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The National Association of Broadcasters hosted a virtual town hall Thursday to brief NAB members on the issues it will be fighting for as Congress begins its 118th session and the House of Representatives switches party control.

It is estimated that up to 50% of people who end up at a children's hospital did not expect it when waking up that day. Radio plays a significant role in supporting local member hospitals providing care for thousands of kids.  

The findings of a pair of studies released by Cumulus Media's Westwood One division claims sports fans who listen to play-by-play coverage on AM and FM radio are more engaged and more likely to make major purchases across several key sectors compared to casual fans who watch events on television.

New discounted rates for students and unemployed individuals have been revealed for the 2023 Country Radio Seminar. The rate for those who are unemployed is $199; the student rate discount is $149. Single day passes are also now available to purchase.

NAB Show is partnering with StoryTech to launch several unique tour experiences centered around content management solutions. Group and individual tours will be offered from Sunday, April 16 through Tuesday, April 18 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

On Tuesday The Federal Communications Commission set deadlines for comments in its latest attempt to look at broadcast ownership, which it is required to do by law. The issue has gotten bogged down in the courts whenever The Commission attempts to make a change.

The Radio Advertising Bureau has hired Rob Lawrence as its general manager to oversee the National Radio Talent System (NRTS), a division of the trade organization. Lawrence will be based in Madison, Mississippi and report to RAB President and CEO Erica Farber.

The deadline to submit entries for the 48th annual Gracie Awards has been extended through January 26, 2023, with entries required before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Eentry eligibility air dates are from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. For more details, go HERE.

Progressive aired 53,072 commercials on radio stations across the country last week, according to the latest report from Media Monitors. Lowe's came in second with 46,825.

According to a new report released today from The Center for Sales Strategy, the hardest part of a sales managers job is recruiting new talent. CSS conducted two online surveys in Q4 of 2022 which included just under 300 sales managers and account executives.