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ONE PAC2019 ANNUAL REPORT Our Mission There are many things that make the NAB Political Action Committee (NABPAC) great, but the main reason is the people. Our donors, our trustees and our staff – each one of you contribute to its success, and we need you! The National Association of Broadcasters Political Action 2020 will be a year full of opportunities for our industry, and being an active is the federal political action committee of Committee (NABPAC) participant with NABPAC is the first step to ensuring a vibrant future for broadcasting. NAB. It supports the election of candidates to the U.S. Congress. With one voice we are stronger. Join me and add your voice to our advocacy efforts today. NABPAC promotes good citizenship and encourages voluntary contributions and participation in the political process by educating and mobilizing NABPAC eligible individuals to support candidates for political office who champion broadcast issues. Gordon H. Smith NAB President and CEO
Every broadcaster who participates in NABPAC plays a role in advancing the industry. Donations of every amount are valued. Lend your support today. With all of the change occurring in the NABPAC plays an ever increasing role broadcast industry, NABPAC’s continuous on behalf of broadcasters in Washington. Faces of support in defending our interests has never As issues multiply, it is important our voice been more critical. I am proud to have the be heard. opportunity to contribute to championing the PAC the PAC’s important goals. Ralph Oakley, President and CEO Mary Berner, President and CEO Quincy Media, Inc. Cumulus Media New Donor NABPAC Co-chair
NABPAC is a vital lifeline to the American political process. The foundation of I've been a trustee of NABPAC since successful NAB legislative and regulatory 1990 because I believe NAB's single most results is good relationships. NABPAC cements those relationships. important function is keeping our lawmakers As a broadcaster for the past 30 years, I have on the Hill informed about the issues critical seen so many changes in our business from to our industry. Gary Chapman, President increased technologies to regulatory shifts. The great work of NABPAC provides a Gary R. Chapman Consulting I give to the PAC because with these fast connection to our elected representatives I support NABPAC because it supports Long-time Donor and ever-moving conditions we need to so we can have those vital conversations. pro-broadcast lawmakers who work to ensure our industry has a voice — one that Raising money for our industry's PAC has resolve our industry’s challenges. The PAC can speak for the changes and challenges been remarkably rewarding and gratifying. gives us a voice in Congress and educates we face and affect positive change for the elected officials on important issues that industry and the communities we serve. Bill McElveen, Regional President impact our industry and communities. Alpha Media Karen Youger, Vice President Sales Operations Francisco Luciano, General Sales Manager NABPAC Co-chair Gray Television Entercom Chairman’s Challenge Donor Chairman’s Challenge Donor INDUSTRY WINS
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STELAR STELAR of the Industry Wins Industry garnered advocacy team and NAB’s NABPAC Opposing DOJ Action to Action Opposing DOJ and the ASCAP Eliminate Decrees BMI Consent significant congressional support across NAB’s key priorities: key NAB’s support across congressional significant Broadcasters Protecting in and TV Viewers Reauthorization Cosponsors 227 Act Radio Freedom Local
Alyssa Niemiec Mike Mullen Vice President Senior Manager, NABPAC Senior Manager,
Vice President Grisella Martinez Jennifer Flemming Senior Director, NABPAC Senior Director,
Shawn Donilon Lesley Pena Senior Vice President Executive Assistant to EVP
Jack Smedile Manager
Senior Vice President Will Vormelker
Josh Pollack Vice President Nicole Gustafson Vice President andVice President Senior Legislative Counsel Curtis LeGeyt of GovernmentExecutive VicePresident Relations
strengthening our industry relationships. strengthening NAB's GovernmentNAB's for our members advocates team Relations the Hill. Our team spotlights engagement on Capitol through their service to their communities and broadcasters importance of As part of the Governmenton a daily basis. Relations team, by supporting mobilizing those efforts is integral in NABPAC values andour core aligned with are candidates who
Relations Team Relations Government Government Major Competitors INDUSTRY THREATS Broadcasters win Capitol Hill's Amounts shown reflect Jan. - Nov. 2019 totals $2,291,337 $2,811,927 $4,269,524 $5,949,521 TV lobbying wars
Court Overturns FCC Changes in Media-Ownership Rules 5.9M Hill Leans Toward Public Auction Cable of C-Band 4.3M Wireless Ready to Battle Again, Legislators VS 2.8M Resubmit PIRATE Act to the House 2.3M Internet Broadcast
Congress Introduces AM-FM Act to $2.3 Million $13 Million Get Artists and Labels Paid for Radio Play Broadcasters have many competitors. We are outnumbered in fundraising, member visits and participation. Your involvement can change that. Don’t let our competitors have the edge. In addition to lending your support, recruit a fellow broadcaster to join NABPAC. Dollars Raised and Spent DOLLARS RAISED AND SPENT
The PAC is not successful without individual broadcasters caring enough to invest in their industry. Thanks to 967 donors, 2019 was another year of record growth for NABPAC. $1,407,675 dollars raised 3% growth
Jennifer Flemming 302 Senior Director 967 donors 6% growth NABPAC
Dollars spent in 2019 includes contributions $1,023,500 to Senators who may not be up for election in 2020. 343 249 175 NABPAC is independent and bipartisan. Candidates and incumbents supported by 80 NABPAC are evaluated on their merits and their appreciation for the broadcast industry. 58 Number of members
supported 62 in 2019 46% 46% 54% 54% $5K+ $5K $2.5 -4.9K $1 -2.4K $500 -999 $499 -Below Diamond A-List Broadcast Congressional Capitol Supporters 243 Club Leader Club Club Senate Ratio House Ratio I believe it is very important for our broadcast industry leaders to visibly support our lawmakers. It’s an integral part of our legislative lifeline for today and tomorrow. LOCAL EVENTS In my opinion, the fundraisers NABPAC co-hosts have Make it Local everything to do with business and not what political affiliation a candidate may have. Broadcasters need to engage with members of Congress regularly. NABPAC’s industry I wish we had more broadcasters, large and small, to participate in this worthy and necessary process – events are a great way to do that. Contact NABPAC staff at (202) 429-5314 if you would it’s good for us all! like to participate in an event this year or are interested in earmarking! DuJuan McCoy, Owner, President and CEO, Circle City Broadcasting, LLC
20 Total raised through Broadcast-centric in-state events events hosted $600,000
New Mexico is a small state with broadcasters As president of the Florida Association of who are dedicated to their local and federal Broadcasters for over 30 years, I have always legislators. NABPAC helped the NMBA believed in the power of supporting those who support and raise funds for Rep. Ben Ray are truly helpful to our industry. It was great Lujan. Together we were very successful to partner with NABPAC and other broadcast and the work of the NMBA in Washington corporate PACs in Tampa to support and honor continues to support broadcasters across Rep. Gus Bilirakis. NABPAC is essential in the country. protecting and promoting broadcasters. And together, we rally around the common goal of Paula Maes, President and CEO advocating for our incredible industry. New Mexico Broadcasters Association Pat Roberts, President Florida Association of Broadcasters PAC to PAC Support INDUSTRY LEADERS LEADERS INDUSTRY Thank you to the following political action committees for their support of NABPAC and our efforts.