Tag: National Association of Broadcasters

Both appointments replace seats previously held by Allen Power, who retired from Salem Media at the end of September.

"For this to have finally cut through, gotten a floor vote in mid-September in the House of Representatives, and now sitting on the doorstep in the U.S. Senate, it's entirely a tribute to listeners' passion around this issue."

The awards recognize radio stations that demonstrate outstanding community service efforts during the past year.

The House passed the measure after years of legislative efforts dating to 2023.

The House has yet to announce the specific day for the vote.

"His integrity, vision and dedication have left an enduring mark on our industry, making him a most deserving recipient of this year’s National Radio Award.”

News/talk has produced Marconi winners and finalists for years. Hosts who've been recognized before -- or who've built shows around exactly the kind of local connection and audience loyalty the Marconis are meant to honor -- don't typically forget to apply.

The winners will be revealed on Tuesday, October 20th, during a dinner program at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.

If this bill is as popular as the numbers suggest, someone has to answer for the fact that it's gone essentially nowhere.

"I can tell you just based on the level of engagement and want to break through this on behalf of our champions in Washington, DC, including the chairman of the FCC on this issue of ownership, very, very confident on where we are.”