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Las Vegas, NV -- The National Association of Broadcasters announced today preliminary registered attendance of 91,460 for the 2019 NAB Show, the world’s largest annual convention encompassing the convergence of media, entertainment and technology.

"Once again, NAB Show is the premier showcase for the latest advancements that are reshaping the world of media, entertainment and technology," said NAB Executive Vice President of Communications Dennis...

Las Vegas, NV -- NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith delivered the annual NAB State of the Industry address during the 2019 NAB Show. Below is a transcript of his remarks as prepared for delivery.

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Good morning. It’s wonderful to see all of you here.

I so appreciate your attendance at this great show.

As we greet old friends and make new ones during our time here, many of us are reminded of a dear friend in the broadcasting industry we lost just l...

Bob Hamilton reporting from the NAB Show Convention in Las Vegas....Maybe we're in the wrong business...Today, during his annual session introducing and analyzing all the new gadgets that might have an effect on broadcasters, Cnet's Brian Cooley predicted that apps..just apps for the IPad would create more revenue than the entire radio broadcasting industry by 2013.  At the end of the session in a question and answer period, from the front row I...

Seven-time Emmy Award winning actress Mary Tyler Moore will be honored with the NAB Distinguished Service Award during the NAB Show. The award will be presented during the All Industry Opening Keynote, sponsored by Accenture, Monday, April 20 in Las Vegas. Moore starred in two of the most highly regarded and popular comedies in television history - The Dick Van Dyke Show and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, which aired first-run for most of the 1960s ...
One of the highlights of the annual NAB convention in Las Vegas is the "radio luncheon," and the awarding of the Crystal Radio Awards.  These are awards that are given away to radio stations who have performed exceptional public service for their local communities.  The stories that are told on how local radio helps their community are definitely heart tuggers.  And, what's great about witnessing these presentations is how thrilled the people wh...