We’re excited to announce the 2026 Third Thursday lineup that mixes familiar names and fresh voices, tackling topics that matter most to broadcasters today:
2026 Third Thursday Lineup
January: Paul Jacobs – Small Market Success Stories
February: Erik Thurwanger – Next Level Leading
March: Lisa Fields – Recruiting & Retaining in an AI World
April: Al Tompkins – AI in the Newsroom
May: NAB Government Affairs Team – Policy Update
July: Jeff Whelton – IT Security: Safety & Compliance
October: Seth Resler – Community Building in Radio
We’re also finalizing three additional sessions with:
- Jason Roe – How to Find Political Ad $$
- Speed and Swagger – TBD
- Steve Wexler – Creating Breakthrough Content
Our members get unlimited free access to all sessions, along with on-demand recordings for those who can’t join live.
Registration details to come!

