WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Association of Broadcasters and Consumer Electronics Association yesterday sent these letters to House and Senate leadership reaffirming the two trade associations' opposition to audio flag legislation.
"Preserving the rollout of HD Radio is of critical importance to broadcasters, manufacturers, and consumers, and we remain opposed to any mandated, legislative approach on the audio flag," wrote NAB President and CEO David Rehr and CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro.
About NAB:
The National Association of Broadcasters is a trade association that advocates on behalf of more than 8,300 free, local radio and television stations and also broadcast networks before Congress, the Federal
Communications Commission and the Courts. Information about NAB can be found at
www.nab.org.
NAB also sponsors and produces NAB2007, which will take place April 14 - 19, 2006 in Las Vegas (exhibits open April 16). It is the world's largest electronic media show covering the development, delivery and management of professional video and audio content across all mediums. Complete NAB2007 details are available at www.nabshow.com.
About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of
business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,100 corporate members
involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration
of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications,
information technology, digital imaging, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $125 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry.
CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Defining Tomorrow's Technology. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.
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