Local broadcasters provide trusted news Americans rely on every day, but these outdated ownership caps have threatened their ability to compete.
Today’s @FCC vote will help keep local journalism strong.
Thank you, @BrendanCarrFCC, for your leadership!
The @FCC's elimination of the national TV ownership cap is a major step toward leveling the playing field for local broadcasters.
Thank you to @BrendanCarrFCC and the FCC for empowering local stations to continue serving their communities!
Read more: https://t.co/a4bNhAS4qf
New on AirTime: NAB’s Sue Keenom shares how broadcasters can strengthen relationships with lawmakers while members of Congress are in their home districts for August recess. Plus, NAB’s Tobi Hall previews the 2026 Marconi Radio Awards.
Listen now: https://t.co/9qFFOxSc1V
As wildfires spread throughout the Spokane area, this powerful segment from @KIRO7Seattle shares how broadcaster @bradmwarren of @KHQLocalNews continued to keep his community informed, even after evacuating his own home. #WeAreBroadcasters
https://t.co/tc1WaQD9vs
"The greatest sporting events don't simply attract fans; they create them," writes NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt. "That — the magic of sports — only happens when everyone has the opportunity to watch."
Read his new op-ed for @SBJ: https://t.co/h4NnLu817I
With 3.16 million viewers tuning in on @ABC, this year’s @WNBA All-Star Game became the fifth-most-watched game in WNBA history — a reminder that live sports thrive on free, local broadcast TV, bringing the biggest moments to every community. https://t.co/G3se1J5L5Y
NAB is proud to unite with broadcasters worldwide as the first U.S.-based organization to join Radio Ready, a global coalition dedicated to safeguarding radio’s place in the connected car dashboard. 📻
Learn more: https://t.co/44V91DmLGC
This week on AirTime, hear from @SpeakerJohnson on why AM radio and local broadcasting are essential to keeping Americans safe and connected.
Plus, Beasley Media Group’s Ron deCastro shares how stations can prepare for hurricane season.
Listen: https://t.co/o5R9ihFZdE
This morning, @INBroadcasters Executive Director Dave Arland joined @WOWOFORTWAYNE for a conversation on the importance of passing the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act to ensure Americans stay connected to this vital public safety resource.
Listen here: https://t.co/ZumusdwpK9
Congrats to Curtis LeGeyt on being named one of Radio Ink’s 40 Most Powerful People in Radio for the fifth time!
His strong commitment to advancing the future of local broadcasting continues to make a difference for local stations and the audiences who depend on them every day.
AM radio is a lifeline during emergencies, delivering trusted local news and lifesaving information when communities need it most.
Great read from Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters President Will Payne (@payneradiogroup)! #DependOnAM
https://t.co/kXOtCyy3oY
Last month, Nexstar celebrated 30 Years of Caring with 30 Days of Giving – investing directly in the communities we serve.
We’re proud to have awarded 60 grants of $5,000—two each day—to charitable and non-profit organizations, providing a total of $300,000 to support the vital work these groups do to strengthen our communities.
Thank you to our nonprofit partners for your ongoing impact.
Today's launch of NextGen TV in Cleveland, Ohio marks an important milestone for local broadcasting. The 25 largest TV markets now have ATSC 3.0 service on the air as broadcasters continue to advance innovation and enhance viewer experiences.
Read more: https://t.co/3dkNHj7F1e
“Preserving trusted local news will not happen by standing still. It will happen by ensuring broadcasters have every opportunity to compete, invest and continue serving America’s local communities for generations to come.”
More from NAB's Curtis LeGeyt: https://t.co/q3kHOyQQb5
New on AirTime: Ahead of the @FCC vote on the national TV ownership cap, hear why modernizing this outdated rule is critical to strengthening local journalism and the future of broadcasting.
Plus, learn more about the NAB NextGen TV News Technology Lab.
https://t.co/Gek6eebOhF
NAB congratulates Adam Candeub on his nomination to serve as Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust at the DOJ. We appreciate his thoughtful engagement on the challenges local broadcasters face as they compete with big tech. Read our statement: https://t.co/hxEzjMkpHD