| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2023 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Statement of NRB President & CEO on Newsmax, DirecTV Distribution AgreementWASHINGTON, D.C. (NRB) —Troy A. Miller, President & CEO of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) association, has issued the following statement in response to the news that NRB member Newsmax has reached an agreement with DirecTV that will return the Newsmax channel to DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM, and U-verse on March 23, 2023: “NRB goes to bat for our members. When we learned of the removal of Newsmax from DirecTV’s satellite platform, NRB immediately turned out to support Newsmax through media and advocacy channels. We’re delighted by the announcement that Newsmax will be back on DirecTV platforms tomorrow thanks to a resolution between Newsmax and DirecTV to resume carriage under mutually agreeable terms. The NRB association exists to maintain access for faith-driven communicators and preserve diversity in programming. We’re pleased to see an outcome that benefits viewers who seek conservative, faith-friendly television that aligns with their point of view.” ### About NRB NRB is a nonpartisan, international association of Christian communicators whose member organizations represent millions of listeners, viewers, and readers. NRB’s mission is twofold: To protect the free speech rights of our members to speak Biblical truth, by advocating those rights in governmental, corporate, and media sectors; and to foster excellence, integrity, and accountability in our membership by providing networking, educational, ministry, and relational opportunities. Learn more at www.nrb.org. About the NRB Convention The annual NRB International Christian Media Convention is the largest nationally and internationally recognized event dedicated solely to assist those in the field of Christian communications. The dynamic and award-winning Exposition consists of dozens of organizations and is an active marketplace for those seeking products and services to enhance their own organization. The upcoming Convention will be held at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida, May 22-25, 2023. For more information, go to www.nrbconvention.org.
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Statement of NRB President & CEO on Newsmax, DirecTV Distribution Agreement
NRB | March 22, 2023 | Press Releases
