Public Radio Resource Guide

The Public Radio Resource Guide highlights some of the resources available to the public radio community. It provides a comprehensive list of products and service providers for the public radio industry.

Acquisition and Distribution Services

The following organizations acquire, produce, and/or provide distribution services for programs, features, and special reports.

Public Radio Satellite System® (PRSS) Satellite distribution network service open to producers and distributors of non-commercial programming.
Public Radio Satellite System (PRSS) NPR Distribution Division 1111 North Capitol St., N.E. Washington, DC 20002	Joe Schifano, Director of Business Affairs Tel: 202.513.2600 or 800.235.1212 Fax: 202.513.3035 Email: prssbusiness@npr.org Website: www.prss.org
98.7 WFMT Acquires, produces, and distributes classical, humor, and talk programs.
98.7 WFMT 5400 N. St. Louis Ave. Chicago, IL 60625	Steve Robinson, Senior Vice President and General Manager Tel: 773.279.2010 Fax: 773.279.2119 Email: srobinson@wfmt.com Website: www.wfmt.com
American Public Media Producer and distributor of public radio programming.
American Public Media 480 Cedar St. St. Paul, MN 55101	Tel: 800.562.8440 Email: apmmail@apmstations.org Website: www.apmstations.org
Vision Maker Media Vision Maker Media shares Native stories with the world through support of the creation, promotion and distribution of Native media.
Vision Maker Media 1800 N. 33rd St. Lincoln, NE 68503	Shirley K. Sneve, Executive Director Tel: 402.472.3522 Fax: 402.472.8675 Email: ssneve2@unl.edu Website: www.visionmakermedia.org
Native Voice One Producer of Native American programs.
Native Voice One 3600 San Jeronimo Dr., Suite 480 Anchorage, AK 99508	Shyanne Beatty, Network Manager Tel: 907.748.8804 Fax: 907.793.3536 Email: sbeatty@knba.org Website: www.nv1.org
NPR Acquires and produces programs for distribution to member stations.
NPR 1111 North Capitol St., N.E. Washington, DC 20001	Eric Nuzum, Vice President, Programming Tel: 202.513.2869 Fax: 202.513.3329 Email: asebok@npr.org Website: www.npr.org
Pacifica Radio Archives Archive of audio collections available for research, reference, and/or broadcast usage.
Pacifica Radio Archives 3729 Cahuenga Blvd. West North Hollywood, CA 91604	Mariana Berkovich, Business Manager Tel: 818.506.1077 Fax: 818.506.1084 Email: mberkovich@pacificaradioarchives.org Website: www.pacificaradioarchives.org
Public Radio Exchange (PRX) Online marketplace for distribution, review, and licensing of public radio programming. A community of producers, stations, and listeners.
Public Radio Exchange (PRX) PO Box 382234 Harvard Square Cambridge, MA 02238	Jake Shapiro, Executive Director Tel: 617.576.5455 Fax: 888.204.9792 Email: jake@prx.org Website: www.prx.org
Public Radio International (PRI)
Public Radio International (PRI) 401 2nd Ave. North, Suite 500 Minneapolis, MN 55401	Roger Gomoll, Manager of Distribution Services Tel: 612.338.5000 Website: www.pri.org
Radio Bilingue Addresses concerns of Hispanic-controlled radio stations. Only distributor of Spanish-speaking programs in the country.
Radio Bilingue 5005 E. Belmont Ave. Fresno, CA 93727	Hugo Morales, Executive Director Tel: 559.455.5777 Email: epaala@radiobilingue.org Website: www.radiobilingue.org
WCLV ideastream Produces and distributes cultural programs for use by public and commercial stations.
WCLV ideastream Idea Center 1375 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115	Jenny Northern, Senior Director, WCLV Tel: 216.916.7144 Ext. 214 Fax: 216.916.7145 Email: jenny.northern@ideastream.com Website: www.wclv.com
ZBS Foundation Produces science fiction, mystery and adventure programs.
ZBS Foundation 174 N. River Rd. Fort Edward, NY 12828	Tom Lopez, President Tel: 518.695.6406 Fax: 518.695.4041 Email: custserv@zbs.org Website: www.zbs.org

Conferences

The following organizations sponsor and organize conferences that allow public radio producers and stations to share information and network with one another.

Regional Conferences
National Conferences

Regional Conferences

Eastern Region Public Media (ERPM)
Annual meeting of public radio station leaders offering professional development workshops, discussions about latest trends in media, and opportunities for sharing best practices.

