Our Mission

Alaska Broadcasters Association assists members in serving their communities of license through education, representation, and advocacy. To that end, we recognize the following objectives of the Association:
• Improve broadcast services for the people of Alaska;

• Promote and protect a favorable economic and regulatory climate for broadcasting;

• Educate members and the public about the opportunities available and advances possible through the efforts of free, over the air, broadcasting;

• Enhance the application of new technology to benefit radio and television audiences;

• Facilitate communication among broadcasters and others in the allied fields;

• Expand job opportunities in the field of broadcasting;

• Encourage students to enter the profession through scholarships and educational programs; and

• Coordinate mutual efforts with educators and educational institutions to improve instruction available to prospective members of the profession.

The Alaska Broadcasters Association was founded in 1964 to serve broadcasting in the public interest and address matters of common concern to the Alaska radio and television industry. The Alaska Broadcasters Association is a vital and ever changing organization. With 100% Alaska TV stations and 96% Radio stations as members, the ABA represents the broadcast industry in Washington DC and at the state and local level. The ABA administers intern grants for stations and an annual scholarship. As part of a substantial member benefit program the ABA also provides a low cost tri annual Alternative Inspection Program.