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Members of Congress Challenge Vanderbilt on Religious Freedom
Congressman Randy Forbes (R-VA), Chairman of the Congressional Prayer Caucus, joined with Rep. Marsha Blackburn and Rep. Diane Black, both Tennessee Republicans, and with 33 of their House colleagues...
Posted on May 18, 2012Chuck Colson Honored at National Cathedral
Chuck Colson, the founder of Prison Fellowship who passed away last month, was honored in a memorial service this week at the Washington National Cathedral. A testament to the broad and lasting legacy of his life’s work, over a thousand individuals...
Posted on May 18, 2012Full FCC Panel Called Before Senate Committee
The Senate was the setting for the first joint public appearance of all five FCC Commissioners. In addition, as noted by Commissioner Robert McDowell, who participated in NRB’s Capitol Hill panel on “Free Speech vs. Free Market on the Internet”...
Posted on May 18, 2012Military Religious Freedom: House vs White House
In a statement threatening to veto a military bill in the House of Representatives, the White House identifies a religious freedom provision as...
Posted on May 18, 2012Summer Innovation Exchange at In Touch Ministries
This year’s NRB Summer Innovation Exchange (SIE) will be held August 13-14 in Atlanta, GA, at In Touch Ministries. While the focus for the past several years has been on research, this year, similar to the Innovation Exchanges...
Posted on May 16, 2012Happy Anniversary, WBTX!
NRB member WBTX in Harrisonburg, VA, is celebrating 40 years of broadcasting this week. It was on May 18, 1972, that the Federal Communications Commission approved...
Posted on May 16, 2012Moody Radio Broadcasting OneCry Prayer Summit
Moody Radio has partnered with OneCry and Ambassador Advertising to broadcast the OneCry Prayer Summit on the remaining Thursdays in May from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CDT. Airing on more than 410 stations nationwide, including American Family Radio...
Posted on May 16, 2012KSBJ Welcomes New Co-host
A new co-host has joined the Morning Show team at KSBJ, Houston’s leading contemporary Christian music radio station. Bill Maier, a veteran radio personality and well-known clinical psychologist, is...
Posted on May 16, 2012Movieguide® Extends to Russia
Dr. Ted Baehr, chairman of the Christian Film & Television Commission® ministry and its family guide to movies, Movieguide®, will be kicking off the Russian expansion of Movieguide® by...
Posted on May 16, 2012Member Spotlight: Radio Shine 90.9 FM
Grown from tiny roots to the most powerful Christian radio station in Arizona, Radio Shine sends a message of hope across the state...
Posted on May 16, 2012NRB Press Releases
NRB's Landmark Discussion on New Media
(May 10, 2012) National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), America’s preeminent association representing Christian broadcasters and communicators, is wading into a unique and volatile communications freedom issue.
Posted on May 10, 2012NRB Concern: Will Online Disclosure Lead to Chilling Effect?
(April 27, 2012) NRB expressed concern with today’s decision by the FCC to require mandatory Internet disclosure by television stations of “political files” and information related to issue-advocacy organizations.
Posted on April 27, 2012NRB SPEARHEADS FCC CHANGE TO ALLOW NON-COMS TO AID CHARITIES
(April 26, 2012) The National Religious Broadcasters today enthusiastically supports an FCC action concerning non-commercial radio stations and on-air fundraising. The FCC is looking into the value of these stations conducting fundraisers on-air for the benefits of other non-profit organizations.
Posted on April 26, 201236:DA & 36:DV Challenge Entries Showcased
(April 26, 2012) College students attending the NRB 2012 Convention were recently rewarded for their concentrated hard work and creative productions. Friends and Heroes Productions Ltd. sponsored the Intercollegiate NRB (iNRB) 36:DA and 36:DV Challenges.
Posted on April 26, 2012New Members Welcomed Into NRB
(March 8, 2012) The National Religious Broadcasters Executive Committee has voted to approve five new members.
Posted on March 8, 201236:DA & 36:DV Student Award Winners Recognized
(March 8, 2012) The winners of the 36:DA & 36:DV competitions were recognized during the February 19th 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 8, 2012Senate Vote Is “Startling” Affront to Religious Freedom
(March 1, 2012) NRB voiced disappointment after the U.S. Senate narrowly voted today to reject legislation that would promote religious freedom under the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known to many as “Obamacare.”
Posted on March 1, 2012Memorial Service To Be Held March 3 For Former NRB Chairman Bill Skelton
(February 27, 2012) Rev. William Richard Skelton, 74, of Cordova, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 16, 2012. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Faith Baptist Church 3755 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN.
Posted on February 27, 2012Focus on The Family Named NRB Radio Program of the Year
(February 27, 2012) Focus on the Family received the NRB Radio Program of the Year Award February 21st at the NRB 2012 Convention & Exposition.
Posted on February 27, 2012Hope for the Heart Presented NRB Radio Impact Award
(February 27, 2012) HOPE FOR THE HEART received the NRB Radio Impact Award February 21st at the NRB 2012 Convention & Exposition.
Posted on February 27, 2012Media Source
T-Mobile, MetroPCS want a piece of Dish's spectrum pie
NCTA Chairman Michael Powell fears heavy regulation of Internet
$21,500 Fine For Unattended Studio
Recording Calls Is No Joke To FCC
12 New Lawsuits Filed Against HHS Mandate
Satellite TV industry sees trouble in FCC's OTARD antenna regulation
Christian radio station to hit local airwaves soon
McCain and Whitehouse urge High Court to note impact of Citizens United decision
Pai: Biennial Reg Review Should Be Commission-Level Decision
FCC consumer panel set for all-day session
NAB’s Smith defends “original” wireless: broadcast
‘Father of the Internet’ warns Web freedom is under attack
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