CTA’s Gary Shapiro: Confirm Gigi Sohn to FCC

Gigi Sohn (image credit C-SPAN) Add Consumer Technology Association president Gary Shapiro to the list of those strongly endorsing Gigi Sohn for the fifth seat on the Federal Communications Commission. President Joe Biden resubmitted Sohn’s nomination to the Senate on Jan. 4 as the administration attempts to finally secure a Democratic majority after a year in a political 2–2 tie. (Nominations must […]

CES 2022: Trends to Watch Revealed

Steve Koenig (Photo by John Staley) “Innovation tends to accelerate and bunch up, and, as it is unleashed, it levels up society and makes life better. We have seen innovation this past season, and it is waiting for you at CES,” said Steve Koenig, vice president, Research, for the Consumer Technology Association, in his introduction […]

PILOT Opens for 2022 Innovation Challenge Applications

PILOT, NAB’s technology innovation initiative, is accepting submissions for its Innovation Challenge. PILOT Executive Director John Clark called it a “showcase for the cutting-edge ideas and innovations that can transform how broadcasters do business and serve their communities.” The program provides mentorship and promotion to winning proposals, along with an opportunity to demonstrate products to […]

NAB Crystal Radio Awards Open for Entries

The National Association of Broadcasters is accepting entries for its annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards, which recognize outstanding community service efforts by radio stations. NAB member stations can submit an online entry through NAB’s member platform, My NAB, describing their community service efforts for the 2021 calendar year. The deadline for submissions is Jan. 31. […]