1. New Webinar: A Holistic Approach to Addressing DEI Issues
NAB's Diversity Speaks webinar series shares information to build and execute effective DEI strategies and promote an equitable and diverse workforce in the broadcasting industry that is reflective of today's world.
👩🏽? Craggs will go through her unique four-part Conscious Equality framework, which she developed using key insights gathered from two decades of global social justice work across multiple sectors.
Five local TV stations in Minnesota have begun broadcasting with NEXTGEN TV.
Along with this launch, NAB PILOT announced the Hubbard School will become the host for its next PILOT Next Generation TV Fellowship, a program designed to educate and introduce students to television broadcasting through practical experience.
🎫 Make plans today to join the celebration to join the celebration and help us honor Diane for her outstanding leadership in the radio industry.
4. Learn about AI's Impact on Broadcasting at NAB Show New York
AI technology is rapidly impacting the way we do business. Register for NAB Show New York and learn about the many ways AI is impacting the broadcast industry with these must-attend television and radio conference sessions:
Check out more broadcast-focused sessions here. Register today - NAB members get the best rates.
5. Important Reminder: Filing Broadcast Ownership Reports
The Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Media Bureau released a reminder to broadcasters of the upcoming requirement to file 2023 biennial ownership reports on FCC Form 2100, Schedule 323 or 323-E, respectively.
The window for filing opens October 2, and the deadline is December 1, 2023.
Ensuring that these reports are filed on time is important for compliance with the reporting rules and for stations' future renewal applications.
Stations must certify on their renewal applications that they have filed their biennial reports as required or disclose violations. Failing to file ownership reports on time can raise issues for stations during the license renewal process.
The FCC will review whether licensees have filed their reports and whether they have certified truthfully concerning compliance.
🚨 The FCC also intends to take enforcement actions against broadcasters that fail to file on time and may take additional actions against any broadcaster that makes a false certification on its renewal application.
For further information visit Form 323/323-E website. If you have questions, please contact your station's legal counsel or the NAB Legal and Regulatory Affairs team at (866) 682-0276.
6. Nationwide EAS Test Planned for October 4
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the FCC will conduct a nationwide test of the emergency alert system (EAS) at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
Broadcasters should confirm in advance that your EAS equipment, software and firmware are upgraded to the most recent versions.
Broadcasters should also review the EAS Operating Handbook for next steps related to the test alert, ensure that your EAS equipment is configured to monitor the EAS sources indicated in your State EAS Plan and ensure that your EAS equipment clocks are synchronized to the official time.
All participating broadcasters must submit certain filings in the Commission's EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS). The next deadline is September 15, 2023. More information on how to access ETRS, the reporting deadlines and other important information regarding the test can be found here.
7. Reminder: Must Carry/Retransmission Consent Election Deadline
All commercial and noncommercial television stations are required to place a carriage election statement stating whether they elect retransmission consent or must carry on cable and satellite in their online public files (OPIF) on or before October 1, 2023.
Stations that are changing their elections with respect to a multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD) must also email the affected MVPD and the Commission and attach that email to the statement they upload into OPIF.
8. ICYMI: New Content Preservation Webinar Now Available On Demand
NAB and the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) recently hosted a webinar on the importance of documenting and preserving broadcast history for future generations.
Watch the "Preserving Broadcast History" webinar on demand now.
Don't miss Part Two: "Your Content is King: Preserve It!", which will be held during NAB Show New York on October 26 during the Broadcast Content Summit. Attend this session by registering for NAB Show New York.
9. Kickstart Your Media Sales Career
Participants in the NAB Leadership Foundation's Media Sales Academy receive training from leading broadcast sales organizations, learn from top media executives and interview for internship opportunities.
This program is open to all rising college juniors and above who are interested in a career in media sales. Read more about the program and apply here.
10. NAB on the Move
NAB Vice President, Government Relations Charlyn Stanberry attended a NEXTGEN TV event with the Minnesota Broadcasters Association (MBA). Stanberry is pictured here with Wendy Paulson, president of the MBA and Dave Arland, executive director of the Indiana Broadcasters Association.
