WASHINGTON,
D.C./NEW YORK -- The 2014 Radio Show will feature FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai,
who will engage in a conversation with NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith at
the Radio Luncheon, held Friday, September 12. The 2014 Radio Show, jointly
produced by the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and National Association of
Broadcasters (NAB), will be held September 10-12 in Indianapolis.
During the
conversation, Pai and Smith will discuss communications policy and how it
affects free, local radio broadcasting. The Radio Luncheon will also feature
the presentation of the National Radio Award to Bud
Walters, founder and president of the Cromwell Group.
Pai joined
the FCC as Commissioner in May 2012 and is focusing on creating a regulatory
environment in which competition and innovation can flourish, for the benefit
of American consumers. During his time at the FCC, Pai has made AM radio
revitalization a priority at the Commission. Between 2007 and 2011, Pai held
several positions in the FCC's Office of General Counsel, including Deputy
General Counsel. Prior to joining the FCC, he was a partner in the
Communications Practice at Jenner & Block LLP and Associate General Counsel
at Verizon Communications Inc.
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About
the Radio Show
The 2014 Radio Show, produced by the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and the
National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), will be held September 10-12 in
Indianapolis. This year's show brings radio broadcasters and industry
colleagues together to share knowledge, discover the latest innovations,
network with industry leaders and explore creative business strategies for the
digital age. To learn more about the 2014 Radio Show, visit www.radioshowweb.com.
About
RAB
The Radio Advertising Bureau serves more than 6,000 member Radio stations in
the U.S. and over 1,000 member networks, representative firms, broadcast
vendors, and international organizations. RAB leads and participates in
educational, research, sales, and advocacy programs that promote and advance
Radio as a primary advertising medium. Learn more at www.rab.com.
About
NAB
The National
Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's
broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative,
regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB
enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their
businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.