Welcome to NABOB – the voice of Black-owned Broadcasters. Since our establishment in 1976, we’ve proudly served as the nation’s sole trade association for Black radio owners. Now under the umbrella of U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., we remain steadfast in our commitment to advocating for Black media owners and policies that propel the ongoing advancement of media representation.
As the largest Black-owned media association, NABOB stands at the forefront, amplifying stories, nurturing emerging media talent, and driving progress within the industry. Our vision at NABOB is to create a future where Black-owned broadcasters thrive, where their voices resound with strength and impact, and where diverse narratives flourish across all media platforms.
NABOB is a instrumental vertical of USBC Media, where we envision a landscape where Black media owners have equitable opportunities for success, where their stories are celebrated and amplified, and where they serve as influential leaders in shaping the media landscape.
NABOB is dedicated to enhancing opportunities and fostering success for Black and minority media owners. Through advocacy and informative resources, we support crucial aspects of business, including advertising sales, station acquisition, financing, and federal broadcast regulation.
NABOB is a part of the USBC Network, which represents 172 Black Chambers and over 300,000 Black businesses nationwide. NABOB members can leverage the USBC ecosystem to its fullest potential. Together, we’re amplifying voices, driving growth, and fostering success across our vibrant community.
NABOB and USBC Media offer advertisers a direct pipeline to Black-owned media, Black businesses, and diverse audiences, maximizing the effectiveness of their advertising investments.
The NABOB Telecommunications Education and Management Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit corporation founded in 2001 to educate and train the next generation of leaders in the telecommunications industry.
The NABOB Foundation provides scholarships to college students pursuing careers in broadcast and telecommunications management. The NABOB Foundation also provides training fellowships to participate in NABOB management conferences to young entrepreneurs and broadcast managers.
The NABOB Foundation is a training ground to ensure that, as the telecommunications industry continues to grow and diversify, minority entrepreneurs will have a meaningful role in owning and managing telecommunications businesses.
The NABOB Foundation oversees the Media Sales Institute (MSI), a rigorous ten-day training program established by Personal Selling Principles (PSP) in 1999. Launched at Howard University in 2000, MSI targets graduating college or university seniors keen on pursuing a career in media sales.
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