Discover cutting-edge tactics your fellow television and radio companies are deploying to seek out and attract new sales and programming talent. Plus, hear what recent media school graduates expect out of employers and how other industries are tackling recruitment across the country.
NAB has filed an ex parte with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding the transition to the ATSC 3.0 standard (NEXTGEN TV).
We asked Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to establish a task force on ATSC 3.0 with a focus on making the transition as swift as possible, while ensuring viewers have access to free, local television signals at all stages of the shift.
Establishing this task force would show support for the future of broadcasting and signal to the consumer electronics industry that building and marketing compatible devices should be a priority.
🎙️ This week on the NAB Podcast: Anne Schelle, managing director, Pearl TV, discusses the continued expansion and rollout of NEXTGEN TV. Hear about the latest market activations, new product rollouts, current and future consumer features plus what it all means for local television stations across the country.
"For years, broadcasters have been sounding the alarm over the anti-competitive practices of the Big Tech platforms, including Google," said NAB Senior Communications Strategist Alex Siciliano. "We continue to work with our congressional allies to address these inequities and urge Congress to move swiftly to level the playing field."
For more information on how NAB is working to level the playing field with Big Tech, visit the Broadcasters' Policy Agenda, which was recently sent to lawmakers.
4. Last Chance! Enter the NAB Crystal Radio Awards
✍️ There are only five days left to compile your station's community service accomplishments for 2022 and submit your entry for the NAB Crystal Radio Awardsby the January 31 deadline.
Entry information is available here, or contact NAB Director of Awards, Events and Member Experience Tobi Hall.
5. See What's in Store for You at NAB Show
📻 Kick off your NAB Show experience by joining your radio peers for an exclusive industry forumcustomized for small and medium market radio members and hosted by NAB's Small and Medium Market Radio Committee.
RSVP now and receive a code for $150 off NAB Show registration.
🏆 The Excellence in Sustainability Awards recognize individuals, companies and products for outstanding innovations in media technology that promote conservation and reusability of natural resources and foster economic and social development.
6. We Need Your Input: 2023 NAB Board of Directors Election
The 2023 NAB Board of Directors election will be conducted by Vote-Now.com from February 9 to April 13. The 2023 election is for odd-numbered radio districts and six of the at-large television seats. The eligible radio districts up for election are listed below followed by the election schedule.
For questions about the NAB Board of Directors election, please contact Sue Keenom at (202) 429-5312 or skeenom@nab.org.
2023 Radio Districts:
District 1 – New England
District 3 - Pennsylvania
District 5 – West Virginia, Kentucky
District 7 – Florida, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
District 9 – Georgia, Alabama
District 11 - Ohio
District 13 - Michigan
District 15 – Tennessee, Arkansas
District 17 - Illinois
District 19 – Oklahoma, N. Texas
District 21 – Minnesota, Idaho, Wyoming
District 23 – N. California, Alaska
District 25 – Oregon, Washington
2023 Schedule of Electronic NAB Board Elections
February 9 – Notice requesting nominations goes out to all membership from Vote-Now.com
March 9 – Nominations window closes/candidates verified for eligibility
March 16 – Ballots sent to voting representatives via Vote-Now.com
April 10 – Ballots due
April 13 – Notification of winners/determination if run-off election required
7. NAB on the Move
NAB held our winter board meeting in D.C. this week. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (MN) and FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr sat down with NAB President CEO Curtis LeGeyt for a discussion on policies affecting local broadcasters' future. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06) also joined the meeting to share his insights.
Board members also heard from NAB Government Relations staff as well as other executives, and discussed NAB's path forward for 2023.
8. Member Benefit: Gain Insights into APPI's Winter Energy Outlook
Learn how the winter season can drive up energy costs with APPI Energy's insights into this season's energy market.
💰 Enroll in APPI Energy's program as a NAB member to connect with their team and explore options to help your organization reduce energy costs and minimize budgetary risk.
