It publishes a report emphasizing the band’s role in public safety
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.
NAB and others continue to push for congressional support of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, to ensure AM radio remains accessible in automobiles.
The report states that more than 80 million Americans listen to AM radio monthly, according to recent Nielsen surveys.
The diversity of the approximately 4,400 AM radio stations in the country…
