The affiliate boards of directors for ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox, along with representatives from the full Fox affiliate association, will once again hold meetings during the NAB Show, NAB announced today. Specific dates for the affiliate meetings will be announced in coming weeks. The NAB Show takes place April 10-15 in Las Vegas.

The 2010 NAB Show marks the third consecutive year that Fox affiliates have held meetings in conjunction with the NAB Show.

"The NAB Show is always the preeminent annual gathering for broadcasters," said Brian Brady, president-CEO of Northwest Broadcasting and chairman of the Fox affiliate board. "It provides an unparalleled opportunity for Fox affiliates to discuss business opportunities while exposing local TV station operators to the latest technologies shaping the media industry."

"Today's announcement brings a group of high-level decision-making executives to the NAB Show, which is welcome news to the expected 1,500-plus exhibiting companies showcasing new technology," said NAB Executive Vice President of Conventions and Business Operations Chris Brown. "We look forward to once again welcoming these influential groups to our show."