The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB), a division of the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC), will host the 47th Annual Fall Broadcast & Media Management Conference and 23rd Annual Power of Urban Radio Forum on October 4 -6, 2023 at the Washington Marriott Georgetown Hotel.

The NABOB & Power of Urban Radio Conference is the only media conference 100 percent dedicated to the growth of Black-owned media! Conference programming features knowledge-based sessions and workshops for broadcast radio, broadcast television, digital publishing, and media sales professionals.

The three-day event brings together Black broadcast media owners, senior advertising and marketing executives, local sales management, leading on-air talent, policy leadership, entrepreneurs, cultural creatives, corporate executives, and more!

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Black-owned radio, the conference theme, ‘Undeniable 75: 75 Years of Black-Owned Radio’s Resilience, Impact, and Influence’ will recognize key contributors, contributions, and key moments in the evolution of Black-owned radio. Festivities will also include an ode to Black radio DJ’s during the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop “Salute The Dj” kickoff reception!

Stay tuned for the premiere the ‘How to Buy a Commercial Broadcast Station’ podcast series, hosted by NABOB President and CEO, Jim Winston, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

The 10-episode video and audio podcast series serves as a master class showcasing the fundamental processes and essential team of advisors needed to successfully purchase a commercial broadcast radio or television station. New episodes will be released bi-weekly on the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) YouTube Channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms.

The ‘How to Buy a Commercial Broadcast Station’ podcast was created for NABOB members, potential radio & television station owners, broadcast radio & television senior management, and successful entrepreneurs looking to diversify. Additionally, this podcast is for anyone working in entry and mid-level positions in the media and advertising industries. Blacks make up 13 percent of the American population, yet, own only 2 percent of all commercial broadcast stations in the U.S., and receive only 2 percent of media advertising revenue.

NABOB is the first recipient of the General Motors Diverse Owned Incubator Fund. As part of General Motors’ “Road to Equity” efforts to become the most inclusive company in the world, the $50 million Diverse Owned Incubator Fund is an investment allocated over the next 10 years to support and scale diverse media and marketing companies. To achieve the mission of the fund, NABOB created two original video and audio podcast series covering commercial broadcast station acquisition (How to Buy a Commercial Broadcast Station) and digital sales strategy (Digital Sales Strategy for Commercial Broadcasters).

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