AM and FM Radio Stations Trade Associations

Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU)

Global union of radio and TV broadcasters across the Asia-Pacific region that provides advocacy, training, standards work and cooperation for member stations and networks.

https://www.abu.org.my/ Membership: 272

California Broadcasters Association

State trade association serving California’s radio and TV stations with advocacy, legal/regulatory support, training and industry networking.

https://yourcba.com/ Membership: 730

Cámara Nacional de la Industria de Radio y Televisión (CIRT)

Mexico’s national chamber representing commercial radio and TV licensees; provides advocacy, industry data, events and member services.

https://cirt.mx/ Membership: 1,600

Community Media Association (UK)

UK membership body for community broadcasters (including hundreds of Ofcom-licensed community radio services), offering representation, resources, and training.

https://www.communitymedia.uk/ Membership: 600

European Broadcasting Union (EBU)

Alliance of public service media organizations (including many national radio services) that offers advocacy, shared services, and collaborations such as Eurovision and Euroradio.

https://www.ebu.ch/ Membership: 113

Independent Broadcasters Association (IBA)

U.S. trade group for independently owned radio stations focused on collective buying power, revenue programs, and shared best practices.

https://iba.media/ Membership: 1,400

Massachusetts Broadcasters Association

State association representing nearly all radio and TV stations in Massachusetts; provides advocacy, training, legal hotlines, awards, and scholarships.

https://www.massbroadcasters.org/ Membership: 200

Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB)

State trade association serving Michigan’s radio and TV stations with advocacy, compliance programs, training, awards, and industry services.

https://www.michiganmedia.com/ Membership: 285

National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)

The principal U.S. trade association for over-the-air radio and TV broadcasters; leads federal/state advocacy, legal and technical resources, research, and major industry events.

https://nab.org/ Membership: 8,300

National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB)

Trade organization advancing Black-owned media companies, including radio stations; provides advocacy, industry research, and business development resources.

https://nabob.org/ Membership: 200

National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB)

Professional association for farm and rural broadcasters and allied industry with programs like Washington Watch and Trade Talk, research, and an annual convention.

https://nafb.com/ Membership: 800

National Campus and Community Radio Association (NCRA/ANREC)

Canada’s national association for campus, community, and Indigenous radio stations; offers advocacy, sector development, training, and resources.

https://ncra.ca/ Membership: 125

National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB)

U.S. membership organization for community radio stations; provides advocacy, leadership development, and station support resources.

https://nfcb.org/ Membership: 190

New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA)

State association representing 400+ local radio and TV stations across New York with advocacy, training, awards, and workforce initiatives.

https://www.nysbroadcasters.org/ Membership: 400

Ohio Association of Broadcasters (OAB)

State trade association serving more than 300 Ohio radio and TV stations with advocacy, compliance resources, training, and ABIP inspections.

https://oab.org/ Membership: 300

Public Media Journalists Association (PMJA)

Professional association for journalists working in public media; supports more than 130 local public radio newsrooms and 1,800+ journalists with training, standards, and awards.

https://www.pmja.org/ Membership: 1,800

Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB)

U.S. radio’s sales, research and marketing trade association; represents member stations and provides sales training, insights, and advocacy for the medium.

https://www.rab.com/ Membership: 6,000

Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE)

Professional society for broadcast and multimedia technology professionals; offers engineering certifications, education, standards work and local chapters.

https://sbe.org/ Membership: 4,000

Texas Association of Broadcasters (TAB)

State association representing more than 1,200 free, over-the-air Texas radio and TV stations; provides advocacy, training, and the state’s largest broadcast trade show.

https://www.tab.org/ Membership: 1,200

Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA)

State association serving Wisconsin’s radio and TV stations with advocacy, ABIP inspections, training, and statewide awards programs.

https://www.wi-broadcasters.org/ Membership: 300