Allen, Chairman, CEO and President, Allen Media Group and Entertainment Studios; Catherine Badalemnte, Bill Wilson, CEO, Townsquare Media, Inc.
Monday, April 14
9:15-9:55 a.m. | TV and Radio HQ (W232)
Janet McHugh, head of the Television Music Licensing Committee (TVMLC), and Bill Velez, head of the Radio Music License Committee (RMLC), will detail the latest in music licensing on broadcast radio and TV.
SPEAKERS: Jacob Elbin, Partner, Mayer Brown; Janet McHugh, President and CEO, TV Music Licensing Committee; Bill Velez, Executive Director, Radio Music Licensing Committee
9:30-11 a.m. | Main Stage
The official 2024 NAB Show broadcaster welcome event, including remarks from NAB leadership, a Fireside Chat with NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt, the presentation of the 2024 Insight Award to Soledad O'Brien and more.
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Please join NAB for this annual discussion with senior staff from the FCC’s Media Bureau about the major broadcast policy issues currently before the FCC. Bureau staff will also be standing by to answer your questions about anything else that’s important to your station.
MODERATOR: Larry Walke, Associate General Counsel, National Association of Broadcasters
SPEAKERS: Radhika Karmarkar, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, FCC; Barbara Kreisman, Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau, FCC; Holly Saurer, Chief of the Media Bureau, Legal Advisor to the Chairwoman; Al Shuldiner, Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau, FCC
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Are you ready to maximize Next Gen TV? Join our panel to learn what it takes to get ready and what you need to focus on next to further leverage Next Gen TV for content.
MODERATOR: Anne Schelle, Managing Director, Pearl TV
SPEAKERS: Fred Engel, Chief Technology Officer, PBS North Carolina; Shawn Makhijani, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Strategy & NBC Spot On, NBCUniversal Advertising and Partnerships; Kerry Oslund, VP Strategy and Business Development, E.W. Scripps
11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. | TV and Radio HQ (W232)
Hear from experts in the broadcasting M&A space on M&A activity and trends and discuss what companies on either side of the process can do to best prepare for a successful transaction and transition.
MODERATOR: Robert Heymann Jr., Managing Director, Media Services Group
1-2 p.m. | Main Stage
The NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame recognizes television and radio personalities or programs that have earned a place in broadcasting history.
2:30-3:30 p.m. | W208-W209
In the past year, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts have been at the core of several politically charged debates. Learn firsthand from top broadcast executives at the helm of renowned broadcast and media conglomerates as they explore the latest trends in driving their commitment to DEI within the rapidly evolving media landscape and its intersection with leadership. Gain insights into the invaluable lessons learned and hear candid reflections on the triumphs, setbacks and pivotal moments that have shaped their perspectives on fostering a more inclusive and equitable media ecosystem
MODERATOR: Michelle Duke, President of the NAB Leadership Foundation and Chief Diversity Officer, National Association of Broadcasters
SPEAKERS: Sylvia Banderas Coffinet, Chief Executive Officer, Latino Media Network; Caroline Beasley, Chief Executive Officer, Beasley Media Group; Michael Hayes, President, Hearst Television; DuJuan McCoy, Owner, President and CEO, WISH-TV, WNDY-TV, Circle City Broadcasting Entertainment Production and Circulus Digital Media
2:30-3:15 p.m. | W216-W217
Hear remarks from FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, then from students of both Howard University and the University of Missouri who developed NEXTGEN TV applications through the PILOT Fellowship with support from Amazon Web Services (AWS). Alongside industry experts, the fellows gained practical, first-hand experience with NEXTGEN TV technology. The unique, eight-month program included product training, seminars and one-on-one coaching with NEXTGEN TV standard experts and AWS representatives. The fellows will demonstrate their app and discuss their process for conceptualizing and developing their idea.
MODERATOR: John Clark, SVP, Emerging Technology and Executive Director, PILOT, Technology, National Association of Broadcasters
SPEAKERS: YaSin Abdul-Musawwir, Student, Howard University; Charles Dake, Student, University of Missouri; Anna Gomez, Commissioner, FCC; Amanuel Hailemariam, Student, University of Missouri; Rahel Ibihwiori, Student, Howard University; Emmarah Kouadio, Student, Howard University
; Teshi Waruingi, Student, Howard University; Shannon Worley, Student, University of Missouri3:30-4:15 p.m. | W208-W209
Walk away with actionable strategies for fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging that will ensure your production crews can work together to achieve the goals and objectives of your business and, as a result, maximize creative output.
MODERATOR: Aloni Ford, Executive Producer and Head of Content, Incubation Lab
SPEAKERS: Shanele Alvarez, SOC, Camera Operator, SOC; Robin Ayers, Radio Talk Show Host, KBLA Talk 1580; Sarah Ghabsha, Senior Producer and Content Strategist, Al Jazeera Media Network; Joe Strechay, TV & Film Producer and Consultant, Strechay Consulting
Tuesday, April 16
9-9:30 a.m. | TV and Radio HQ (W232)
ATSC 3.0, or Next Gen TV, is becoming firmly established as the technology platform for a new era of broadcasting. Currently available in markets covering 75% of the US population and with over 10 million NEXTGEN TV sets sold, the transition to Next Gen TV is well underway. But while a full conversion to this new technology seems inevitable for broadcasters, the transition will not be easy, the capabilities and limitations are not well understood, and numerous business and financial questions have been greeted with somewhat murky answers. Let’s talk about them.
