CBS, Fox Rejoin National Association of Broadcasters

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CBS Corp. and Fox Broadcasting have rejoined the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), both companies announced today. The moves include the return of CBS's 130 radio stations and 29 television stations into NAB membership, as well as the 27 owned-and-operated Fox stations and the MyNetworkTV programming service.

Fox TV CEO Jack Abernethy commented, "The interests of our industry, our company and our viewers are best served by speaking with one voice on Capitol Hill, at the FCC and in the Courts. We look forward to working with Gordon Smith and the other member companies of the NAB toward our common goal of enhancing the enduring values of over-the-air television."

"As the media landscape evolves ever more rapidly, over-the-air broadcasting faces a number of clear opportunities and some significant challenges," said CBS Executive VP Martin D. Franks. "One of the very best ways to address these issues is through a resurgent NAB under Gordon Smith's leadership. We look forward to adding CBS's voice to NAB's efforts to preserve and enhance broadcasting on behalf of the public we serve."

Both Franks and Abernethy will serve as CBS and Fox's members of the NAB Board of Directors. The advocacy organization in Washington for over-the-air broadcasters, NAB represents the interests of thousands of local radio and TV outlets, and now ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, ION Media Networks, Telemundo and Univision.