About Us

PROTECTING BUSINESS

The ABA funds Arizona’s only broadcast lobbyist at the state legislature, offers station protection programs to prevent routine FCC inspections and fines, provides free personalized and on-demand training, and promotes the voice of Arizona broadcasters on the national stage to better influence fair regulation. The ABA also financially supports the defense of independent journalism as a majority donor to Arizona’s First Amendment Coalition.

FUTUREPROOFING OUR INDUSTRY

The ABA invests heavily in the next generation of Arizona broadcasters, partnering with universities and trade schools to build staff pipelines and more effective recruiting programs, alongside the awarding of scholarships. The ABA also prioritizes product education around evolutions like next gen TV and smart speaker use, ensuring member stations know what’s coming next and feel armed with the training necessary to drive business forward.

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

The ABA connects broadcasters with the key leaders across Arizona who can help them grow their stations, providing ad agency networking and advocacy, connection to politicians and decision makers, broadcast legal support, and vendor introductions. The ABA also invests in building community relationships with government agencies and non profit organizations, offering these organizations deeply discounted access to TV and radio advertising.

ABA membership includes nearly 200 radio stations, television stations and associate members, and is led by a President & CEO, Operations Manager and governed by a board of directors. Read our board minutes and see our bylaws/codes of conduct here.

The ABA is also a member of the National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations and supports the programs of the National Association of Broadcasters.

We rely on the support of the Arizona community to help ensure broadcasting remains alive and thriving in our state. You can support the Arizona Broadcasters Association in multiple ways:

– Join the ABA as a station or associate member
– Participate in our PEP program
– Attend ABA fundraisers and events throughout the year
– Make a one-time or recurring donation (no amount is too small) in support of our programs

The Arizona Broadcasters Association is a 501-c(6) non-profit corporation that acts as the official trade association for Arizona’s over-the-air radio and TV stations.

ABA Office:
426 N 44th St. Suite 310
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Call: 602-252-4833 | Fax: 602-252-5265
info@azbroadcasters.org

PROTECTING BUSINESS

FUTUREPROOFING OUR INDUSTRY

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

ABA membership includes nearly 200 radio stations, television stations and associate members, and is led by a President & CEO, Operations Manager and governed by a board of directors. Read our board minutes and see our bylaws/codes of conduct here.

The ABA is also a member of the National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations and supports the programs of the National Association of Broadcasters.

We rely on the support of the Arizona community to help ensure broadcasting remains alive and thriving in our state. You can support the Arizona Broadcasters Association in multiple ways:

– Join the ABA as a station or associate member
– Participate in our PEP program
– Attend ABA fundraisers and events throughout the year
– Make a one-time or recurring donation (no amount is too small) in support of our programs

Leadership Team

Chris Kline, Arizona Broadcasters Association

Mary Kate Lau, Arizona Broadcasters Association

Anita Helt, E.W. Scripps Company

Trip Reeb, Hubbard Radio

Bill Shaw, Cordillera Comm.

Michael Mallace, Sierra H

Mike Barna, Barna Broadcasting

Andrew Deschapelles, Telemundo

Rich Howe, Londen Media

Ken Kwilosz, Arizona Lotus Corp.

Bob Villones, El Dorado Broadcasters

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The Arizona Broadcasters Association is a 501-c(6) non-profit corporation that acts as the official trade association for Arizona’s over-the-air radio and TV stations.

ABA Office:426 N 44th St. Suite 310Phoenix, AZ 85008

Call: 602-252-4833 | Fax: 602-252-5265info@azbroadcasters.org

PROTECTING BUSINESS

FUTUREPROOFING OUR INDUSTRY

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

ABA membership includes nearly 200 radio stations, television stations and associate members, and is led by a President & CEO, Operations Manager and governed by a board of directors. Read our board minutes and see our bylaws/codes of conduct here.

The ABA is also a member of the National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations and supports the programs of the National Association of Broadcasters.

We rely on the support of the Arizona community to help ensure broadcasting remains alive and thriving in our state. You can support the Arizona Broadcasters Association in multiple ways:

– Join the ABA as a station or associate member– Participate in our PEP program– Attend ABA fundraisers and events throughout the year– Make a one-time or recurring donation (no amount is too small) in support of our programs

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Leadership Team

Chris Kline, Arizona Broadcasters Association

Mary Kate Lau, Arizona Broadcasters Association

Anita Helt, E.W. Scripps Company

Trip Reeb, Hubbard Radio

Bill Shaw, Cordillera Comm.

Michael Mallace, Sierra H

Mike Barna, Barna Broadcasting

Andrew Deschapelles, Telemundo

Rich Howe, Londen Media

Ken Kwilosz, Arizona Lotus Corp.

Bob Villones, El Dorado Broadcasters

View the ABA's privacy policy

ABA Office:
426 N 44th St. Suite 310
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Call: 602-252-4833 | Fax: 602-252-5265
info@azbroadcasters.org

– Join the ABA as a station or associate member
– Participate in our PEP program
– Attend ABA fundraisers and events throughout the year
– Make a one-time or recurring donation (no amount is too small) in support of our programs