Your participation in NAB’s We are Broadcasters campaign has been integral to our efforts to educate Congress on local stations’ essential role through the We Are Broadcasters campaign.
What's happening: We’re asking for your help again by airing new TV and radio spots that spotlight how broadcasters provide the most trusted news during a time when misinformation runs rampant on social media, along with the music, talk and sports your audiences rely on every day.
Why it matters: We know this might be a challenging time to find available inventory, but we didn’t want to delay sharing these spots with you as we lay the groundwork for a new Congress and administration in 2025.
Get involved: Please download our new spots today and air them as often as possible, particularly during times when your members of Congress are in their district offices. We provide a congressional calendar to help you identify district work periods.
2. FCC Extends EAS Reporting Deadline
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has extended the deadline for all EAS participants to submit their ETRS Form One for calendar year 2024 in the Emergency Alert System (EAS) Test Reporting System (ETRS) from October 4 to October 18, 2024.
The FCC has taken this action to reduce burdens on EAS participants that are recovering from the damage caused by Hurricane Helene, although the deadline extension applies nationwide. More information can be found here.
3. Free Election Coverage Summit at NAB Show New York Offers Critical Insights for Journalists and Stations
When broadcasters convene in the media capital of the world for NAB Show New York next week, they’ll have access to a plethora of educational content, including a dynamic new Election Coverage Summit on Thursday, October 10.
What's happening: Featuring experts from Gray Television, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Morgan Murphy Media and Thomson Reuters, the summit offers critical insights into responsible use of generative AI, strategies for combating misinformation and how to cover political events safely.
Moderators include Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for the Wall Street Journal and Lisa Lerer, national political correspondent for the New York Times. Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY-9) will make opening remarks.
4. Broadcasters Support Communities Through Hurricane Helene
As Hurricane Helene made landfall, local radio and television stations swiftly activated emergency protocols to provide real-time updates on evacuation orders, power outages and critical recovery resources.
Dig deeper:Read more about how broadcasters proved once again they are more than a source of news – they are a lifeline, committed to serving the public when it matters most.
NAB shares these stories with legislators as an example of broadcasters’ important role in their communities. Send stories of your station’s vital service for inclusion to wearebroadcasters@nab.org.
5. Hurricane Helene Relief PSA Now Available
A new TV PSA from the Red Cross raising money for hurricane relief is now available.
Click here to download the PSA from the NAB Spot Center.
These PSAs are available to run until October 11. Rights for the voiceover and music have been cleared for national use.
Thank you to Cox Media Group for creating this PSA as a service for the broadcast industry.
Many more TV and radio PSAs can be found on NAB's Spot Center, including one from Space4All featuring former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin spotlighting how students can learn more about opportunities in space careers.
6. FCC Approves Audacy Reorganization
Earlier this week, the FCC approved the reorganization of Audacy.
NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: "NAB is pleased to learn that the Federal Communications Commission has approved Audacy’s reorganization. While we do not take a position on the merits of this or any particular broadcast transaction, it is essential that the FCC’s regulatory processes are fair and predictable so that broadcasters can innovate and invest in their stations to the benefit of communities across the country.”
7. Now Open: 2025 NAB Broadcast Engineering and IT Conference Call for Papers
Proposals for technical papers and panels are now being accepted for the 2025 NAB Broadcast Engineering and IT (BEIT) Conference, part of the 2025 NAB Show, held April 5-9, 2025, in Las Vegas.
What’s happening: The NAB BEIT Conference is designed for broadcast engineers, technicians, technology managers, developers, contractors, equipment manufacturers, consultants and researchers. The event will address current and technical topics, with a forward-looking emphasis on the evolution of technology across radio, television, digital and the broader media and IT ecosystem.
Get started: For a complete list of categories and additional details, visit the official Call for Proposals.
8. NAB on the Move
NAB Chief Legal Counsel and Executive Vice President of Legal and Regulatory Affairs Rick Kaplan visited the Minnesota Broadcasters Association (MBA) to speak about where broadcasters’ issues stand at the FCC. He was joined by MBA Legal Hotline Attorney David Oxenford.
NAB Senior Vice President of Government Relations Nicole Gustafson also spoke before the MBA about what the upcoming election could mean for broadcasters.
9. Broadcast Leadership Training Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The NAB Leadership Foundation’s executive education program, Broadcast Leadership Training, is celebrating the start of its 25th year. An alumni reception was held at NAB on September 26. FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez made welcoming remarks.
Pictured here are Diane Sutter, president and CEO of ShootingStar Broadcasting and founder and dean of BLT, and DuJuan McCoy, owner, president and CEO of Circle City Broadcasting and NAB Leadership Foundation board chair.
