New Role For David At NAB
• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) just announced that John David, Executive Vice President of NAB Radio, will be transitioning from his day-to-day role as head of the NAB Radio Department on February 1. NAB has retained David to serve as Senior Advisor to NAB, according to NAB President & CEO Gordon Smith, who said, “John David has been an ambassador without peer for radio broadcasting, and we’re delighted he’s taking on new duties for NAB. Our affection for John is matched only by the value that he brings as a unifying voice for all radio broadcasters.”
David said he’s “pleased to refocus my advocacy for radio on new directions and projects that NAB has asked me to pursue. I’ll be using my experience and background at NAB to work closely with our impressive staff to help us to continue to win in Washington.”
David joined NAB in 1989 as VP of NAB Broadcaster Congressional Relations. In 1992, he was named SVP of NAB Radio, and he was promoted again in 1998 to EVP, where he has served as NAB’s radio liaison for membership and service to NAB member radio stations. He also has overseen radio sessions at the NAB Show in Las Vegas and the Radio Show, and radio awards programs including the National Radio Award, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards and the NAB Marconi Radio Awards. David has been Executive Producer of the Marconi Radio Awards dinner and show for the past 27 years.
