On November 10, 2021 NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith delivered his final State of the Industry Address virtually from NAB headquarters in Washington. Hear the nine lessons he learned along his Washington journey, and how they can benefit broadcasters moving forward.

David Layer, vice president, Advanced Engineering, NAB, sits down with Joe D’Angelo, senior vice president, Global Radio and Digital Audio, Xperi, in a 2020 Mercedes S-Class with the new MBUX audio entertainment platform. Discover where radio is featured, how stations can enhance the user experience for their listeners and how DTS AutoStage is powering the technology behind the screen and unlocking even more potential opportunities for radio companies.

Martha Matthews, senior vice president, Local Investment, dentsu Media U.S., talks impression-based selling, 2022 local advertising projections, agency outlooks and outcome based buying principles with special guest interviewer, former NAB COLRAM member Buzz Knight.

Jason Barrett, president, Barrett Sports Media, examines the current landscape of American sports media with a focal point on local TV and radio stations. What’s driving revenue, how are productions changing and what new opportunities can broadcasters capitalize on? Plus, hear Jason’s take on “Monday Night Football With Peyton and Eli.”

Mike Harm, chief technology officer, Workplace, Atos, discusses the technology behind successful digital workforces across America, details some of their best practices, introduces cutting-edge digital collaboration tools and offers implementation tips for making these advancements at your station.

Daniel Anstandig, CEO and founder of Cleveland-based Futuri Media, shares topline findings from the most extensive study on audience and revenue ever done in the industry. The study, created in partnership with SmithGeiger, was conducted in late spring and summer 2021 and offers insights into how media habits are evolving at breakneck speed in America today.

Joe D’Angelo, senior vice president, Broadcast Radio, Xperi, details the latest advancements in HD Radio, DTS AutoStage and other Xperi technologies and discusses how they will positively impact broadcast radio in the short and long term future.

Celebrated radio consultant Mike McVay and venerable talent coach Steve Reynolds join host Josh Miely to commemorate the 150th episode of the NAB Podcast with a deep dive into their craft. How have the last 16 months reshaped morning shows? How can talent stand out among endless content choices? What advice do they have for you looking ahead? Mike and Steve tackle these questions and more together.

Katie Elliott, local sales manager, KXLY-TV, Morgan Murphy Media and Michael Spiesman, vice president, Sales and Marketing, Allen Media Broadcasting discuss local market trends, growth categories and recruitment advertising success stories. Plus, get a preview of the 2021 Sales and Management Television Exchange.

Darrell Brown, president, Bonneville International and NAB Leadership Foundation Board Chair; Michelle Duke, president, NAB Leadership Foundation and chief diversity officer, NAB and Tim Dotson, senior director, Development, NAB Leadership Foundation, detail this year’s Celebration of Service to America Awards telecast, winners, production and more.