Eastern Region Public Media (ERPM)
PO Box 615
Kensington, MD 20895

Georgette Bronfman, Executive Director
Tel: 301.961.0252
Email: erpm@earthlink.net
Website: www.erpm.org

Public Radio in Mid America (PRIMA)
Organizes conferences for stations in Mid-America to offer management training opportunities, facilitate industry planning and encourage the sharing of ideas and perspectives among industry professionals.

Public Radio in Mid America (PRIMA)
c/o Wyoming Public Media
University of Wyoming
Dept. 3984
1000 E. University Ave., Knight Hall
Indiana University
Laramie, WY 82071 - 2000

Christina Kuzmych, PRIMA President and GM of Wyoming Public Media
Tel: 307.766.4241
Fax: 307.766.6184
Email: ckuzmych@uwyo.edu
Website: www.prima.org

Western States Public Radio
Annual conference discusses major issues facing public radio stations in Western states.

Boise State Public Radio
1910 University Dr.
Boise, ID 83725-1916

John Hess, President
Tel: 208.426.1984
Email: johnhess@boisestate.edu
Website: www.wspr.org

National Conferences

Aspen Institute Forum on Communications and Society (FOCAS) Sponsored by the Aspen Institute The annual Aspen Institute Forum on Communications and Society (FOCAS) develops strategies for using new information and communications technologies for the greater benefit of society.
The Aspen Institute 1 Dupont Circle N.W., Suite 700 Washington, DC 20036	Patricia Kelly, Assistant Director Tel: 202.736.5818 Fax: 202.467.0790 Website: www.aspeninstitute.org/c&s
Association for Women in Communications (AWC) National Conference Annual conference offers professional development sessions for attendees and presents awards to women standouts in the communications industry.
Association for Women in Communications (AWC) National Headquarters 3337 Duke St. Alexandria, VA 22314	Betsy Schroeder, AWC Communications Manager Tel: 703.370.7436 Fax: 703.342.4311 Email: bschroeder@womcom.org Website: www.womcom.org
Community Radio Conference Sponsored by National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB) Annual conference for community broadcasters to network with others in the radio community. Includes training, seminars, workshops, and a product/service marketplace.
National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB) PO Box 16, 1308 Clear Fork Rd Crawford, CO 81415	Sally Kane, CEO/President Tel: 970.279.3411 Email: administrator@nfcb.org Website: www.nfcb.org
Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Coast-to-Coast Conferences Set of conferences held in various cities around the US each fall for nearby collegiate radio stations to convene and discuss developments in the public radio industry.
Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) 367 Windsor Hwy. New Windsor, NY 12553	Tel: 845.565.0003 Fax: 845.565.7446 Email: ibs@ibsradio.org Website: www.collegebroadcasters.us
Public Media Conference (Sponsored by the Integrated Media Association) Annual conference focuses on discussing challenges and finding solutions for the public broadcasting industry.
Integrated Media Association Public Broadcasting Atlanta 740 Bismark Rd. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30324	Jeannie Ericson, Executive Director Tel: 404.822.6123 Fax: 678.686.0375 Email: jericson@integratedmedia.org Website: www.integratedmedia.org
Public Media Development & Marketing Conference (Sponsored by Greater Public) Annual conference covering all aspects of fundraising and development opportunities for the public media industry.
Greater Public 401 N. 3rd St., Suite 370 Minneapolis, MN 55401	Doug Eichten, President Tel: 612.548.3371 Fax: 612.677.1508 Email: deichten@greaterpublic.org Website: www.greaterpublic.org
Public Radio Engineering Conference (PREC) (Sponsored by the Association of Public Radio Engineers) Annual conference discussing both technological and industrial developments for public radio.
Association of Public Radio Engineers 8801 J.M. Keynes Dr., Suite 91 Charlotte, NC 28262	Jobie Sprinkle, Vice President Email: jsprinkle@wfae.org Website: www.apre.us
Public Radio News Directors Inc. (PRNDI) National Conference Annual conference held for public radio journalists to meet, share ideas, and develop skills.
Public Radio News Director Inc. (PRNDI) PO Box 838 Sturgis, SD 57785	Christine Paige Diers, Business Manager Tel: 605.490.3033 Email: cpaigediers@gmail.com Website: www.prndi.org
Public Radio Programming Conference (PRPD) Organizes an annual conference, webinars, and small workshops for public radio program directors. Also provides training for public radio workers.
Public Radio Program Director's Association, Inc. (PRPD) 38 Milford St. Hamilton, NY 13346	Arthur Cohen, President Tel: 315.824.8226 Fax: 315.824.8227 Email: info@prpd.org Website: www.prpd.org
Third Coast International Audio Festival Gathering for audio producers and documentarians that convenes in Chicago every other fall. The conference includes listening sessions, panel discussions, and concludes with an awards ceremony.
Third Coast International Audio Festival 848 E. Grand Ave., Suite 400 Navy Pier Chicago, IL 60611	Johanna Zorn, Executive Director Tel: 312.948.4652 Fax: 312.948.4899 Email: info@thirdcoastfestival.org Website: www.thirdcoastfestival.org

Equipment Manufacturers

These organizations focus on manufacturing and distributing hardware needed to satisfy broadcasting needs.

