New FCC Chairman to Speak at NAB

    For the first time in several years we'll see a new FCC chairman on a podium at the spring convention. NAB President/CEO Eddie Fritts will interview newly-minted Chairman Kevin Martin on Tuesday April 18 in Las Vegas. Fritts will ask Martin about the transition to digital radio and television, content regulation, a
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    For the first time in several years we'll see a new FCC chairman on a podium at the spring convention.

    NAB President/CEO Eddie Fritts will interview newly-minted Chairman Kevin Martin on Tuesday April 18 in Las Vegas.

    Fritts will ask Martin about the transition to digital radio and television, content regulation, and broadcast localism during the FCC Chairman's Breakfast.

    (Radio World)

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