🥳 Take a look back at all that we accomplished together in 2022.
Congress once again rejected the record labels' performance fee money grab.
Broadcasters worked with congressional champions to defend local journalism.
Vital interference protection was secured for low-power stations.
NAB built support for investing in stronger newsrooms.
Broadcasters fought for equal treatment on cannabis advertising.
NAB successfully pushed back on ridiculously high regulatory fees.
Broadcasters' opposition to "zonecasting" caused policymakers to express concern to FCC.
NAB secured a major victory on sponsorship ID in federal court.
From the successful NAB Show to these advocacy wins, it has been a rewarding and exciting year for our association and members. We look forward to continuing to serve you in our 100th year!
2. Register Now: NAB Member Town Hall
📅 On January 19, join NAB's President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt and policy team for an exclusive town hall for NAB members.
The Challenge is seeking startups and growing companies providing solutions to some of the key challenges and opportunities facing broadcasters over the next two to three years.
Up to 10 finalists will be selected by a panel of industry experts with up to three winning proposals receiving mentorship, promotion and an opportunity to exhibit at NAB Show this April.
4. Enter to Win a Crystal Radio Award Now
NAB is accepting entries for the 37th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards, honoring outstanding community service efforts undertaken by radio stations throughout 2022.
The deadline for entry submissions is January 31.
Entry information is available here, or contact NAB Director of Awards, Events and Member Experience Tobi Hall.
5. The Countdown to the 2023 NAB Show Centennial is On
2023 is going to be a BIG year – in just 100 days, we'll celebrate the NAB Show Centennial!
Register now and use code Centennial23 for a FREE Exhibits Pass.
📣 Streaming Summit Call for Speakers: Be part of the Streaming Summit, a two-day, two-track event taking place April 17-18 at NAB Show. Click here for details and to submit your proposal today.
6. EAS Form One Due February 28
Broadcasters must submit their annual Form One filings for calendar year 2022 in the FCC's online EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS) by February 28, 2023.
FCC rules require EAS Participants to renew their identifying information "on a yearly basis" by filing an updated Form One in ETRS.
Broadcasters should confirm that the information they enter is accurate and correct any past filing errors.
Entries are now open for the 70th Annual Scripps Howard Awards, one of the nation's most prestigious American journalism competitions. Local and national news outlets and journalists are invited to submit their best work produced in 2022.
This year's awards offer $170,000 in prize money in 15 categories.
Finalists will be announced in September, with winners announced in October during a special program airing on Scripps News, formerly Newsy, the national broadcast news network owned by The E.W. Scripps Company.
Click here for general rules, categories and to enter. Entries close February 5, 2023.
8. NAB on the Move
Several NAB staff and board members attended CES this week. NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt spoke to radio executives at an event hosted by Fred and Paul Jacobs.
NAB Vice President, Advanced Engineering David Layer at COVESA.
Exhibits included this NEXTGEN TV display. Other familiar NAB faces included NAB Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President, Technology Sam Matheny, here with Quu CEO Steve Newberry.
NAB Board Chair Dave Santrella and former NAB Board Chair Caroline Beasley tested out new technology. NAB Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Success Officer Eric Trabb; Manager, Sales Strategy and Development Perry Strickman and Director, Sales Kari Jacobson explored the floor as well.
