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Washington, DC-based National Association of Broadcasters has Appointed Kevin Gage as Chief Technology Officer.
About the Company
The National Association of Broadcasters is the voice for the nation`s radio and television broadcasters. As the premier trade association for broadcasters, NAB advances the interests of our members in federal government, industry and public affairs; improves the quality and profitability of broadcasting; encourages content and technology innovation; and spotlights the important and unique ways stations serve their communities. NAB delivers value to our members through advocacy, education and innovation. NAB is the chief advocate of broadcasters in our nation`s capital, ensuring policymakers are informed on the issues that impact the broadcasting industry. The association relies on the grassroots strength of its television and radio members and state broadcast associations. Broadcasters recognize the importance of educating Congress, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the administration on how legislation and regulations affect their business, and more importantly, the listening and viewing public. Whether it`s the new possibilities created by mobile digital television or FM-enabled mobile devices, NAB is helping broadcasters seize opportunities in the digital age. Advances in technology are giving broadcasters opportunities to find better, more innovative ways to deliver the high-quality content and services that local communities expect and deserve. From providing free public service materials to assist in implementing locally focused community service initiatives, to offering a number of programs through the NAB Education Foundation to support diversity, leadership and professional development, NAB offers broadcasters a variety of programs to help them grow in their careers, promote diversity in the workplace and strengthen their businesses.
About the Person
Kevin Gage joined the National Association of Broadcasters as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer in May 2011. Kevin leads NAB’s technology efforts, including oversight of the staff that represents NAB on a variety of standard-setting organizations and serves as the liaison to the engineering and technology community. Kevin has led the formation of NAB Labs as well as development of the NAB Labs Technology Committees. He is also a member of the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) Board of Directors. Kevin’s career includes time at Warner Bros. Studios, where he helped develop the DVD specification and production facilities at the film studio. While at Warner Bros., Kevin helped launch The WB Network and was a founding member of the Advanced Television Enhancement Forum (ATVEF), a cross-industry initiative that developed standards for interactive TV. Kevin later became head technologist at Warner Music Group, where he oversaw creation of new digital platforms and standards for products that included iTunes. While at NBC Universal, Kevin was responsible for developing online TV strategies. Kevin is the author of three patents on distributing multimedia programs. He previously was a member of the DVD Forum Technical Board and Steering Committee and served on the board of directors of the Recording Industry Association of America and the Mobile Entertainment Forum. A 1984 graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in Science, Kevin was born in Virginia and raised in California. He is married and the father of three children.
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