25-Seven Systems 25-Seven Systems, a part of the Telos Alliance, creates studio products for use in real-time compression and time-shifting, the capability to capture objectionable live content for future review, and a line of water-marking enhancement products.
Telos Alliance 1241 Superior Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114	Tel: 216.241.7225 Fax: 216.241.4103 Email: Inquiry@telosalliance.com Website: www.telosalliance.com
AnaCom Provides solutions for satellite communication based networks for broadcast, data and voice communications.
AnaCom 1996 Lundy Ave. San Jose, CA 95131	Tel: 408.519.2062 Fax: 408.519.2063 Email: sales@anacominc.com Website: www.anacominc.com
Arrakis Systems Arrakis Systems is a manufacturer of consoles, automation software, and studio furniture for a variety of broadcast and internet radio applications.
Arrakis Systems 6604 Powell St. Loveland, CO 80538	Tel: 970.461.0730 Fax: 970.663.1010 Email: arrakis@arrakis-systems.com Website: www.arrakis-systems.com
Axia Audio A division of The Telos Alliance, Axia builds Ethernet-Based professional IP-Audio Consoles and routing systems for broadcast.
Telos Alliance 1241 Superior Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114	Tel: 216.241.7225 Fax: 216.241.4103 Email: Inquiry@telosalliance.com Website: www.telosalliance.com
Broadcast Electronics (BE) BE products encompass program generation, audio and data management, inter-facility transport, and analog and digital transmission.
Broadcast Electronics (BE) 4100 N. 24^th St. Quincy, IL 62305	Tel: 217.224.9600 Fax: 217.224.9607 Email: bdcast@bdcast.com Website: www.bdcast.com
Broadcasters General Store (BGS) BGS provides equipment for Audio & Video needs, both broadcast and non-broadcast.
Broadcasters General Store (BGS) 2480 SE 52nd St. Ocala, FL 34480	Jim Kraemer Tel: 352.622.7700 Fax: 352.629.7000 Email: info@bgs.cc Website: www.bgs.cc
Broadcast Software International (BSI) BSI provides a multitude of services including radio automation, play out and multi-channel logging/ skimming solutions.
Broadcast Software International (BSI) 909 International Way Springfield, OR 97477	Tel: 888.274.8721 Fax: 541.338.8656 Email: sales@bsiusa.com Website: www.bsiusa.com
Broadcast Supply Worldwide (BSW) Offers a wide selection of new audio equipment for recording and broadcasting needs.
Broadcast Supply Worldwide (BSW) 2237 S. 19th St. Tacoma, WA 98405	Tel: 800.426.8434 Fax: 800.231.7055 Email: sales@bswusa.com Website: www.bswusa.com
Dalet Digital Media Systems USA Dalet creates software that allows broadcasters and content professionals to produce and manage audio and video content in a digital, multi-platform world.
Dalet Digital Media Systems USA 100 Wall St, 15th Floor New York, NY 10005	Fred Roux, Sales Director Tel: 212.269.6700 Fax: 212.269.6709 Email: ddms@dalet.com Website: www.dalet.com
DAVID Systems DAVID Systems offers end-to-end software-based solutions to enable tapeless workflows in Radio, TV and rich media broadcast applications.
DAVID Systems PO Box 945 Warrenton, VA 20188	Tel: 888.374.3040 Fax: 888.620.3267 Email: office@davidsystems.com Website: www.davidsystems.com
ENCO Systems, Inc. ENCO provides audio play out and studio automation control for radio broadcasters. ENCO also provides a number of tools for metadata creation and distribution for RDS, the web and HD Radio.
ENCO Systems, Inc. 29444 Northwestern Hwy. Southfield, MI 48034	Patrick J. Campion, General Manager Tel: 248.827.4440 Fax: 248.827.4441 Email: sales@enco.com Website: www.enco.com
General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies
General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies 4830 River Green Parkway #150 Duluth, GA 30096	Jimene Conn - Sr. Manager, Marketing Tel: 770.689.2052 Fax: 678.623.9781 Email: info@gdsatcom.com Website: www.gdsatcom.com
Genesys Technologies Genesys Technologies is a specialist software design & development company providing innovative, client driven solutions to the Radio broadcasting industry.
	Email: info@genesys-systems.com Website: http://www.gensystem.com
Harris Corporation: Broadcasting Communications Offers products, solutions, and services focused on meeting broadcasting needs of radio and television producers.
Harris Corporation 9800 S. Meridian Blvd. Suite 300 Englewood, CO, USA, 80112	Tel: 303.476.5000 Fax: 303.476.5004 Email: BCDservice@harris.com Website: www.broadcast.harris.com
Heil Sound, LTD. Designs and offers microphones for live sound, broadcast, recording, and amateur radio. Also offers other studio equipment.
Heil Sound, LTD. 5800 N. Illinois St. Fairview Heights, IL 62208	Bob Heil, Founder Tel: 618.257.3000 Fax: 618.257.3001 Email: info@heilsound.com Website: www.heilsound.com
International Datacasting (IDC) Provides end-to-end solutions and satellite distribution services for those in the media industry.
International Datacasting 50 Frank Nighbor Pl. Kanata, Ontario, Canada K2V 1B9	Tel: 613.596.4120 Fax: 613.596.4863 Email: sales@datacast.com Website: www.datacast.com
MacroMedia, Inc. Offers studio automation systems and custom software, technical services and support to public, commercial, network and internet broadcasters.
MacroMedia, Inc.	Tel: 612.598.3072 Email: Sales@mmAirForce.com Website: www.mmAirForce.com
