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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 […]

Dentsu International Wins 2022 Microsoft Advertising Global Social Impact Award

The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) congratulates dentsu international, recipient of the 2022 Microsoft Advertising Global Social Impact Award for “More Than That with Gia Peppers,” which aired exclusively on NABOB member radio stations and networks. In an online announcement for the award, Microsoft Advertising cites the following accomplishments resulting from dentsu’s transformative […]

Content Project Tying Big Brands With Black Radio Is Helping Sell Audio Too

March 25, 2021 Dear NABOB Family and Friends – Please take a look at the below press coverage from Inside Radio of the recent “More Than That with Gia Peppers” audio series! A cross-company collaboration spearheaded by the National Association of Black-Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) is helping not only direct more advertising dollars toward stations that […]

Congressman Hank Johnson Urges Biden Administration to Direct Federal Advertising Dollars to Black Owned Media

Recently, Congressman Hank Johnson of Georgia and 31 members of the Congressional Black Caucus wrote President Joe Biden urging the President to do more to direct federal advertising dollars to Black Owned media. In his letter, Congressman Johnson stated that Black Owned media is grossly underrepresented when federal advertising dollars are spent. Congressman Johnson asked […]

Congressman Butterfield Reintroduces Bill to Increase Minority Broadcast Station Ownership

August 6 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congressman G. K. Butterfield, along with Congressman Steven Horsford reintroduced H.R. 4871, the Expanding Broadcast Opportunities Act of 2021. The bill will promote diversity of ownership in the broadcast industry by reestablishing the Minority Tax Certificate Program at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). “America is a nation […]

Announcing GM’s 2nd Annual Diverse Owned Media Summit

The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) invites members and colleagues within the broadcasting and media advertising industries to support the 2nd Annual General Motors Diverse Owned Media Summit.   In 2021, General Motors introduced their “Road to Equity” vision with the intent of driving greater inclusivity in media. In 2022, General Motors will […]

NABOB Invitation – 2022 ANA Media Conference March 2-4

The ANA 2022 Media Conference runs March 2-4 in Orlando and is partnering with NABOB to offer content on the important topic of supporting diverse suppliers as well as matchmaking opportunities to introduce suppliers and buyers to one another. ANA is the Association of National Advertisers (www.ana.net), the industry’s leading marketing and advertising trade association. […]

2023 NABOB & Power of Urban Radio Conference: A Special Thank You for an Undeniable & Unforgettable Celebration Recognizing 75 Years of Black-Owned Radio

On behalf of the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB), a division of the U.S. Black Chambers Inc. (USBC), and The Power of Urban Radio, THANK YOU to all who contributed and helped to create an UNDENIABLE and UNFORGETTABLE 2023 NABOB & Power of Urban Radio Conference celebrating 75 Years of Black-Owned Radio and 50 Years of Hip-Hop! As the […]

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. […]

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 […]

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