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The Only Media Conference  100% Dedicated to the Growth of Black Owned Media!

Blacks make up 13 percent of the American population, yet we own only 2 percent of all commercial broadcast stations in the U.S., and we receive only 2 percent of media advertising revenue. This low ownership level of broadcast stations and lack of investment means that we cannot have the voice we need to make our concerns adequately heard or addressed by our leaders.

Join NABOB & The Power of Urban Radio for critical dialogue detailing strategies to increase Black media ownership, improve industry equity, and grow media investment equality! 



The Only Media Conference 100% Dedicated to the Growth of Black Owned Media!

Blacks make up 13 percent of the American population, yet we own only 2 percent of all commercial broadcast stations in the U.S., and we receive only 2 percent of media advertising revenue. This low ownership level of broadcast stations and lack of investment means that we cannot have the voice we need to make our concerns adequately heard or addressed by our leaders.

Join NABOB & The Power of Urban Radio for critical dialogue detailing strategies to increase Black  media ownership, improve industry equity, and grow media investment equality! 

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DAYS

50+

SPEAKERS

15 

SESSIONS & WORKSHOPS

2

RECEPTIONS

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AWARDS LUNCHEON


Help The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) recognize key figures and key moments in Black Owned Radio’s Undeniable 75 Year history!

Click the button below to submit your entry to recognize your favorite Black Owned Radio pioneers, game changers, stations, talent, shows, and achievements! NABOB gladly welcomes text, photo, video, audio, and rich media submissions!

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Help The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) recognize key figures and key moments in Black Owned Radio’s Undeniable 75 Year history!

Click the button below to submit your entry to recognize your favorite Black Owned Radio pioneers, game changers, stations, talent, shows, and achievements!

SUBMIT UNDENIABLE 75 ENTRY More Announcements Coming Soon!


WHO ATTENDS?

The NABOB Conference and Power of Urban Radio Forum is a three-day event that brings together Black broadcast media owners, digital publishers, senior advertising and marketing executives, local sales management, leading on-air talent, policy leadership, entrepreneurs, cultural creatives, corporate executives, and more!


WHO ATTENDS?

The NABOB Conference and Power of Urban Radio Forum is a three-day event that brings together Black broadcast media owners, digital publishers, senior advertising and marketing executives, local sales management, leading on-air talent, policy leadership, entrepreneurs, cultural creatives, corporate executives, and more!


main stage, breakout sessions, & workshops

  • Advertising & Go-to-Market Strategies
  • Programming
  • Ratings & Audience Insights
  • Digital Publishing
  • Digital Sales
  • Talent Development
  • NABOB Foundation
  • Keynote Address
  • Technology
  • Sales & Sponsorships
  • Armchair Conversations
  • Access to Capital
  • Events & Activations
  • Financing
  • Hands-on Workshops
  • Business Development
  • Policy & Federal Regulation


2023 NABOB & Power of Urban Radio Awards 

The NABOB & Power of Urban Radio Awards recognize exemplary achievement in advertising and marketing to the Black consumer market by utilizing Black owned media. Recipients of the NABOB & Power of Urban Radio Awards are selected based on their public service and their support of diversity and inclusion.

The awards recognition includes the presentation of the NABOB National Service Award and the Mickey Leland Public Service Award. Previous honorees include Attorney General Eric Holder, award winning journalist, April Ryan, civil rights activist and comedian Dick Gregory, Edna Kane-Williams of AARP, Alva Adams-Mason of Toyota, and Congressman G.K. Butterfield to name a few.

VIEW 2023 NABOB & POWER OF URBAN RADIO AWARDS HONOREES!


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Power of Urban Radio Forum

Hear from senior media and marketing executives as they detail the status of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitments made to Black Owned Media!

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NABOB FOUNDATION

The NABOB Foundation in partnership with The Media Sales Institute (MSI), developed by Personal Selling Principles, LLC (PSP) in 1999, is the nation’s leading talent development program for media sales, operations and marketing professionals of diverse backgrounds. The Media Sales Institute has been addressing the challenge of diversity and inclusion within media for over 20 years.

Learn about NABOB’s talent development efforts!


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Hotel reservations can be made via the Marriot Washington Georgetown General Booking Link.

 


BECOME OUR CONFERENCE PARTNER

Interested in supporting Black Owned Media and showcasing your brand or organization? Submit your information to learn about partnership opportunities!

Partnership Opportunities include:

  • Programming Integrations & Sponsorships
  • Content Sponsorships
  • General & Bespoke On-site Activations
  • Media Ad Buys
  • Speaker, Entertainment, and Performance Sponsorships
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BECOME A PRESS PARTNER

Help amplify the voices of Black Owned Media!

Submit your name and organization for press coverage consideration.

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CONFERENCE GALLERY

Take a look at our favorite moments from 2022 for a peak at what’s in store in 2023! Informative panels, historic keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, entertaining receptions, and more!

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