National Association of Broadcasters
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The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is a US trade association that advocates on behalf of over 8,300 radio and television stations and networks before Congress, the Federal Communications Commission and various judicial bodies. Its current president and CEO is David K. Rehr.
NAB's annual spring convention, the Electronic Media Show, and its annual NAB Radio Show are visited by thousands of people.[citation needed]
Similar organizations exist in individual U.S. states, including GAB, the Georgia Association of Broadcasters in Georgia. Its counterpart in Canada is CAB, the Canadian Association of Broadcasters.
[edit] Upcoming events
- NAB2007: April 16 - April 19, 2007, Las Vegas
[edit] NAB awards
The NAB presents several annual awards:
- NAB Marconi Radio Awards, to the country's top radio stations and personalities
- NAB National Radio Award, to an outstanding individual leader in the radio industry
- NAB Crystal Radio Awards, to radio stations achieving excellence in community service