By Ann Marie Cumming, Senior Vice President, Communications Over the past year and a half, America’s local radio and television stations have provided vital, trustworthy …
Remembering 9/11
On the morning of September 11, 2001, broadcasters across the country brought the nation together to follow news of the 9/11 attacks. Over the 20 …
Priorities for Institutionalizing Equity in the Workplace
#Leadership Labs provides you with tips, insights and short reminders to help you lead and manage your team through a crisis and beyond. Featuring a …
Resources for Reporters during Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month. For reporters covering suicides, reporting best practices can help to reduce suicide contagion. One study found that there was a …
Broadcasters Provide Emergency Coverage and Lead Relief Efforts During Hurricane Ida
When disaster strikes, broadcasters are a lifeline for their communities. With reporters on the ground to deliver updates during wall-to-wall coverage and deep ties to …
Show Me the Money: Repacked Stations Should Submit Invoices to Ensure Reimbursement
Following the close of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) broadcast spectrum incentive auction, nearly 1,000 stations had to move to new frequencies to make room for wireless services. Most …
Local Radio and Television Stations Invest in Providing Trusted Journalism
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans have looked to their local stations for breaking news updates and information they can trust to keep their families safe. …
The Local Radio Freedom Act Continues to Gain Momentum
A growing number of legislators are supporting a resolution opposing “any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge” on local broadcast radio stations. The …
Big Tech is Costing Us Our Local News
Local television and radio stations work every day to bring Americans the news they need, whether it’s the daily traffic report, vital investigative journalism or …
Voices From The Field: Broadcasters Share How They Serve Their Communities
Broadcasters are first informers, news reporters, investigative journalists, public servants and innovators. We represent a free and open press, an essential pillar of our democracy. …