1. Hispanic Media GOTV Toolkit Available Now 

The Hispanic Media GOTV Coalition, a first of its kind effort focused on voter registration and turnout in the Hispanic community, has launched its toolkit for media companies. 

• What is it? With broadcast-ready spots in Spanish and English, scripts, research and data, a speaker’s bureau and more, this toolkit provides resources and ideas for coalition members to educate and energize Hispanic voters.
• The coalition’s member organizations are welcome to submit resources to the toolkit, which will continue to grow until Election Day.

Get involved: You can access the toolkit here, or learn more about becoming a member of the coalition here.

2. Broadcasters Fight Misinformation and Foster Unity

When the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore, Md., last week, local television and radio broadcasters leapt into action to report on the tragedy and fight misinformation spreading on social media.

• Go deeper: On the NAB Blog, NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt looks at how Baltimore-area stations informed and supported their community as this tragedy unfolded.

3. AI, Sports and Content Creation Added to NAB’s Diversity Symposium Lineup

Register for the 2024 NAB Show and experience a dynamic lineup featuring leading voices in media, entertainment and technology at the NAB Diversity Symposium, April 14-15.

The symposium is open to all attendees, including broadcasters, media production professionals, content creators, AI enthusiasts, technology professionals, storytellers, students and diversity, equity and inclusion advocates.

Check out the session lineup:

• Fireside Chat - D&I in Sports Media and Broadcasting: Redefining Athlete-Driven Content
• Leveraging Generative AI: Balancing Benefits and Risks
• Empowering Inclusion: Content Creators as Social Changemakers
• Leadership Insights: Why Top Broadcast Executives Are Staying Committed to DEI
• Behind the Scenes: How Inclusivity in Media Production Impacts Creative Output

4. Limited Spots Available! RSVP for NAB’s Small and Medium Market Radio Forum

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to attend the NAB Small and Medium Market Radio Forum on Saturday, April 13. There are limited spots available, so reserve your seat today. You’ll have exclusive access to:

• Ten roundtable discussions covering the most critical industry topics.
• Two panel conversations designed to help small market radio stations generate revenue.
• A networking reception with your peers and complimentary refreshments.
• A curated guide to help small and medium market radio broadcasters navigate the 2024 NAB Show.

Once you RSVP, you will receive a code to save $150 when you register for NAB Show’s Core Education Collection.

5. TV Stations: Be Aware of Potential BAS Interference

The FCC recently expanded unlicensed operation, including Wi-Fi-6E, in the 6 GHz spectrum band: 5.925-7.125 GHz. Portions of this band are used by television broadcasters for Studio-Transmitter Links (STLs), ENG and other broadcast auxiliary service (BAS) applications.

• NAB has expressed concern that these unlicensed operations could degrade or interfere with licensed BAS activities.
• NAB urges stations with 6 GHz equipment to fully document the performance of those systems (record signal levels, margin to failure, error rates, etc.) so that degradation or interference can more easily be detected.
• Stations that have actually experienced interference in the 6 GHz band that could be attributable to unlicensed devices should report that interference to the SBE at BASinterference@sbe.org.
• All radio frequency interference to broadcast facilities should be promptly reported to the FCC using its enterprise reporting portal.

6. Nandu Machiraju Joins NAB as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel

Nandu Machiraju has joined NAB’s Legal and Regulatory Affairs department as senior vice president and deputy general counsel.

• Rick Kaplan, chief legal officer and executive vice president, Legal and Regulatory Affairs: "Leveraging his deep expertise in regulatory matters and competition law, Nandu will play a crucial role in NAB’s advocacy before the FCC, the Administration and federal courts.”

7. Don't Forget: NAB Board Election Deadline is Monday April 8

The 2024 NAB Board of Directors election will be conducted by Vote-Now.com until April 8.

• 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

• 🗳️ April 8 – Ballots due
• April 10 – Notification of winners and determination if run-off election required

Questions? Contact Jennifer Landry-Jackson at (202)775-2520 or jlandry-jackson@nab.org.