Providing the daily local news, acting as a lifeline in times of crisis, raising billions of dollars for charity, heightening environmental awareness, informing voters – it’s all part of broadcasters’ everyday commitment to their communities. For examples of how radio and television broadcasters are serving their local communities in each state of the nation, click on a state. View national campaigns here.
More than 2.47 million American jobs depend on broadcasting, and the local broadcast radio and television industry - and the businesses that depend on it - generate $1.17 trillion annually for the nation's economy.