The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is a trade association, workers union, and lobby group representing the interests of for-profit, over-the-air radio and television broadcasters in the United States. The NAB represents more than 8,300 terrestrial radio and television stations as well as broadcast networks.
As of November 1, 2009, the president and CEO of the NAB is Gordon Smith, a former United States Senator from Oregon.
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