MANY VOICES 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 WINS INDUSTRY NAB's Government Relations team advocates for our members through engagement on Capitol Hill. Our team spotlights the NABPAC and NAB’s advocacy team garnered importance of broadcasters and their service to their communities significant congressional support across NAB’s key priorities: on a daily basis. As part of the Government Relations team, NABPAC is integral in mobilizing those efforts by supporting candidates who are aligned with our core values and strengthening our industry relationships. Protecting Broadcasters Curtis LeGeyt and TV Viewers in STELAR Executive Vice President of Government Relations Reauthorization Ensuring Incumbent Protections for any FCC Reallocation of the C-band 227 Cosponsors of the Local Radio Freedom Act Passage of the PIRATE Act Nicole Gustafson Jack Smedile Shawn Donilon Grisella Martinez Mike Mullen Government Vice President and Senior Vice President Senior Vice President Vice President Vice President Opposing DOJ Action to Senior Legislative Counsel Eliminate the ASCAP and Relations Team BMI Consent Decrees Josh Pollack Will Vormelker Lesley Pena Jennifer Flemming Alyssa Niemiec Vice President Manager Executive Assistant to EVP Senior Director, NABPAC Senior Manager, NABPAC Major Competitors THREATS INDUSTRY 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 AND SPENT DOLLARS RAISED 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. EVENTS LOCAL 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 INDUSTRY LEADERS Thank you to the following political action committees for their support of NABPAC and our efforts. onors Company Solicitations 2019 Thank you to those who held company solicitations in 2019. NABPAC’s success reflects the support of member companies and employees who understand that NABPAC protects the interests of local radio and TV stations in Washington, D.C. Members who contribute more than $5,000 through earmarking are deemed Diamond Club donors. This year, we want to recognize those donors who’ve gone above and beyond in supporting candidates who matter to broadcasting. State Association Underwriters State associations play a major role in our grassroots efforts. They serve as the foundation of local fundraisers and also help NABPAC offset the cost of fundraising. Our thanks to the 2019 state association underwriters. I always thought A-List was the highest level in NABPAC, until I learned you could earmark directly to candidates in addition to your NABPAC Alabama Broadcasters Association donation, which I now do on a regular basis. since 1946 The ability to support my local representative and have it count towards NAB’s advocacy is a double win in my eyes. Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters Rob Hubbard, President and CEO Hubbard Television Group Top Participating Companies Top Donating Companies RECOGNITION COMPANY The more broadcasters involved in advocacy, the better off our industry will be. The more support our members lend NABPAC, the more effectively Thanks to these top 10 participants! Call (202) 429-5314 to get involved today. we can advocate. Thanks to these top 10 contributing companies! NAB Nexstar 01 02 03 04 05 Gray Television Media Group, Inc. 01 $136,526 02 $80,150 03 $67,580 Hubbard 99 93 90 75 48 Quincy TEGNA Media Inc. Broadcasting Group Nexstar Gray TEGNA NASBA $67,188 NAB Media Group, Inc. Television 04 $67,393 05 06 $66,600 Morgan NASBA E.W. Scripps Murphy Media $53,911 $30,014 07 $55,737 08 09 36 33 25 22 18 Quincy Alpha E.W. Morgan Hubbard Beasley Media Inc. Broadcasting Murphy Media Scripps Group Media Group NABPAC ensures that our industry's voice is Media 10 $25,450 heard on important broadcast issues.