NAB President Curtis LeGeyt appeared on Texas Public Radio for an in-depth discussion on the state of the AM for Every Vehicle Act and the future of AM radio. Furthermore, LeGeyt was blunt on one stance that shouldn’t be the reason to save AM radio.
“I don’t think nostalgia should be enough to save AM,” LeGeyt said on KSTX San Antonio’s The Source.
The standout moment from the discussion with LeGeyt was regarding the decision to cut AM, which was coming from a place of removing in-car free entertainment. He noted the automakers’ reasons for possibly making this decision, “Don’t pass the smell test.”
“These auto manufacturers want to make sure they can monetize anything happening in an automobile,” LeGeyt added. “AM is not good business for automakers.”
Congress is actively supporting the AM for Every Vehicle Act. The interview on Texas Public Raider ended with the NAB president addressing the future of radio without dashboard access. LeGeyt warned that if radio were not accessible in cars, it would jeopardize its viability.
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