WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to the passing of former Oregon Governor and Senator Mark Hatfield, NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith issued the following statement:

WASHINGTON - NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith today announced the promotions of Christopher Ornelas to chief operating officer and Joy Whitlow to chief financial officer and executive vice president, NAB Finance.

WASHINGTON, DC/NEW YORK -- The NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show will feature Artista Nashville recording artist Ronnie Dunn with a full band performance. The performance, sponsored by Patrick Communications, will occur on Thursday, September 15 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, the venue for the 2011 Radio Show, produced by the NAB and RAB.