NETIA NETIA is a provider of software solutions that enable efficient management and delivery of audio and video content to today’s full array of media platforms.
NETIA 195 Fairfield Ave., Suite 1C West Caldwell, NJ 07006	Tel: 888.207.2480 Fax: 888.207.2480 Email: j.martin@netia.com Website: www.netia.com
Omnia Audio A division of The Telos Alliance, Omnia produces audio processing devices for FM, AM, Internet Streaming, Shortwave, Satellite, and Studio applications.
Telos Alliance 1241 Superior Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114	Tel: 216.241.7225 Fax: 216.241.4103 Email: Inquiry@telosalliance.com Website: www.telosalliance.com
OMT Technologies OMT Technologies is a radio automation software solutions provider to the broadcast and industries. OMT’s flagship products are its iMediaTouch Radio Automation software and radio’s #1 selling digital logger, iMediaLogger.
OMT Technologies Unit 1-1717 Dublin Ave Winnipeg, MB Canada R3H 0H2	Scott Farr, Marketing & Sales Manager Tel: 204.786.3994 Toll free- 888-665-0501 Fax: 204.783.5805 E-Mail: sales@imediatouch.com Website: www.imediatouch.com/
OnAirWare Creates a windows-based radio automation system used by broadcasters.
	OnAirWare Tel: 978.897.7981 Fax: 413.828.8311 Email: Tower@onairware.com Website: www.onairware.com
Pristine Systems Pristine Systems specializes in the development and support of digital storage, automation, and content delivery systems for the broadcast industry.
Pristine Systems 1891 N. Gaffey St., Suite 1 San Pedro, CA 90731	Tel: 310.831.2234 Fax: 310.831.6287 Email: sales@pristinesys.com Website: www.pristinesys.com
Prodelin Designs, develops and manufactures satellite communication antennas for domestic and international applications.
Prodelin P.O Box 850 1500 Prodelin Dr. Newton, North Carolina 28658 USA	Robert Featherstone, Facility General Manager Tel: 828.464.4141 Fax: 828.464.5725 Email: customercare@gdsatcom.com Website: www.gdsatcom.com/prodelin.php
RCS RCS develops products for radio broadcast and television applications, as well as audio products for the Internet.
RCS 445 Hamilton Ave., 7th Floor White Plains, NY 10601	Tel: 914.428.4600 Fax: 914.428.5922 Website: www.rcsworks.com
RF Parts Company Large inventory of parts for manufacturing and servicing Amateur, Commercial, and Broadcast Communications Equipment.
RF Parts Company 435 S. Pacific St. San Marcos, CA 92078	Tel: 760.744.0700 Fax: 760.744.1943 Email: rfp@rfparts.com Website: www.rfparts.com
Rivendell Rivendell provides solutions for acquisition, management, scheduling and playout of audio content.
	Website: http://www.rivendellaudio.org/
Satellite Engineering Group The Satellite Engineering Group is a global communications company whose primary focus is supplying goods and services to the CATV, Broadcast and Satellite markets.
Satellite Engineering Group 11605 S. Alden Olathe, KS 66062	Chris Childs, Sales Manager Tel: 913.375.1103 Fax: 913.962.1806 Email: info@sateng.com Website: www.sateng.com
SCMS Inc. Provides broadcast equipment solutions and a large selection of audio and video equipment from over 500 manufacturers.
SCMS Inc. 10201 Rodney Blvd. Pineville, NC 28134	Matt Cauthen, Broadcast Sales Tel: 704.889.4508 Fax: 704.889.4540 Email: mattc@scmsinc.com or sales@scmsinc.com Website: www.scmsinc.com
Smarts Broadcast Systems Smarts provides solutions for traffic and billing, satellite automation, music-on-hard-drive automation, music scheduling, voice tracking, newscasts, Internet distribution and remote broadcasts.
Smarts Broadcast Systems 2508 W. Main St. Emmetsburg, IA 50536	Tel: 800.7476278 Fax: 866.449.2445 Email: sales@smartsbroadcast.com Website: www.smartsbroadcast.com
Technet Systems Group Supplier and distributor of equipment for radio; also offers services related to installation, planning, and design of towers.
Technet Systems Group PO Box 422 Auburn, NH 03032	Toll-Free: 888.832.4638 Tel: 603.483.5365 Fax: 603.483.0512 Email: salesinfo@technetsystems.com Website: www.technetsystems.com
Telos Systems A division of The Telos Alliance, Telos specializes in audio codecs for ISDN and IP connections, and POTS and VoIP telephone interface products for talk-shows, teleconferencing, audio production, remote broadcasts, and intercom applications.
Telos Alliance 1241 Superior Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114	Tel: 216.241.7225 Fax: 216.241.4103 Email: Inquiry@telosalliance.com Website: www.telosalliance.com
Vincor, Ltd. Sells, installs and services earth station antenna (ESA) equipment.
Vincor, Ltd. 5652 W. Monee-Manhattan Rd. Monee, IL 60499	Robert Vinezeano, VP of Operations Tel: 708.534.0008 Email: robert.vineseano@vincor.com Website: www.vincor.com
WideOrbit WideOrbit provides business management solutions for broadcast and cable operations across sales, traffic, automation and billing.
WideOrbit North American Headquarters 1160 Battery St Suite 300 San Francisco, CA 94111	Mike Zinsmeister, Executive Vice President, Sales Tel: 828.252.8891 Email: mikez@wideorbit.com Website: www.wideorbit.com
WireReady WireRady provides solutions for digital audio delivery, radio automation and streaming and music scheduling.
WireReady PO Box 714 Eudora, KS 66025	Tel: 800.833.4459 Email: sales@wireReady.com Website: www.wireReady.com

