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 adopted an updated version of its in-band/on-channel (IBOC) digital radio broadcasting standard, NRSC-5-C. The new version includes more than 70 modifications that address improvements and refinements to the HD Radio system benefitting both broadcasters and listeners.

CHICAGO -- Winners of the 2011 National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Radio Awards were announced Thursday night at the annual NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show held at the Radio Show in Chicago, Illinois.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- NABEF opens registration for the foundation's new Leadership Development Program. The program will be held November 13-16, 2011 at NAB Headquarters in Washington, D.C. and targets broadcast professionals with three to seven years experience in the field.

Washington, D.C. - NAB announced Barrington Broadcasting's KXRM-TV/KXTU in Colorado Springs, CO received the Best of the Best honors at the NAB Small Market Television Money Makers Competition. The winning entry, "KidsCasters," was selected from more than 130 entries and was awarded during the Small Market Television Exchange, held September 22-24, 2011 in Austin, TX.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Association of Broadcasters today announced new resources to assist broadcasters with the first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS), to be held on November 9, 2011 at 2 p.m. EST. The resources will help local radio and TV stations prepare for the test and raise public awareness.

WASHINGTON -- NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith today announced that NAB Senior Vice President of Government Relations Kelly Cole has been promoted to executive vice president, where she will oversee all advocacy efforts of the department.