No images? Click here ![]() January 26, 2023 ![]() #NRB2023: Speaker Announcements + Final Day for Early Bird Savings!As the countdown to the 2023 NRB International Christian Media Convention begins, we are excited to pull back the curtain and give you a glimpse of what to expect at 2023 convention.
Be sure to secure your spot at NRB 2023 by Friday, January 27, to take advantage of early bird savings. Click here to register for the NRB 2023 International Christian Media Convention in Orlando, Florida, from May 22-25, 2023. Michael P. Farris Joins National Religious Broadcasters AssociationWASHINGTON, D.C. (NRB)—The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) association is pleased to announce the addition of acclaimed religious liberty and free speech advocate Michael P. Farris as general counsel. “There are few as accomplished as Michael Farris in advocating for First Amendment freedoms, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the team,” said Troy A. Miller, President & CEO of the NRB. “Acquiring general counsel is a critical and strategic next step to strengthen NRB’s advocacy operations as we see increasing anti-Christian hostility in mainstream media, institutions of government, and corporate boardrooms. Mike’s wealth of experience will serve as a key asset to the NRB, enhancing the scope and capabilities of NRB public policy engagement in service of our historic mission of maintaining access for Christian communicators.” Q&A: Michael P. Farris, NRB General CounselIn a recent Q&A with NRB, Farris shared his perspective on threats to Christian communicators, reflections on decades in First Amendment advocacy, and what he hopes to accomplish at the NRB. NRB Files Comment in Foreign Sponsorship ID ProceedingOn Monday, January 23, the NRB weighed in on a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proceeding regarding foreign sponsorship identification requirements for broadcasters. In a comment filed in reply to the initial comments of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), the NRB concurred with the NAB’s recommendation that the Commission should refrain from applying foreign sponsorship identification rules to leases involving faith-based programming. Tens of Thousands Gather in the Nation’s Capital to March for LifeOne half-century after Roe v. Wade, the March for Life on Friday, January 20, marked the first national march celebrating a post-Roe America. An estimated 50,000 gathered in Washington, D.C., for the 50th annual March For Life, with numerous NRB members among them as sponsors, speakers, and marchers. Freedom’s Journal Institute is Preserving and Proclaiming Black Conservative ValuesWhat began as a modern-day periodical in 2008, inspired by the 1827 African American newspaper Freedom’s Journal Magazine, Freedom’s Journal Institute is conserving traditional African-American values and advancing the Kingdom of God through sociopolitical education and engagement rooted in a Biblical worldview. NRB Member News• Gun Violence in CA sparks Billy Graham Rapid Response Team Deployment: Their Mission to Comfort Hurting Cities NRB RemindersNRB 2023 Early Bird Registration Ends Tomorrow!Don't miss your chance to be a part of one of the largest gatherings of Christian communicators and form lasting friendships and strategic partnerships with thousands of fellow Christian media professionals. Register now to get Early Bird rates before prices increase! Industry Trends and Insights• FCC Broadcast Filing Deadlines for January and February |