Tuesday, January 23, 2024

NAB Spotlights AM Radio as Lifeline

 

It publishes a report emphasizing the band’s role in public safety

BY NICK LANGAN 
PUBLISHED: JANUARY 19, 2024

The National Association of Broadcasters released a report this week spotlighting the importance of AM radio to public safety. It used examples from three recent natural disasters to emphasize how AM disseminates trusted news and acts as the backbone of the Emergency Alert System. 

The report covers familiar ground but it aggregates data points and other information that may be of use for broadcasters and others who advocate for the value of AM.