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 […]
NABOB Releases ‘How To Buy A Commercial Broadcast Station’ Podcast Trailer, Premiere Date & Master Class Season One Lineup
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) to premiere the ‘How to Buy a Commercial Broadcast Station’ podcast series, hosted by NABOB President and CEO, Jim Winston. The 10-episode video and audio podcast series serves as a master class showcasing the fundamental processes and essential team of advisors needed to purchase a commercial broadcast radio or television […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
Diversifying American Media Ownership Must Become a National Priority Op-Ed by: Jim Winston & Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.
2022 thus far has been a year of multiple socioeconomic and political challenges for all Americans across the nation. Yet for African-Americans and other communities of color, this year represents both challenges and opportunities from a business ownership perspective. In particular, for Black-owned media businesses there is a growing sense of resilience even in the face of […]
2022 NABOB Fall Conference Returns In-Person Oct. 19-21
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) will host the 46th Annual Fall Broadcast Conference and 22nd Power of Urban Radio Forum Wednesday, October 19 through Friday, October 21, 2022 at the MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino, located just outside of Washington, D.C. Created in partnership with the U.S. Black Chambers (USBC), The 2022 By Black Conference is a three-day event that brings […]
NABOB Urges Congress to Reject H.R. 4130: American Music Fairness Act
NABOB recently sent a letter to the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee opposing H.R. 4130 – the American Music Fairness Act. This legislation would impose a new performance royalty on local radio stations on top of the huge royalties that our local radio stations already pay to ASCAP, BMI, SESAC and […]
