MC Lyte & Roy Wood Jr. Added to 2023 NABOB Conference Lineup: Exclusive 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Armchair Conversation
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB), a division of the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC), will honor legendary rapper, dj, and entrepreneur, MC Lyte, during an exclusive ‘Salute The DJ’ themed armchair conversation hosted by comedian, radio veteran, and “The Daily Show” correspondent, Roy Wood […]
The 2023 NABOB & Power of Urban Radio Conference Schedule at a Glance is Here!
The 47th Annual Fall Broadcast & Media Management Conference and 23rd Annual Power of Urban Radio Forum is set to make history while celebrating the Undeniable 75 Year History of Black Owned Radio and the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop! The expertly curated programming lineup includes dynamic main stage and breakout sessions, an exclusive armchair conversation, evening receptions, and world-renowned […]
Purchase 2023 NABOB Conference Tickets & View First Look Speaker Lineup!
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB), a division of the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC), will host the 47th Annual Fall Broadcast & Media Management Conference and 23rd Annual Power of Urban Radio Forum Wednesday, October 4 through Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Washington Marriott Georgetown Hotel. The NABOB & Power of Urban Radio Conference is the only […]
NABOB Celebrates the Life & Service of NABOB Board Member Lois Wright
Lois Wright, the longest serving member of NABOB’s Board of Directors, passed away recently after battling cancer. Lois Wright was one of the pillars of NABOB. Lois joined Inner City Broadcasting Corporation (ICBC) in 1980 as General Counsel, and she joined the NABOB Board of Directors as Counsel to the Board that same year. She was later promoted […]
NABOB Applauds Ford’s Decision to Keep AM Radio in All of Its Cars
Ford Motor Company has announced that it has reconsidered removing AM radio from its new vehicles and will now include AM radio in all of its cars. This is a major victory for The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) and the AM radio industry. [row] [col span__sm=”12″ align=”center”] [ux_image id=”4616″ image_size=”medium” width=”43″] [/col] […]
NABOB Calls on Congressional Black Caucus to Save AM Radio
The removal of AM radio in electric vehicles from eight of the top 20 automakers producing vehicles in the United States is creating shock waves in the broadcasting industry. This is particularly true for Black owned radio broadcasters, who own 103 AM radio stations. The impact of the technological shift could pose catastrophic consequences for these […]
Read Jim Winston’s Radio Ink Cover Interview: Over Four Decades of Leadership
[ux_image id=”4518″] [ux_text text_align=”left”] As the nation celebrates the rich legacies of Black History Month, The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) and Radio Ink Magazine pay tribute to the trailblazing career of living legend and Black-owned Broadcasting pioneer Jim Winston, NABOB President & CEO. Radio Ink’s February print edition below features Jim […]
Watch The 2023 NABOB Outlook with Jim Winston [VIDEO]
[ux_text font_size=”1.5″ text_align=”center” text_color=”#00224c”] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS [/ux_text] Dear NABOB Members and Friends, I hope 2023 has begun well for you, and that it will be a prosperous and productive year. 2022 was a very successful year for NABOB and we saw tremendous growth within the key pillars of our organization: Revenue Generation Advocacy, Government Relations […]
NABOB Awarded First Recipient of General Motors Diverse Owned Incubator Fund [VIDEO]
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) is the first recipient of the General Motors Diverse Owned Incubator Fund. As part of General Motors’ “Road to Equity” efforts to become the most inclusive company in the world, the $50 million Diverse Owned Incubator Fund is an investment allocated over the next 10 years to support and […]
2022 NABOB & Power of Urban Radio Awards: Honorees and Highlights
The 2022 National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) & Power of Urban Radio (PUR) Awards took place Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino, located just outside of Washington, D.C. The NABOB & Power of Urban Radio Awards recognize exemplary achievement in advertising and marketing to the Black consumer market by utilizing Black-owned media. […]
