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Broadcasters have an impact of
$9.47 billion
annually on Arkansas's economy.
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Our Impact
Arkansas
Arkansas By the Numbers
21,073
Jobs Depending on Local Radio/TV
236
Commercial Radio Stations
16
Commercial TV Stations
SOURCE: Woods&Poole Economics: Local Broadcasting: An Engine for Economic Growth (2023) »
Arkansas Broadcasters' Contributions
$32,983,389
Charitable Contributions
$14,328,000
Disaster Relief
$69,179,473
Donated Airtime
164
Average Number of PSAs Each Radio and TV Station Airs Per Week
$116,490,862
Total Public Service Contribution
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