The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) will host a Career Networking Event at the Radio Show on Friday, September 16. Recruiters in attendance will include Clear Channel, the Star Radio Group, American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) and other companies in the radio business.

WASHINGTON, DC/ARLINGTON, VA -- The National Radio Systems Committee (NRSC), co-sponsored by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), today released a Request for Proposals (RFP) on location-based services technologies for terrestrial radio data broadcasting that could form the basis for future NRSC standards and/or guidelines. The NRSC hopes to identify other new and innovative services using geo-location data that will benefit broadcasters and radio listeners alike.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to a statement by FCC Commissioner Michael Copps calling for a discussion regarding equipping mobile devices with FM receivers, NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith issued the following statement:

WASHINGTON, DC -- The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) announced today the new members of the 2012 Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) program. Now in its twelfth year, the ten-month, MBA-style program is dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of purchasing, owning, and operating radio and television stations to senior level broadcast executives who aspire to advance as group executives or station owners. To encourage diversity in broadcasting, NABEF offers fellowship opportunities to women and people of color.

"NAB and RAB are working closely with the Hyatt Regency Chicago to minimize any disruptions should the issue not be resolved by the time the Radio Show begins next week. Hyatt management has provided assurances that contingency plans are in place should the hotel require alternative staffing. We're confident this year's Radio Show will be a first class event and a great success."

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to a CTIA blog post regarding equipping mobile devices with FM receivers, NAB Executive Vice President of Communications Dennis Wharton issued the following statement: