Over the past year, Americans have been glued to their TVs and radios, soaking up information about the pandemic, civil unrest and elections, and broadcasters …
Broadcasters Gather Virtually for 2021 State Leadership Conference
Broadcasters from around the country met virtually this week as part of the 2021 State Leadership Conference (SLC), held online for the first time in …
Is Big Tech Killing Local Journalism?
Local journalism produced by broadcast radio and TV stations continues to be the most trusted, highly consumed and valued news source for the American public. …
Bipartisan Congressional Coalition Stands with Local Radio Against Performance Royalty
Signaling their support for hometown radio stations and their listeners, a bipartisan group of policymakers recently reintroduced the Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA). This congressional …
The Safety of Journalists is Essential to our Democracy
Broadcast journalists play an essential role in documenting the pivotal moments that shape our nation and our world. Reporting from the front lines, they deliver …
Local Broadcasters Providing Trusted Information on the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout to Diverse and Rural Communities
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, local television and radio broadcasters have played a critical role in keeping their communities informed about the virus, hospitalization and infection …
Resources for Stations Covering Protests
From attacks on Asian Americans to civil protests over racial inequality and social injustice, newsrooms across the country face challenging questions regarding reporting on stories …
Let’s Not Overregulate Broadcasters Yet Again Because We’re Upset with Facebook
With the best of intentions, last October the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed new rules for radio and television broadcasters purportedly designed to help the …
ICYMI: Inaugural Spotlight Series Event
Last week, NAB debuted the first installment of Spotlight Series, featuring members of Congress discussing key initiatives to advance diversity, equity and inclusion and their …
Senate Hearing Preview: “Shot of Truth: Communicating Trusted Vaccine Information”
Tomorrow starting at 10 a.m. ET, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Communications, Media and Broadband will hold a hearing titled …