Government Entities

The following government institutions provide guidance and services to broadcasters with respect to regulations in the broadcasting industry, grants, and in the realm of protecting proprietary intellectual property.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) Offers grants to public broadcasting entities.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) 401 9th St. N.W. Washington, DC 20004	Kevin Martin, Vice President of Station Grants and Television Station Initiatives Tel: 202.879.9600 Website: www.cpb.org/radio
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Government regulatory body for the United States communications industry.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 445 12th St. S.W. Washington, DC 20554	Tel: 888.225.5322 Fax: 888.418.0232 Email: fccinfo@fcc.gov Website: www.fcc.gov
National Endowment for the Arts Independent public agency of the United States government dedicated to supporting the arts.
National Endowment for the Arts 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Washington, DC 20506	Tel: 202.682.5400 Email: webmgr@arts.gov Website: www.arts.gov
National Endowment for the Humanities Independent grant-making agency of the United States government dedicated to supporting research and preserving public programs in the humanities.
National Endowment for the Humanities 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Washington, DC 20506	Tel: 800.634.1121 Email: info@neh.gov Website: www.neh.gov
National Telecommunications and Information Administration Responsible for advising the President on telecommunications issues and policies. Also administers infrastructure and facilities grants.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration Herbert C. Hoover Building (HCHB) US Department of Commerce / NTIA 1401 Constitution Ave. N.W. Washington, DC 20230	Office of Public Affairs and Media Relations Tel: 202.482.2000 Website: www.ntia.doc.gov
United States Copyright Office The Copyright Office is an office of public record and provides information about the copyright law.
United States Copyright Office Library of Congress 101 Independence Ave. S.E. Washington, DC 20559-6000	Tel: 202.707.3000 or 877.476.0778 Website: www.copyright.gov
United States Department of Commerce – Patent and Trademark Office Helps provide protection for intangible intellectual property.
United States Patent and Trademark Office Customer Service Window, Mail Stop Randolph Building 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314	Tel: 571.212.1000 or 800.786.9199 Website: www.uspto.gov

Libraries

The following organizations collect and maintain archives of audio clips and other publications pertaining to public broadcasting.

