1. New Industry Campaign Tells Job Seekers: You Belong Here
NAB and the NAB Leadership Foundation have launched "You Belong Here," a multifaceted campaign to help broadcasters find, hire and grow talent in their stations.
NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: “'You Belong Here' is our commitment to growing and diversifying the broadcasting industry, and showcasing its wide range of career opportunities.”
Get started: Visit YouBelongHere.media/toolkit to download a 30-second customizable spot, a long-form video for classrooms or career fairs, social media and other digital assets and messaging.
Use these to direct job seekers to YouBelongHere.media to learn how they can use their skills and find their passion in broadcast media and access thousands of jobs available in broadcast media.
2. Majority of House Supports Local Radio
A bipartisan majority of the United States House of Representatives now supports the Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA).
The legislation, which signals members of Congress' opposition to imposing new performance royalties on broadcast radio stations for music airplay, now has 225 cosponsors in the House and 24 cosponsors in the Senate.
📣 Add your voice:Tell your legislators to keep local radio strong by supporting the LRFA.
3. 2024 Engineering Achievement Award Honorees Announced
Hubbard Radio’s David Kolesar and consulting engineer Winston Caldwell are the recipients of the 2024 NAB Engineering Achievement Awards.
Celebrate with us: Kolesar and Caldwell will be honored at the We Are Broadcasters Awards, held on the Main Stage of the 2024 NAB Show, April 16 at 9:30 a.m. PT.
4. 2024 Digital Leadership Award Honoree Announced
Sun Sachs, senior vice president of Digital Products at Townsquare Media, is the recipient of the 2024 Digital Leadership Award.
Join us: Sachs will be honored during the Broadcasting Hall of Fame ceremony held on the Main Stage at the 2024 NAB Show, April 15 at 1 p.m. PT.
5. NAB Members Experience MORE at NAB Show
During the 2024 NAB Show, NAB members can enjoy a curated conference experience for broadcasters, along with a variety of valuable perks while onsite.
We're making it easy for you: Download the Broadcasters' Guide to discover key sessions and events for broadcasters and start planning your 2024 NAB Show itinerary.
Visit the Broadcast District in West Hall for all relevant sessions, exhibits and networking opportunities to help broadcasters increase revenue, discover new trends, and innovate with new technologies. You'll also hear from two inspiring speakers at the Focus on Leadership session.
☕ Exclusive access to the NAB Member Lounge, located in the TV and Radio HQ, which includes complimentary coffee and refreshments.
Invitations to member-only events during NAB Show, including meet-and-greets with special guests.
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.
Join us on March 20 from 2-2:30 p.m. ET for "ERGs That Will Drive Your Business Forward" with Natasha Ray, senior Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging engagement manager at Guild.
Questions for our speaker? Email them to dei@nab.org by March 15.
7. Happening Now: NAB Board Elections
The 2024 NAB Board of Directors election is being conducted by Vote-Now.com until April 10.
What's happening: The 2024 election is for even-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.
2024 Radio Districts District 2 - New York, New Jersey
District 4 - Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
District 6 - North Carolina, South Carolina
District 8 - Louisiana, Mississippi
District 10 – Indiana
District 12 - Missouri, Kansas
District 14 - Iowa, Wisconsin
District 16 - Colorado, Nebraska
District 18 - Southern Texas
District 20 - Montana, Idaho, Wyoming
District 22 - Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah
District 24 - Southern California, Guam, Hawaii, American Samoa, MP
(Northern Mariana Islands)
2024 Schedule of Electronic NAB Board Elections
🗳️ March 14 – Ballots sent to voting representatives via Vote-Now.com
April 8 – Ballots due
April 10 – Notification of winners and determination if run-off election required
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