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The World Came to Nashville
They came from 41 countries outside the United States, including far-flung countries like Zambia and Uganda, Afghanistan and Pakistan, India, Ireland, and Iceland, and other points around the globe. All in all, 349 internationals registered for NRB’s 2012 Convention & Exposition, a large increase...
Posted on March 14, 2012SRN’s Hackel Dies in Israel
Salem Radio Network (SRN) Vice President of News & Talk Programming Tom Tradup broke the sad news to SRN staff this week, sending out a note about the passing of Dan Hackel, SRN news correspondent in Israel. Tradup said, “Dan passed away on his birthday shortly after two of his sons, his daughter-in-law...
Posted on March 14, 2012Tony Evans on LifeWay Webcast
LifeWay Men, a new men's ministry within LifeWay's church resources division, hosted Dallas pastor, speaker, author and NRB member Dr. Tony Evans during their Kingdom Man Live webcast, today at 12 p.m. EST / 11 a.m. CST. As a launch for his new book Kingdom Man, which presents concepts for...
Posted on March 14, 2012America’s View of Christian Athletes
The phenomenal interest surrounding Christian athletes, such as Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow and New York Knicks’ Jeremy Lin, has raised questions about the public’s perception of professional athletes who have a strong religious faith. A recent study by Grey Matter Research finds that when Americans...
Posted on March 14, 2012Tim Close Will Head Douglas Shaw & Associates
Douglas Shaw & Associates (DSA) has announced that Tim Close will serve as its new CEO, while Douglas Shaw will continue as Chairman. Close previously worked for NRB member Zondervan, a leading Christian publisher, as their Senior Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Initiatives...
Posted on March 14, 2012Serving Your Slice of the Industry at Nashville
NRB is offering you the opportunity to network with others in your field and to share your ideas on how our committees can better serve your particular industry. Even if you are not yet a member of NRB, you can participate in the NRB Advisory Council Meetings at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville...
Posted on March 14, 2012New Members Welcomed into NRB
The NRB Executive Committee has voted to approve five new members...
Posted on March 14, 2012Apple at the Core of News & Controversy
As Apple unveiled its new iPad 3 last week, it did so amidst a swirl of news and controversy, much of it appearing in the New York Times. The Times reported the new iPad 3 in its technology section on March 7, and described it as a product “with modest changes” that was released with no immediate, discernable impact on the value of Apple stock. The newest Apple tablet is compatible with the so-called 4th generation LTE...
Posted on March 14, 2012NRB Student Audio & Video Winners
Winners of the 36:DA & 36:DV competitions were recognized during the February 19 Student Awards Reception for producing the best audio and video pieces, respectively, over a 36-hour period at the NRB 2012 Convention & Exposition...
Posted on March 14, 2012Member Spotlight: Time to Revive
Time to Revive encourages believers to embrace their relationship with Jesus Christ and to share the Truth that transforms lives...
Posted on March 14, 2012Panel Votes on FCC Reform, Political Programming Disclosure
This week House Republicans advanced legislation intended to reform Federal Communications Commission (FCC) procedures, and they defeated legislation that would require broadcasters to determine and disclose...
Posted on March 9, 2012FCC To Weigh LPFM and FM Translator Applications
The FCC has a busy schedule for its open meeting on March 21. Notably, the docket includes consideration of proceedings that have stirred conflict between FM translator applicants and...
Posted on March 9, 2012Cybersecurity on Capitol Hill Minds
Cybersecurity has been high on the minds of many Members of Congress in recent weeks. This week Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR), Chairman of the Communications & Technology Subcommittee of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, convened...
Posted on March 9, 2012U.S. Leaders Reaffirm Bond with Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington, DC this week, and U.S. leaders on both sides of the aisle made sure to reaffirm that the United States is the friend of Israel...
Posted on March 9, 2012Dr. Frank Wright Honored for Religious Freedom Leadership
The Unity Coalition for Israel (UCI) presented Dr. Frank Wright, President & CEO of National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), with the Champion of Religious Freedom Award for “courageous leadership in protecting religious freedom world-wide – for such a time as this...
Posted on March 7, 2012Ed Cannon Heads FEBC
The US Board of Directors for NRB member Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC) announced this week that Edward W. Cannon is to be the new President of FEBC US. Cannon’s professional career has included leadership in both national ministry settings and the corporate world as well, having first shouldered global corporate...
Posted on March 7, 2012
