NAB Spot Center Broadcast-Ready Radio and Television PSAs

About NAB Spot Center

The NAB Spot Center is a destination for local radio and television broadcasters seeking public educational materials from credible organizations on important societal topics. Broadcasters may download and air public service materials voluntarily and at their discretion.

Broadcasters have an unparalleled record of public service in local communities.

Read about the many ways they are serving their communities here.

  • Broadcast-ready Public service materials prepared for local stations.
  • Free to use Campaigns are available at no cost to broadcasters.
  • Credible sources PSAs from established organizations on public issues.

Campaigns ready for local community service.

Our American Story, Local Edition

The National Association of Broadcasters invites stations to celebrate America's 250th anniversary through local history and community stories. We encourage stations to air these We Are Broadcasters spots and amplify their communities' voices.

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Featured Campaigns

Explore recently added public service campaigns available for broadcast use.

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Just Listen (American Institute for Stuttering) Just Listen
(American Institute for Stuttering) Drug-Impaired Driving Prevention (Ad Council) Drug-Impaired Driving Prevention (Ad Council) Operation Homefront (Military Families) Operation Homefront (Military Families) National Breast Cancer Foundation (Spanish) National Breast Cancer Foundation (Spanish) Biosimilars campaign video thumbnail Biosimilars
(FDA) Heatstroke Prevention campaign video thumbnail Heatstroke Prevention
(Ad Council) Lung Cancer Screening campaign video thumbnail Lung Cancer Screening
(Ad Council) National Stillbirth Prevention audio PSA thumbnail National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day
(Count the Kicks) Stop Cancer Fund campaign video thumbnail Stop Cancer Fund
(CPTF) Substance Use Disorder audio PSA thumbnail Substance Use Disorder
(Ad Council) Teen Mental Health campaign video thumbnail Teen Mental Health
(Ad Council) Secure Firearm Storage campaign thumbnail Secure Firearm Storage
(Ad Council)

Submit a PSA

To submit your PSA or to learn more about NAB's Spot Center and public service efforts, please read this FAQ.

  • How do I submit PSAs to NAB Spot Center?

    Email a link to your files to NAB Director of Public Affairs Melissa Eastlake at meastlake@nab.org.

    NAB welcomes submissions for consideration from established government and non-profit entities seeking to educate the public on issues of national importance.

    Submissions should be broadcast-quality, educational in nature, non-controversial, non-political and not running as part of a paid advertising campaign.

  • What is the cost for placement on NAB Spot Center?

    This service is provided free of charge to both organizations providing PSAs and to broadcasters.

  • Do you promote NAB Spot Center and uploaded spots to broadcasters?

    Yes. NAB regularly promotes Spot Center and the most recently uploaded spots in our newsletter, The Wrap, and other outlets.

    While we cannot guarantee placements or accept advertising to guarantee promotion, we're enthusiastic about promoting these spots.

    Please feel free to send informational copy along with spot submissions.

  • Do you provide analytics from NAB Spot Center? How will I know if my spots are being downloaded and aired?

    We recommend that you or your video producer add spot tracking codes to your video and audio files before finalizing the files and uploading them to NAB Spot Center.

    NAB can connect you with our preferred vendor, who can provide spot tracking services for your organization at a reasonable rate.

    Please email Melissa Eastlake, director of Public Affairs, for more information about spot tracking services.

  • What are the requirements for audio and video files?

    Spots should be broadcast-quality in both content and technical specifications.

    Complete specs for video files are below:

    File Formats:

    • We accept Apple ProRes and MPEG2
    • HD
    • Apple ProRes 422 HD
    • Quality HQ
    • 1920 x 1080
    • 16:9 Aspect Ratio
    • Frame Rate: 29.97
    • Color Space: YUV
    • Scan Type: Interlaced Upper First
    • Color Primaries: BT 709
    • Audio Channels: 2 or 8
    • Audio Sample Rate: 16-bit
    • MPEG2 Transport Stream HD 4:2:2 CBR
    • Video Bit Rate: 60 MB
    • Long GOP
    • Frame Size: 1920 x 1080
    • MPEG1 Layer 2 Audio
    • Audio Sample Rate: 48K
    • Audio Profile: Stereo 384Kbps

Need Help?

If you need assistance with downloading PSAs or would like to learn more about NAB's Spot Center and public service efforts, please contact Melissa Eastlake, director of Public Affairs.

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