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 […]
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2023 NABOB Conference, Advertising Sales, Audience Insights, Digital, Events, General Motors, NABOB Awards, NABOB Radio Network, News, NEWSLETTERS, Podcasts, Policy, Press, Radio, Resources, Revenue Generation Advocacy, Station Acquisition, Television
The 2023 NABOB & Power of Urban Radio Conference Schedule at a Glance is Here!
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Aug
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 […]
Advertising Sales, Audience Insights, Digital, General Motors, News, NEWSLETTERS, Podcasts, Policy, Press, Radio, Resources, Revenue Generation Advocacy, Television
NABOB Releases ‘Digital Sales Strategy for Commercial Broadcasters’ Podcast Trailer, Premiere Date & All-Star Season One Lineup
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Aug
Aug
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB), a division of the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC), will premiere the ‘Digital Sales Strategy for Commercial Broadcasters’ podcast series, hosted by NABOB Director of Marketing and Communications, Ashley Smith, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. The 10-episode video and audio podcast series covering digital sales strategy and digital publishing brings […]
In Memory, News, NEWSLETTERS, Press
NABOB Celebrates the Life & Service of NABOB Board Member Lois Wright
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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 […]
Advertising Sales, By Black Conference, Events, NABOB Awards, News, Policy, Radio, Revenue Generation Advocacy
2022 NABOB & Power of Urban Radio Awards: Honorees and Highlights
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Nov
Nov
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. […]
Policy, Press, Radio, Television
Diversifying American Media Ownership Must Become a National Priority Op-Ed by: Jim Winston & Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
Advertising Sales, Audience Insights, By Black Conference, Digital, Events, News, Policy, Radio, Revenue Generation Advocacy
2022 NABOB Fall Conference Returns In-Person Oct. 19-21
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
In Memory, NABOB Radio Network, Radio
NABOB Remembers Broadcast Legend Pervis Spann ‘The Blues Man’; Co-Founder of Midway Broadcasting Corporation
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Mar
Mar
Black Radio lost a giant. WVON Radio announced the passing of its President Emeritus, Pervis Spann, Co-Founder of Midway Broadcasting Corporation, the station’s parent company. Spann died following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was 89. Spann’s broadcast career spanned more than 60 years. In 1963, he became the second disc jockey hired by […]
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Jim Winston, President of the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB), sat down with Dr. Benjamin Chavis Jr. on The Chavis Chronicles for an in-depth conversation highlighting his journey to become the voice representing Black owned broadcasters, NABOB’s mission, and his outlook on the future of Black owned media in America. Check it out […]
