Broadcasting & Cable -- Associations
Federal Communications Commission
- The FCC is an independent U.S. government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable.
- Various Media Bureau Reports are available on the cable industry
- Check job and internship postings
Cable Television Advertising Bureau
- National association of cable system operators and programmers providing advertisers and agencies with current cable television media insights at the national, DMA and local levels.
- CAB Research offers growth and viewer charts, as well as viewer characteristics and buying behavior
- Access television spending by advertising categories and brands on both a quarterly and annual basis.
- Link to additional industry associations
National Association of Broadcasters
- Trade association representing the interests of free, over-the-air radio and television broadcasters
- Provides legislative and technical information as well as news and position papers
- Check Destination Digital - a newsletter tracking the digital transition
- e-Library of Broadcast & related industry sites
- Career Center lists jobs and seminar - Post your resume!
National Cable and Telecommunications Association
- Trade association of the U.S. cable television industry, represents cable operators cable program networks, as well as equipment suppliers and providers of other services to the cable industry.
- Hosts an annual trade show showcasing the cable industry's innovative services
- The 26 page Mid-Year 2005 Cable and Telecommunications Industry Overview report discusses broadband investments, digital TV and cable operators' expenditures
- The Careers Page explains various career roles in the cable industry
- Not-for-profit corporation with 5600 members, whose mission is to increase awareness, credibility, and salability of radio by developing & implementing programs and research tools for member stations
- Case Studies of successful businesses that advertised on radio
- Various training programs for radio professionals
Satellite Broadcasting & Communications Association
- Trade organization representing all segments of the satellite industry; committed to expanding the utilization of satellite technology for the broadcast delivery of video, audio, data, music, voice, interactive and broadband services
- Industry Overview section provides history of the industry, explanation of the technology, products overview and statistics
- Check the Legislative section and Current News
- Some sections are for members only
Television Bureau of Advertising
- Not-for-profit trade association of America’s broadcast television industry
- Promotes the benefits of local broadcast television to the advertising community and works to develop advertising dollars for U.S. Spot Television
- Research Central provides audience analyses throughout the broadcast season including: broadcast, cable and syndication ratings comparisons, consumer and viewer trends, advertising revenue and forecast data
Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association
- Professional society of 1200 TV, radio and cable financial, HR and MIS executives
- Distant learning opportunities and limited job bank - check the list of companies registered
Cable Television Administration & Marketing Society
- Job bank lists recent and varied job openings
- Network with the Georgia chapter
For additional Broadcasting associations check The Directory of Business Information Resources