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February 16, 2023
NRB Members Respond to Earthquake Devastation in Turkey and Syria
In the aftermath of catastrophic earthquakes that shook Turkey and Syria earlier this month, the staggering death toll has risen, surpassing 40,000 at the time of writing. NRB members remain on the ground, leading relief efforts to aid survivors of the disaster and minister God’s love to those in crisis.
Some of these members include Cru, CBN, Trans World Radio, Salem Radio Network, Samaritan’s Purse, and Shema Media Group.
As these NRB members continue to meet critical humanitarian needs in Turkey and Syria, please join NRB in praying for those impacted, as well as seamless and effective operations for those providing relief.
House Energy and Commerce Committee Sets Oversight Agenda
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has released a new document detailing its oversight priorities for the 118th Congress.
As the committee tasked with maintaining America’s global competitive edge in energy, technology, and healthcare, the oversight agenda of the House Energy and Commerce Committee includes a robust portfolio of issues impacting the broadcast, digital, and telecommunications industries. Under the full committee leadership of Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee—responsible for conducting hearings and oversight of any matter under the jurisdiction of the full committee—is led by Chair Morgan Griffith (R-Va.), Vice Chair Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.), and Ranking Member Kathy Castor (D-Fla.).
Religious Formats Dominate Radio’s Top Ten Genres
Religious radio remains on the cutting edge of the broadcasting industry. According to recent reporting, faith-driven radio formats—Contemporary Christian and Religion—dominate the top ten genres across the country and lead other formats in growth trends.
The Religion format, which encompasses teaching and talk, represents the third greatest number of stations in the country, with Contemporary Christian, which includes worship and other Christian music, ranked fourth.
The report’s findings indicated that the Contemporary Christian format led growth trends, adding 21 stations year-over-year and six from December 2022 to January 2023.
#NRB2023 Talks and Workshops for TV and Film
Looking for innovative, industry-specific training sessions to hone your professional skills or support your staff in their roles? The NRB 2023 International Christian Media Convention offers you a lineup of Talks and Workshops hosted by NRB Standing Committees where you can engage with industry counterparts and hear directly from moguls of the trade.
Read more about several sessions of special interest to those in the TV and Film industries!
Member Spotlight: Ligonier Ministries
Known as the “Ligonier Valley Study Center” at its founding, Ligonier Ministries has unearthed and applied the historic truth of Scripture through the lens of the Reformed tradition since 1971.
Settled in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the Ligonier Valley Study Center was founded in 1971 by Dr. R.C. Sproul, remembered today as a giant of the Reformed tradition. Sproul launched the center at the urging of ministry leaders in the Pittsburgh area to create a forum for brothers and sisters in Christ to gather for deep instruction on the Word of God.
NRB Member News
• Struck Down, but Not Destroyed
• ‘A Whole New Life’ Draws Thousands to Christ in Mexico City
• Family Life Radio Staff Helped Pack 50,000 Meals for Starving Children
• TWR: ‘We need God’s help’
• 'Keep Praying': Survivors Still Being Found in Quake Rubble, Operation Blessing Relief Effort Underway
• Pro-life Groups to NM Supreme Court: No Right to Abortion in State Constitution
• 2023 All-Star Breakfast Celebrates Character and Leadership During NBA All-Star Weekend
• Designed With Purpose — The Global Mercy® Arrives in Dakar Ready to Serve the People of Senegal and The Gambia With Surgical Expertise and Training
NRB Reminders
Industry Trends and Insights
• FCC Still Wants Multilingual Emergency Alerts, But Its Focus Has Turned To Wireless Alerts
• FCC Sifts Through Comments on Request to Boost FM Digital Power
• Democrats Seek to Reregulate Cable Franchise Fees — Again
• EMF’s Streaming Sessions Rise 15% Month-Over-Month
• If You’re a Small Church, Stop Trying to Look Big
• Diversity Should Include Those Who Are 50-Plus
• The Importance of Profile and Cover Photos on Facebook
