No images? Click here ![]() Dick Bott, Sr. Inducted into Missouri Broadcasters Hall of FameLongtime NRB member Richard P. “Dick” Bott, Sr., was inducted into the Missouri Broadcasters Association (MBA) Hall of Fame on June 2, 2023, at the MBA Annual Convention held in Osage Beach, Mo. The award, according to the MBA, “recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to the Missouri Broadcasting industry and/or society through radio or television.” Bott’s induction into the Missouri Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame is a testament to his unparalleled dedication and impact within the broadcasting industry. NRB congratulates Dick Bott and the BRN family on this honor! Pictured: Dick Bott, Sr., Bob Costas, and Rich Bott. Memorial Service to Honor the Life of Pat Robertson on June 19 On Monday, June 19, CBN will honor and remember its founder, Pat Robertson, with a memorial service. Watch via livestream on the CBN Family App beginning at 12:00 p.m. EST. From CBN.com:"For more information on the life and ministry of Pat Robertson, please visit CBN.com/Pat. To watch his biblical teachings and learn about the God he loved and served, visit CBNfamily.com. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to visit CBN.com/HonorPat to make a memorial gift." Click through to read NRB's In Memoriam honoring Pat Robertson. At NRB 2023, Conservative Voices Answer the Assault on Free SpeechCancel culture poses a significant threat to viewpoint diversity in media and the exercise of freedom of speech in American society. When individuals and groups are targeted for dissenting from cultural dogma or supposedly mainstream opinion, free speech suffers for fear of backlash. On Wednesday, May 24, in a forum titled “Cancel Culture and the Assault on Free Speech,” a panel of influential conservative voices weighed in on cancel culture’s stifling of free speech. International Panel Discusses Global Challenges, Opportunities to Share the Christian FaithAt the 2023 NRB International Christian Media Convention, an NRB Forum comprised of broadcasters and faith leaders shared their firsthand experiences and insights on the role of Christian media in responding to international crises. NRB Convention Attendees Gather for Annual Breakfast Celebrating IsraelOn Wednesday, May 24, NRB 2023 convention attendees, NRB members, and faith and industry leaders gathered at the annual sold-out Breakfast to Honor Israel, a milestone celebration as the State of Israel celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2023. Elan S. Carr, former U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, and current member of the advisory council at Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), delivered an inspiring keynote address on the importance of supporting Israel and its people in today’s society. Member News• Jay Sekulow Honors Pat Robertson's Religious Liberty Vision: 'So Big It Can Only Happen with God' Industry Trends and Insights• June Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters |