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 NCETV Filing Window and Temporary Freeze for Full Power and Class A Broadcasters
What's happening: The FCC has announced it will be opening a filing window for new noncommercial education television (NCETV) stations from December 4 through December 11. In connection with this, the FCC will not accept certain applications by full power or Class A television stations from December 3 through December 11.
Eligible entities will be able to submit applications for twelve specific reserved NCETV channels. Eligibility requirements are set out in Section 73.621 of the Commission’s rules.
From December 3 through December 11, the Commission will not accept minor or major change applications for full power and Class A television stations, nor will it accept rulemaking petitions for full power television stations to change channels.
3. Broadcasters Support Their Communities Through Disasters
Local broadcasters in the southeastern U.S. have been working around the clock to support their communities before, during and after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Through power outages and dangerous conditions, they have worked relentlessly to provide trusted, real-time updates, driven by their commitment to keep the public safe and informed.
On the NAB Blog, you can read more about how broadcasters are working through the storms to bring their viewers and listeners the critical information they need.
On America's Stories, we've rounded up what local TV and radio stations have done to provide updates and resources after Hurricane Helene.
4. Spanish Language Broadcasters Strengthen Hispanic Communities
As we look back on this year's Hispanic Heritage Month, it’s important to recognize the pivotal role Spanish language broadcasters play in delivering reliable, culturally relevant information to the Hispanic community.
Dig deeper: This week on the NAB Blog, read more about how Spanish language stations have become a dependable source of trusted news in the Hispanic community, especially during election cycles when their role is more indispensable than ever.
5. FCC Staff Visits WTOP-FM
Earlier this week, the NAB Legal and Regulatory Affairs department organized a visit for staff in the FCC’s Media Bureau and Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau to WTOP-FM in Washington, D.C.
Brian Oliger, technology manager at WTOP, led the group on a tour of the Hubbard-owned station’s studios and other facilities.
In particular, the FCC staff observed WTOP’s Emergency Alert System (EAS) equipment and processes and learned about the critical role that WTOP plays during emergencies as the EAS Local Primary-1 station in the nation’s capital.
NAB Vice President of Engineering and Technology Policy Kelly Williams was also on hand to answer many of the FCC staff’s questions. The FCC staff appreciated the opportunity to increase their familiarity with broadcast operations and NAB looks forward to facilitating similar visits for FCC staff in the future.
6. Announcing Election Urgent Care
Newsrooms can now sign up for free resources to enhance their coverage of the post-election
period in the U.S. through Election Urgent Care from a coalition of organizations led by the
Knight Election Hub, Votebeat and Hearken. NAB is working with the Knight Election Working League this election season and is pleased to share this resource with our members.
What's happening: Election Urgent Care will provide rapid access to resources in focus areas that support, confidence in the election process and results, the information needs of communities and safety for journalists and newsrooms.
7. 2025 NAB Broadcast Engineering and IT Conference Call for Papers Now Open
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. Find Talent with "You Belong Here"
“You Belong Here” is a multifaceted campaign to help broadcasters find and grow talent for their stations. Air television and radio spots to spotlight the many career opportunities in broadcasting.
What is it? “You Belong Here” showcases how job seekers can use their skills and find their passion in local television and radio stations in every town and city across the country. The campaign website also promotes thousands of jobs in broadcast media.
Go deeper: In addition to TV and radio spots, visit YouBelongHere.media/toolkit for tips and tools for amplifying how working in broadcast media is a fun and rewarding way to put your skills to work and grow your career.
9. NAB Member Benefit: Legal Hotline
NAB members have access to a wide array of cost-saving benefits, including the NAB Legal Hotline, where you can speak with an expert from our Legal team.
The NAB Legal team can be reached at (866) 682-0276 or legal@nab.org.
Visit nab.org/membership to learn more about NAB member benefits and resources.