Foundation Center Collects information and maintains libraries and learning centers at five different locations. Publishes periodic reports on nonprofits and the fundraising sector.
Foundation Center 79 5th Ave. New York, NY 10003-3076	Laura Cascio, Fulfillment Manager Tel: 800.424.9836 Fax: 212.807.3677 Email: customerservice@foundationcenter.org Website: www.foundationcenter.org
Library of American Broadcasting Library dedicated to the history of broadcasting. Features collections of audio, video, books, periodicals, and personal collections.
Library of American Broadcasting Hornbake Library University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742	Chuck Howell, Curator Tel: 301.405.9160 Fax: 301.314.2634 Email: chuckh@umd.edu Website: www.lib.umd.edu/LAB
National Public Broadcasting Archives A collection of archives from major public broadcasting entities as well as the history of broadcasting in general. Features collections of audio, video, books, periodicals, and personal collections.
National Public Broadcasting Archives Hornbake Library University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742	Chuck Howell, Collection Leader; Special Collections in Mass Media and Culture University of Maryland Tel: 301.405.9160 Fax: 301.314.2634 Email: bcast@umd.edu Website: http://www.lib.umd.edu/special/collections/massmedia/home
Pacifica Radio Archives Archive of audio collections available for research, reference, and/or broadcast usage.
Pacifica Radio Archives 3729 Cahuenga Blvd., West North Hollywood, CA 91604	Brian De Shazor, Archives Director Tel: 800.735.0230, ext. 263 Fax: 818.506.1084 Email: brian@pacificaradioarchives.org Website: www.pacificaradioarchives.org

Membership Organizations

The following organizations promote resources and advocacy to broadcasting entities and personnel.

Regional Associations
National Associations

Regional Associations

California Public Radio CPR provides advocacy and networking opportunities for its member stations.
California Public Radio 4100 Vachell Ln. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401	Frank Lanzone, President Tel: 805.549.8855 Fax: 805.781.3025 Email: Frank@kcbx.org
Eastern Region Public Media (ERPM) Serves as a central resource and facilitates professional growth and advocacy for member stations in the Northeast, Mid–Atlantic and Southern states.
Eastern Region Public Media (ERPM) PO Box 615 Kensington, MD 20895	Georgette Bronfman, Executive Director Tel: 301.961.0252 Email: erpm@earthlink.net Website: www.erpm.org
Public Radio in Mid America (PRIMA) Provides training and networking opportunities to member stations in Middle America.
Public Radio in Mid America (PRIMA) c/o WKSU 1613 E. Summit St. Kent, Ohio 44242-0001	Dan Skinner, PRIMA President, Executive Director and General Manager for WKSU Tel: 330.672.6257 Fax: 330.672.4107 Email: skinner@wksu.org Website: www.prima.org
Western States Public Radio Provides networking opportunities and a resource pool for member organizations within the Western States region.
Boise State Public Radio 1910 University Dr. Boise, ID 83725-1916	John Hess, President Tel: 208.426.1984 Email: johnhess@boisestate.edu Website: www.wspr.org

