America's Broadcasters: Vital Connections to Local Communities
America's broadcasters, with over 12,600 total stations, play a crucial role in serving the public by providing news, emergency updates, weather information, and entertainment. They are the primary source of information during crises, uncover corruption, support charities, innovate with new technologies, and create local jobs. Over 97 million Americans watch over-the-air television, and more than 272 million listen to radio each week, highlighting the widespread reach and impact of broadcasting in keeping communities safe and informed.
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Who Are Americas Broadcasters? Who Are America s Broadcasters? Your local radio and television stations bringing you news, emergency updates, weather information and entertainment Unlike cable, satellite or streaming services, broadcast radio and television are free you just need an antenna At your fingertips anytime TV, radio, smartphone, car dash, laptop or tablet
Who Are Americas Broadcasters? Who Are America s Broadcasters? 12,632 total broadcast stations in the U.S. 1,368 full-power TV stations 11,264 full-power radio stations Stations take seriously responsibility to serve public; licensed by the government to use airwaves for the greater good
Who Are Americas Broadcasters? Who Are America s Broadcasters? America s broadcasters are vital to local communities First informers during times of crisis, reliable when other forms of communication are not Most trusted source of news investigative stories uncover corruption and abuses of power Support local and national charities, help those in need Innovate and invest in new technologies to provide better services Provide jobs in every local community, spurring economic activity
Broadcastings Reach Broadcasting s Reach 97 million Americans live in households that view over-the-air television Over 272 million people listen to radio each week
Keeping Communities Safe and Informed Keeping Communities Safe and Informed Radio and television stations provide breaking news alerts, round-the-clock reporting and online and social coverage Local radio and television stations often the only available communications medium during emergencies, as cell and wireless networks are unreliable Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials say there is no more reliable source of information than local stations
Investigative Stories that Affect Communities Investigative Stories that Affect Communities Broadcast news: number-one source for news and information, outpacing other platforms Local broadcasters take to heart responsibility of freedom of the press Stations award-winning investigative news units uncover corruption, question those in power and expose abuse Investigative reporting improves quality of lives and provides viewers and listeners with facts they need to be informed
Helping Local Communities Helping Local Communities Broadcasters dedication to communities sets us apart from other mediums Stations support charities and victims of disasters, create awareness about important health and safety issues and help rescue abducted children (created AMBER alerts) Local radio and television stations generate more than $10 billion in community service in a single year
Investing in Innovation Investing in Innovation Broadcasters investing in new technologies and expanding availability of content across new platforms Next Generation Television delivers ultra high-definition TV, interactivity, personalized services and mobility; spectacular images and immersive sound Broadcasters are actively working with automakers and internet service providers around the world to develop the next generation of radio that combines broadcasting with internet connectivity Local stations that stream online allow listeners to tune into favorite hometown station no matter where they are
Positively Impacting the Nations Economy Positively Impacting the Nation s Economy Local radio and TV stations provide much-needed jobs for our communities More than 2.47 million American jobs depend on broadcasting $1.17 trillion generated annually by local broadcast industry in economic activity INSERT YOUR STATE-SPECIFIC DATA FROM HERE: find it at www.wearebroadcasters.com/ServingAmerica
We Are Broadcasters We Are Broadcasters Learn more about how America s radio and television broadcasters serve their local communities every day at WeAreBroadcasters.com Connect with broadcasters: @nabtweets facebook.com/broadcasters instagram.com/wearebroadcasters
