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Religious Freedom Impasse Intensifies
The Obama Administration’s recent decision rejecting religious freedom protections for many faith-based organizations under the 2010 health care overhaul has stirred a fervent response from many Members of Congress. On Monday, Senator Rob Portman...
Posted on February 10, 2012A Nod to FM Chips in Cell Phones
Sixteen House Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, including Chairman Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) recently sent a letter to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski noting the importance of radio to African-Americans and suggesting...
Posted on February 10, 2012India Pressures Internet Giants to Remove Content
India, the world’s most populous democracy, is clamping down on Internet content deemed inflammatory and calling on Internet companies, including Google and Facebook, to police...
Posted on February 10, 2012Indecency Again Elevated at Superbowl
Eight years after Janet Jackson’s “wardrobe malfunction” that sparked a furor leading to a ten-fold increase in the amount broadcasters may be fined for the airing of indecent content, another performer decided to use the Superbowl halftime stage to...
Posted on February 10, 2012Grace Poured Out
We live in an uncertain world. The persecution of Christians, long rampant in many nations of the world, has accelerated. Christian churches and businesses were bombed in Nigeria in late December and again last month. Andrew White, Rector of one of the few Christian...
Posted on February 8, 2012In Memoriam: The Rev. David Virkler
The Rev. David M. Virkler went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2012, following a brief illness. As the host and speaker on the radio program The Word and The World, Rev. Virkler worked in broadcasting for more than 47 years and his legacy remains in many ways. Not only is The Word and...
Posted on February 8, 2012NRB 2012 Press Conferences
Press Conferences Scheduled for NRB 2012 Members of the Media are invited to an exciting line-up of press conferences at NRB 2012 so mark your calendars! Every press conference will take place in Governor’s Chamber D unless otherwise noted...
Posted on February 8, 2012Celebrating The Good In Hollywood
Dr. Ted Baehr, Chairman of the Christian Film & Television Commission® and Founder of Movieguide®, is pleased to announce that nationally recognized Christian leader Pastor Greg Laurie will give the invocation prayer at the 20th Annual Faith & Values Awards Gala and Report to the...
Posted on February 8, 2012Career Hour at NRB 2012
There’s an exciting new addition to this year’s 69th NRB Convention & Exposition – the nightly “Career Hour.” If you’re looking for a job – or perhaps just looking for tips to make yourself invaluable to your current employer – join us each night in Delta Lobby B. Here are all the details...
Posted on February 8, 2012Moody Radio West Michigan Hosts Laura Kaczor
Christian Singer/Songwriter Laura Kaczor recently visited with the staff at Moody Radio West Michigan during a radio promotion tour. Pictured here is Scott Curtis with Kaczor and Wendell Gafford, President of Creative Promotions...
Posted on February 8, 2012NRB Press Releases
NRB To Hold Press Conference at NRB 2012
(February 17, 2012) The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), the preeminent association for Christian communicators worldwide, will be addressing some of the biggest "hot button" issues of the day during a press conference at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 20, 2012 during the 69th annual NRB Convention & Exposition in Nashville, TN.
Posted on February 17, 2012NRB Mourns The Passing of a Dear Friend
(February 17, 2012) It is with great sadness that the National Religious Broadcasters announces the death of former NRB Chairman of the Board of Directors, Bill Skelton. He passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2012.
Posted on February 17, 2012Public Policy Debate at NRB 2012 Convention
(February 14, 2012) The NRB Convention will feature a Public Policy Debate on “Anatomy of Hate: Free Speech Implications” which will take place on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN.
Posted on February 14, 2012Michael Youssef to Speak at the International Keynote Session at 2012 NRB Convention & Exposition
(February 7, 2012) The 2012 NRB Convention & Exposition will feature a presentation by Michael Youssef, Founder and President of Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef, during the Tuesday, February 21st International Keynote Session at NRB 2012 in Nashville, TN.
Posted on February 7, 2012Gordon Smith to Speak at the Media Leadership Dinner at NRB 2012 Convention
(February 7, 2012) The NRB Convention will feature a presentation by Gordon Smith, President of the National Association of Broadcasters, during the Sunday, February 19th Media Leadership Dinner at NRB 2012 in Nashville, TN.
Posted on February 7, 2012Ron Moore to Address Board of Directors During NRB 2012 Convention
(February 8, 2012) Dr. Ron Moore, President of The Journey Radio Ministry, will address the NRB Board of Directors during their annual meeting at NRB 2012 to be held in Nashville, TN, on Saturday, February 18th.
Posted on February 6, 2012Stoyko Petkov to Receive NRB International Individual Achievement Award
(January 31, 2012) Dr. Stoyko Petkov will receive the NRB International Individual Achievement Award during the February 21st International Keynote Session at the NRB 2012 Convention & Exposition.
Posted on January 31, 2012TWR to Receive NRB International Strategic Partnership Award
(January 31, 2012) TWR (formerly Trans World Radio) will receive the NRB International Strategic Partnership Award during the February 21st International Keynote Session at the NRB 2012 Convention & Exposition.
Posted on January 31, 2012Radio Mosoj Chaski to Receive International Radio Ministry Award
(January 31, 2012) Radio Mosoj Chaski, based in Cochabamba, Bolivia, will receive the NRB International Radio Ministry Award during the February 21st International Keynote Session at the NRB 2012 Convention & Exposition.
Posted on January 31, 2012Mission Network News to Receive NRB International Impact Award
(January 31, 2012) Mission Network News (MNN) will receive the NRB International Impact Award during the February 21st International Keynote Session at the NRB 2012 Convention & Exposition.
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Press & Media Resources
As the preeminent association representing Christ-ian broad- casters and communicators, the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) is a unique source of information for members of the working press and media organizations. We speak with authority on a wide range of legal, policy, and governmental issues that impact the field of Christian broadcasting and media, as well as addressing communication trends, and the challenges and opportunities facing our member ministries. In addition, from among our member organizations, we have the ability to locate technical and operational information that can aid professional journalists, reporters, and broadcasters in accurately understanding the current field of Christian broadcasting and commun- ications.
Major newspapers and mag- azines, television and radio programs of all kinds, and countless web news services regularly interview our media spokespersons. If you are a broadcaster, a member of the working press or are with a media organization, our media department looks forward to talking to you and answering your questions.
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