National Associations

African American Public Radio Consortium (AAPRC) The African American Public Radio Consortium (AAPRC) advocates for policies, provides consultation, develops collective strategies and distributes program content that serves African-American stations, audiences and other audiences of color.
African American Public Radio Consortium (AAPRC) 10 Plaza St., Suite 11F Brooklyn, NY 11238	Loretta Rucker, Executive Director Tel: 718.636.1516 Fax: 718.638.0199 Email: lerucker@aaprc.org Website: www.aaprc.org
Alliance for Women in Media A non-profit, national organization of professionals working in electronic media and closely allied fields to enhance the impact of women in the media.
Alliance for Women in Media 1760 Old Meadow Rd., Suite 500 McLean, VA 22102	Amy B. Lotz, Executive Vice President Tel: 703.506.3290 Fax: 703.506.3266 Email: info@allwomeninmedia.org Website: www.allwomeninmedia.org
Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) AAJA's mission is to provide a means of association and support among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) journalists.
Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) National Office 5 Third St., Suite 1108 San Francisco, CA 94103	Kathy Chow, Executive Director Tel: 415.346.2051 Fax: 415.346.6343 Email: kathyc@aaja.org Website: www.aaja.org
Association of Independents in Radio (AIR) A tightly networked association of more than 900 audio and multi-media producers working across the U.S. and 20 countries worldwide. AIR's programs are aimed at identifying, cultivating, and deploying talent in ways that will help expand public media service to a broad and diverse American public.
Association of Independents in Radio PO Box 220400 Boston, MA 02122	Sue Schardt, Executive Director Tel: 617.825.4400 Fax: 617.825.4422 Email: sue@airmedia.org Website: www.airmedia.org www.airmediaworks.org
Association of Public Radio Engineers (APRE)
Association of Public Radio Engineers 8801 J.M. Keynes Dr., Suite 91 Charlotte, NC 28262	Jobie Sprinkle, Vice President Tel: 704.926.9306 Email: jsprinkle@wfae.org Website: www.apre.us
Association for Women in Communications (AWC) Committed to the advancement of women in communications through award recognition and professional development opportunities.
Association for Women in Communications (AWC) National Headquarters 3337 Duke St. Alexandria, VA 22314	Beth Veney, AWC Communications Specialist Tel: 703.370.7436 Fax: 703.342.4311 Email: members@womcom.org Website: www.womcom.org
Black College Radio (BCR) Provides a forum for black college broadcasters to discuss industry developments and ways to increase minority participation.
Black College Radio (BCR) PO Box 3191 Atlanta, GA 30302	Lo Jelks, Executive Director Tel: 404.523.6136 Email: BCRmail@aol.com Website:
Broadcasters Foundation of America Provides financial assistance to radio broadcasters who are in acute financial need.
Broadcasters Foundation of America 125 W. 55th St., 3rd Floor New York, NY 10019	Tel: 212.373.8250 Fax: 212.373.8254 Email: info@thebfoa.org Website: www.broadcastersfoundation.org
College Broadcasters Inc. Represents students involved in the broadcasting industry.
College Broadcasters Inc. UPS - Hershey Square Center 1152 Mae St. Hummelstown, PA 17036	Will Robedee, Executive Director Tel: 1.855.275.4224 Email: ExDir@askcbi.org Website: www.askcbi.org
Greater Public
Greater Public 401 N. 3rd St., Suite 370 Minneapolis, MN 55401	Doug Eichten, President Tel: 612.548.3371 Fax: 612.677.1508 Email: deichten@greaterpublic.org Website: www.greaterpublic.org
Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Promotes and provides resources to collegiate public radio stations.
Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) 367 Windsor Hwy. New Windsor, NY 12553	Tel: 845.565.0003 Fax: 845.565.7446 Email: ibs@ibsradio.org Website: www.ibsradio.org
Minority Media and Telecommunications Council Promotes and preserves equal opportunity and civil rights in mass media and telecommunications.
Minority Media Telecommunication Council 3636 16th St. N.W., Suite B-366 Washington, DC 20010	Tel: 202.332.0500 Email: info@mmtconline.org Website: www.mmtconline.org
National Association of Black Journalists Provides services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists worldwide.
National Association of Black Journalists 1100 Knight Hall, Suite 3100 College Park, MD 20742	Maurice Foster, Managing Director Veronique Dodson, Membership Manager Tel: 301.405.0248 Fax: 301.314.1714 Email: vdodson@nabj.org Website: www.nabj.org
National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters Works to improve and increase opportunities for black and minority owners in the broadcast industry.
National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters 1201 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036	Tel: 202.463.8970 Fax: 202.429.0657 Email: nabob@nabob.org Website: www.nabob.org
National Association of Broadcasters Trade association of broadcasters that advocates, innovates, and educates those in the industry.
National Association of Broadcasters 1771 N. St. N.W. Washington, DC 20036	Tel: 202.429.5300 Email: nab@nab.org Website: www.nab.org
National Association of Hispanic Journalists Dedicated to creating a national voice and unified vision for Hispanic journalists.
National Association of Hispanic Journalists 1050 Connecticut Ave., N.W.. 10th Floor Washington, DC 20036	Anna Lopez-Buck, Executive Director Tel: 202.662.7482 Fax: 202.662.7144 Email: alopez@nahj.org Website: www.nahj.org