MODERATOR: Lynn Claudy, Senior Vice President, Technology, National Association of Broadcasters
9:30-10:30 a.m. | Main Stage
Includes the presentation of the TV Chairman’s Award, NAB Crystal Radio Awards, NAB Crystal Heritage Award, Engineering Achievement Award for Radio and Television, and more.
10:45-11:15 a.m. | TV and Radio HQ (W232)
Space is often an issue when designing and managing content and production workflow. How are stations with smaller studio spaces navigating this issue and remaining efficient? Hear from experts who faced this same challenge and came away with solutions you can also implement.
SPEAKER: Michael Khatcheressian, Vice President, Media Production, National Association of Broadcasters
11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | TV and Radio HQ (W232)
Geopolitical, technological and ecological issues have all created an even greater need for stations to have a plan in case of emergency. What is your emergency plan if there’s an extreme natural or geopolitical event? Or if you are hacked? This session will walk you through the potential issues to prepare for and some strategies for what to do if disaster strikes.
SPEAKERS: John Kennedy, Senior Vice President of Technical Operations, Audacy; Alex Silverman, Director of News and Programming, KNX News 97.1 FM, Audacy
11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. | W216-W217
AI isn’t just about content. How are stations effectively leveraging AI to support ad sales and operations to help increase revenue and improve efficiency? Learn from this panel of experts as they share strategies that they’ve used to improve their bottom lines.
MODERATOR: Jon Accarrino, Founder of Ordo Digital and Strategy Practice Leader, STIRR
SPEAKERS: Kathy Eagle, President, Futuri Media; Andrew Finlayson, EVP Digital Media Strategies AI, SmithGeiger Group; Sarah Foss, Chief Technology Officer, Audacy; Mary Rogers, Senior Vice President of Sales, Futuri Media
12-12:45 p.m.
This session will consider how new and innovative technologies might enable traditional broadcasters to fight back, delivering all the advantages of OTT services, instantly on a normal broadcast TV channel, and without the need to download or sign into an app.
SPEAKERS: Skip Flenniken, VP & GM, Technology Business Development, Sinclair Broadcast Group; Rob Lewis, CEO, ROXi/FastStream
12-12:55 p.m. | TV and Radio HQ (W232)
NAB Members can enjoy complimentary warm cookies and espresso during this exclusive meet-and-greet with a special guest!
1-1:30 p.m. | TV and Radio HQ (W232)
This is your chance to meet NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt and ask him about his thoughts on all things broadcasting - from advocacy to AI. Curtis has been leading the charge to enable broadcasters to innovate and serve their communities. We invite you to this Member Meetup to talk to him about what is top of mind for you and your business.
MODERATOR: April Carty-Sipp, Executive Vice President, Industry Affairs, National Association of Broadcasters
SPEAKER: Curtis LeGeyt, President and CEO, National Association of Broadcasters
1:30-2:20 p.m. | W214-W215
Local news is one area where stations remain strong, particularly as more communities lose their local newspapers. But stations are digging even deeper and focusing down to the neighborhood level. Learn what your peers are doing to connect at the hyperlocal level to grow their audiences and revenue.
MODERATOR: Adam Wiener, Founder, Continuous Media LLC
SPEAKERS: Cater Lee, Vice President, Original Programming and On-Air Talent Development, Spectrum Networks; Mark Neerman, Head of Content, Neighborhood TV, Cox Media Group; Colby Tyner, Senior Vice President of Programming, Radio One & Reach Media
3-3:50 p.m. | W214-215
FAST services offer so many opportunities to increase revenue and viewer engagement. Hear lessons learned from industry experts who will share their insights and practical approaches for navigating the world of FAST content, user engagement and monetization.
MODERATOR: Alan Wolk, Co-founder/Lead Analyst, TVREV
SPEAKERS: Aileen Del Cid, Head of Marketing & Public Relations, Samsung TV Plus; Sarah Katt, SVP Programming, The Hill; Maria Rua Aguete, Senior Research Director, Media and Entertainment, Omdia; Misti Turnbull, Vice President, News, Cox Media Group
3-3:50 p.m. | TV and Radio HQ (W232)
See the data behind ethnic audience listening numbers and learn what your peers are doing to create innovative content and promotion strategies to engage with these niche audiences.
MODERATORS: Felipe Chavez, COO, Bustos Media; Colby Tyner, Senior Vice President of Programming, Radio One & Reach Media
4-5:30 p.m. | TV and Radio HQ (W232)
Enjoy complimentary drinks and entertainment while networking with your broadcast television peers.