New York State Broadcasters Association

New York State Broadcasters Association NYSBA represents the legislative interest of 400+ TV and radio stations in New York State

The New York State Broadcasters Association represents the interests of over 300 television and radio stations in the New York State Assembly, the United States Congress, and various other legislative bodies. Since 1955, NYSBA has fought many battles on behalf of broadcasters including opening New York’s courtrooms to broadcast television coverage, putting broadcasters on equal economic footing wi

th newspapers, and defending the confidential sources of broadcast journalists. In addition to its lobbying efforts, NYSBA offers a variety of services to help the broadcasters of the New York State better serve their communities. A weekly newsletter, New York NewStream, is produced by NYSBA leadership to keep member stations updated on the latest issues facing broadcasters.

After 15 years at the helm of the New York State Broadcasters Association, President David Donovan will be stepping asid...
01/09/2026

After 15 years at the helm of the New York State Broadcasters Association, President David Donovan will be stepping aside at the end of 2026. While Donovan will continue to lead its government relations efforts, the Association formed a search committee to begin the process of selecting a new President to run the Association.

NYSBA Chairman Chris Musial stated, “David is doing an outstanding job, but he believes the time has come to turn over management of the Association to the next generation. The Board of Directors is delighted he will continue to lead our lobbying efforts in Albany and Washington. The NYSBA Board and Executive Search Committee look forward to advancing the important work of Broadcasters on Multiple Platforms as we begin this search.”

“It has been a great run,” said Donovan, “Our goal is to bring someone on board earlier in the year to have a smooth transition. NYSBA has an outstanding Board of Directors and the best staff of any association in America.”

Resumes will be accepted until February 28, 2026.

For more information and to apply for the position:

https://www.nysbroadcasters.org/president-job-listing

For more information, contact David Donovan at [email protected]

Rising Leaders is back! Our highly acclaimed leadership training program is now accepting applicants for 2026. Rising Le...
01/08/2026

Rising Leaders is back! Our highly acclaimed leadership training program is now accepting applicants for 2026. Rising Leaders is an MBA-styled program designed to teach the business of the business in a supportive learning environment.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.nysbroadcasters.org/rising-leaders

Details about the program can be found on our new NYSBA Talks podcast with program leader Marc Jaromin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JrYA9cRat0

Join us from January 12-16 for The Year of Sales Growth, a Local Broadcast Sales national online event created for broad...
01/06/2026

Join us from January 12-16 for The Year of Sales Growth, a Local Broadcast Sales national online event created for broadcast and digital managers and sellers!

During this event, sellers and managers will gain fresh ideas, renewed motivation, and proven strategies that prepare them to embrace 2026 with confidence and become the ultimate LOCAL media champion for their clients and prospects.

This is free for NYSBA members in good standing.

Click here to register:
https://event.gotowebinar.com/event/fb2fa29a-b4de-40c3-a262-5a03e210b653

Join us on January 28 and 29 for Rising Above, a day-and-a half-long virtual event designed to build the bridge to what’...
12/17/2025

Join us on January 28 and 29 for Rising Above, a day-and-a half-long virtual event designed to build the bridge to what’s next for leaders, sellers, marketers, and teams across our industry. The summit will be enlightening and hosted by Derron Steenbergen and Speed Marriott. Speakers will include experts such as Erik Therwanger, Jason Younger, Brandeis Hall, Stephanie Theisen, and more!

Click here to register: https://www.tenminutetrainernetwork.com/pages/rising-above-summit

Join us from January 12-16 for The Year of Sales Growth, a Local Broadcast Sales national online event created for broad...
12/16/2025

Join us from January 12-16 for The Year of Sales Growth, a Local Broadcast Sales national online event created for broadcast and digital managers and sellers!

During this event, sellers and managers will gain fresh ideas, renewed motivation, and proven strategies that prepare them to embrace 2026 with confidence and become the ultimate LOCAL media champion for their clients and prospects.

This is free for NYSBA members in good standing.

Click here to register: https://event.gotowebinar.com/event/fb2fa29a-b4de-40c3-a262-5a03e210b653

Join us on December 9 at 12 Noon EST for an insightful LBS 2nd Tuesday webinar with creative expert Tim Burt. The webina...
12/01/2025

Join us on December 9 at 12 Noon EST for an insightful LBS 2nd Tuesday webinar with creative expert Tim Burt. The webinar is titled “AirTight Creative Campaigns: The Universal Questions Sellers Must Ask.”

The webinar is free for NYSBA members in good standing.

Click here to register: https://localbroadcastsales.com/lbswebinars/

Join us on November 13th at 12 Noon EST for an insightful Ten Minute Trainer Webinar titled “Unlocking the Power of Your...
11/05/2025

Join us on November 13th at 12 Noon EST for an insightful Ten Minute Trainer Webinar titled “Unlocking the Power of Your Underwriting Message.”

In this energizing 60-minute session, Speed Marriott and Derron Steenbergen will challenge attendees to view underwriting through a fresh lens —connecting mission, message, and community impact.

Click the link to register: https://www.tenminutetrainernetwork.com/checkout/new?o=217207

Here are a few more pictures from the Rainbow Room! Thank you to everyone who attended.Class of 2025:* Kaity Tong* Bob K...
11/03/2025

Here are a few more pictures from the Rainbow Room! Thank you to everyone who attended.

Class of 2025:
* Kaity Tong
* Bob Kovachick
* Norm Silverstein
* Gary Sapiane
* Matt Mulcahy
* Bill Evans

Broadcaster of the Year:
* John Catsimatidis

Click here for more:
https://halloffame.nysbroadcasters.org/

Thank you to everyone who attended our annual Hall of Fame luncheon at the iconic Rainbow Room. The afternoon was a trem...
10/28/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended our annual Hall of Fame luncheon at the iconic Rainbow Room. The afternoon was a tremendous success as we ushered in the Class of 2025. Stay tuned to see more photos from the event!

Click here to learn more about the inductees: https://halloffame.nysbroadcasters.org/

Congratulations to our 2025 Broadcaster of the Year, John Catsimatidis! John is the CEO of Red Apple Media, and he enter...
10/24/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 Broadcaster of the Year, John Catsimatidis! John is the CEO of Red Apple Media, and he entered the media business with the purchase of 77 WABC in March 2020. Since then, he defied convention and introduced music radio weekends on a talk station.

Click here to read more: https://halloffame.nysbroadcasters.org/post/john-catsimatidis

Congratulations to our amazing Hall of Fame Class of 2025! Our annual luncheon occurred before a packed house in the ico...
10/23/2025

Congratulations to our amazing Hall of Fame Class of 2025! Our annual luncheon occurred before a packed house in the iconic Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped to make it such a special afternoon.

* Gary Sapiane
* Matt Mulcahy
* Kaity Tong
* Norm Silverstein
* Bob Kovachick
* Bill Evans

Click here to read more about this year’s inductees: https://halloffame.nysbroadcasters.org/

Check out our Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program! NYSBA uses only top-quality engineers that have reviewed and und...
10/10/2025

Check out our Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program! NYSBA uses only top-quality engineers that have reviewed and understand the FCC’s rules to conduct these inspections. The ABIP inspection is provided to NYSBA members in good standing free of charge. There is a fee charged to non-members.

Visit our website for more information: https://www.nysbroadcasters.org/alternative-broadcast-inspection-program

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