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• NAB Show Accepting Paper Proposals for Broadcast Engineering and Information Technology Conference
  Technical paper proposals are now being accepted for the Broadcast Engineering and Information Technology (BEIT) Conference at the 2020 NAB Show, held April 18-22 in Las Vegas.
• Unique Lineup of Performers Scheduled for Radio Show BMI Songwriters Spotlight Series
  The BMI Songwriters Spotlight Series is returning to the 2019 Radio Show with support from HD Radio.
• Radio Show to Feature New Edison Research Study on Maximizing Listenership
  Edison Research, whose data is helping drive the expansion of radio to new platforms like podcasting and streaming media, will present exclusive research on driving audience engagement and leveraging audio trends at the Radio Show on Thursday, September 26, in Dallas.
• NAB Launches 2019 Congressional PSAs
  WASHINGTON, D.C.– Public service announcements (PSAs) featuring members of Congress have been distributed to television and radio stations across the country through the 2019 NAB Congressional PSA Campaign. The program invites members of Congress and their families to be featured in free, professionally-produced spots that address issues of importance to their constituents.
• Pillsbury Session Examines Radio's Financial Future Where Reduced Regulation Creates New Opportunities to Compete
  A dynamic lineup of radio industry executives and financial experts will discuss the business impact of significant regulatory changes affecting radio.
• NAB Statement on Filing of Lawsuit Challenging Locast
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to today's filing of a lawsuit by ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC challenging the legality of Locast, a streaming service that rebroadcasts local TV stations without their consent, the following statement can be attributed to NAB Executive Vice President of Communications Dennis Wharton:
• Renowned Radio Personalities Return to Celebrate 30th Annual Marconi Radio Awards
  In honor of the 30th anniversary of the NAB Marconi Radio Awards, this year’s celebration will feature previous NAB Marconi Radio Award winners – nationally-syndicated radio personality Delilah, top-rated syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley, and Tom and Kristi of “The Bob and Tom Show.”
• NAB Statement on Introduction of Retransmission Consent Legislation
  WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the introduction of legislation by Reps. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and Steve Scalise (R-LA) that eliminates the legal underpinnings of the local broadcast system, the following statement can be attributed to NAB Executive Vice President of Communications Dennis Wharton: