Cartt.ca at NAB: Broadcasters must go on offense: Rehr

LAS VEGAS – In his first address to a National Association of Broadcasters convention, the group's new president, David Rehr, told members that they – as well as the Washington organization – must stop reacting defensively to every little thing."We cannot afford to be an organization that is perceived as protecting the status quo ... but rather, one that embraces change," he told the thousands in attendance to hear his speech, as well as to see the "Big Three" TV news anchors, Dan Rather, Tom Brokaw and the late Canadian-born Peter Jennings receive NAB Distinguished service awards. Rehr urged members...