The Board of Directors of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) recently sent a letter to Sen. Debbie Stabenow (MI), chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, urging the preservation of AM radio in cars.
"We ask you help us convey to auto manufacturers the importance of AM broadcast radio to America's
farmers and Americans living in rural communities across the United States. Removing AM radio from vehicles will put into serious jeopardy an important lifeline and source of information to rural America, not just during times of emergency events but every single day," said the letter.
2. Journalist Protection Act Introduced in Congress
Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-14) and Sens. Richard Blumenthal (CT) and Bob Menendez (NJ) have reintroduced the Journalist Protection Act, which would make intentionally harming or intimidating a working journalist a federal crime.
This legislation was introduced on the 30th annual World Press Freedom Day. "The Journalist Protection Act makes an important statement that violence targeting the free press, an industry protected by the First Amendment, will not be tolerated," said Rep. Swalwell's office.
3. Nominations Window Open for 2023 Marconi Radio Awards
Nominations are being accepted now through May 31 for the 2023 Marconi Radio Awards, brought to you by Xperi, which honor excellence in radio broadcasting.
🏆 Click here for information about the awards. Winners will be announced during a special dinner program at NAB Show New York on October 25, 2023.
4. Building and Branding a Comprehensive Content Portfolio
Recorded LIVE at NAB Show! From news and sports to music and podcasts, Audacy has built one of the nation's largest daily content portfolios in the country.
🎧 Hear fromPaul Suchman, chief marketing officer, Audacy, and J.D. Crowley, chief digital officer and president, Podcasting and Streaming, Audacy, as they share how they create and aggregate content, brand themselves to consumers and tell their vast audience engagement stories to marketers large and small. Hosted by Mike McVay, president, McVay Media.
5. Mental Health Awareness Month Tools
988, America's suicide prevention and mental health crisis lifeline, launched last summer. NAB has tools for your station to spread awareness about the lifeline and for journalists working on broader mental health issues.
988 Partner Toolkit, including fact sheets, radio PSA scripts, logos and more from the United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt attended the 2023 Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame Awards. Former NAB Board Chair Caroline Beasley was one of this year's honorees.
Several NAB staff members, including LeGeyt, pictured here with his wife Kacey, attended the White House Correspondents Dinner and the surrounding events.
Jen Jose, senior vice president, Public Affairs and Lesley Peña, deputy chief of staff, attended the inaugural "Our Voice - A White House Correspondents Brunch," a celebration of diverse voices in media, politics and community. They are pictured here with Juju Chang, co-anchor of ABC News' "Nightline," and co-host of the event.
