The NAB pointed to natural disasters in Hawaii, California, and Arkansas as crises that could have resulted in much higher casualties and deaths if not for the EAS and AM Radio.
Naturally, Iowa -- home of the first primary system -- received the bulk of the political advertising with $119.6 million spent to target caucus voters in the state.
"These leadership moves continue to position our local brands to deliver exceptional listener experiences and client value while reinforcing our commitment to excellence in the communities we serve.”
The Class of 2024 Induction Ceremony -- the sixth in the Hall of Fame's history -- is scheduled for January 26 in Orlando. Dr. Drew Pinsky will serve as host.
"All our local personalities have is the trust of their audiences. And the second that that is undermined by... these technologies, these deep fakes are going to put all of that on steroids."