FCC commissioner to headline regulatory session at NAB Radio Show

 

Federal Communications (FCC) Commissioner Michael O’Rielly will provide opening remarks for the Radio Show session FCC Experts Talk Radio on Thursday, October 1.

The 2015 Radio Show, produced by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), will be held from September 30 to October 2 in Atlanta.

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.

The regulatory session, featuring key FCC officials, will address public policy issues affecting radio, including AM radio revitalization, activating FM chips in mobile devices and regulatory requirements involving online public files and political advertising.

Panelists include Robert Baker, Assistant Chief, Policy Division at the FCC’s Media Bureau and Peter Doyle, Chief of the Media Bureau’s Audio Division.

Commissioner O’Rielly will also present an award at the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show.

The NAB Marconi Radio Awards recognize stations and individuals for excellence in 20 categories.

This year’s event is hosted by top-rated syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley and features a performance by Gavin DeGraw.

Asia Radio Today will also feature coverage from the event.

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