Broadcasting & Cable -- Associations

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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