National Cable and Telecommunications Association A trade association offering services and representation to its member organizations. Also offers legal services.
National Cable and Telecommunications Association 25 Massachusetts Ave. N.W., Suite 100 Washington, DC 20001-1413	Association Affairs Department Tel: 202.222.2300 Fax: 202.222.2514 Email: info@ncta.com Website: www.ncta.com
National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB) Membership organization that advocates for national public policy, funding, recognition, and resources on behalf of its membership.
National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB) PO Box 16, 1308 Clear Fork Rd. Crawford, CO 81415	Sally Kane, CEO/President Tel: 970.279.3411 Email: administrator@nfcb.org Website: www.nfcb.org
National Religious Broadcasters Non-partisan Christian communicators offering educational, networking, and advocacy opportunities for members.
National Religious Broadcasters 9510 Technology Dr. Manassas, VA 20110	Melissa Sturgis, Director of Membership Phone: 703.330.7000 Fax: 703.330.7100 Email: info@nrb.org Website: www.nrb.org
Vision Maker Media Vision Maker Media shares Native stories with the world through support of the creation, promotion and distribution of Native media.
Vision Maker Media 1800 N. 33rd St. Lincoln, NE 68503	Shirley K. Sneve, Executive Director Tel: 402.472.3522 Fax: 402.472.8675 Email: ssneve2@unl.edu Website: www.visionmakermedia.org
Native Voice 1 Producer of Native American programs and advocate for Native American life and broadcasting.
Native Voice 1 3600 San Jeronimo Dr., Suite 480 Anchorage, AK 99508	Shyanne Beatty, Network Manager Tel: 907.748.8804 Fax: 907.793.3536 Email: sbeatty@knba.org Website: www.nv1.org
Public Media Foundation Publishes non-broadcast educational material, both in print and on the Internet, for distribution to schools, colleges, libraries, and other educational institutions.
Public Media Foundation Northeastern University 211 Lake Hall Boston, MA 02115	Valerie Henderson, Executive Producer Tel: 617.373.4698 Email: v.henderson@neu.edu Website: www.scribblingwomen.org
Public Radio Association of Development Officers (PRADO) PRADO is a membership organization that provides a supportive environment for public radio development professionals.
Public Radio Association of Development Officers (PRADO) PO Box 642530 Pullman, WA 99164-2530	Sarah McDaniel, Vice President Email: mcdanies@wsu.edu Website: www.pradoweb.org
Public Radio Program Directors Association, Inc. (PRPD) Organizes training retreats for programmers as well as online webinars and small workshops.
Public Radio Program Directors Association, Inc. (PRPD) 38 Milford St. Hamilton, NY 13346	Arthur Cohen, President Tel: 315.824.8226 Fax: 315.824.8227 Email: info@prpd.org Website: www.prpd.org
Radio Advertising Bureau Provides education and research services and advocacy for member organizations.
Radio Advertising Bureau 125 W. 55th St., 21st Floor New York, NY 10019	TBD, Executive Vice President of Station Membership Tel: 972.753.6751 Email: rruth@rab.com Website: www.rab.com
Radio Bilingue Addresses concerns of Hispanic-controlled public radio stations. Only distributor of Spanish-speaking programs in the country.
Radio Bilingue 5005 E. Belmont Ave. Fresno, CA 93727	Hugo Morales, Executive Director Tel: 559.455.5777 Email: epaala@radiobilingue.org Website: www.radiobilingue.org
Radio Sales Café A social network for radio advertising sales professionals.
	Radio Sales Café Rebecca Schwartz, Creator Website: www.radiosalescafe.com
Station Resource Group (SRG) The Station Resource Group is a public media organization working together on strategy, analysis, policy, and innovation.
Station Resource Group PO Box 5807 Takoma Park, MD 20913	Terry Clifford, co-CEO Tom Thomas, co-CEO Tel: 301.270.2617 Email: tclifford@srg.org Email: tthomas@srg.org Website: www.srg.org
Traffic Director’s Guild of America (TDGA) The Traffic Directors Guild of America provides services to over 250 Public Broadcast Members, primarily in Traffic (Scheduling), Continuity, Office and Business Managers for both Radio & Television.
Traffic Director’s Guild of America (TDGA) 26000 Avenida Aeropuerto, Bldg. 114 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675	Tel: 949.429.7063 Fax: 949.429.7083 Email: tdga@cox.net Website: www.tdga.org
University Station Alliance Advocates for and advises university-licensed public radio stations.
University Station Alliance 1017 W. Brook Hollow Ct. Stillwater, OK 74075	Craig Beeby, Executive Director Tel: 405.624.1192 Email: craig.usa@att.net Website: www.us-alliance.org

Professional Services

The following organizations help public radio producers and stations develop marketing platforms to maximize exposure within the industry.

Abt Associates, Inc. Provides market-related research services as well as consulting and planning.
Abt Associates, Inc. 55 Wheeler St. Cambridge, MA 02138	Tel: 617.492.7100 Fax: 617.492.5219 Email: webmaster@abtassociates.com Website: www.abtassociates.com
Alan Burns & Associates Provides programming and marketing consultant services.
Alan Burns & Associates 27250 Perdido Beach Blvd., Suite G Orange Beach, AL 36561	Alan Burns, Founder and President Tel: 251.980.7070 Fax: 251.930.7079 Email: Alan@burnsradio.com Website: www.burnsradio.com
Creative PR Creative PR offers the public radio producer marketing, distribution, advertising, program development, publicity, graphic design, and station relations services for their projects.
Creative PR 448 N. Kilkea Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90048	Kathy Gronau, Founder and President Tel: 888.233.5650 Fax: 323.651.0320 Email: info@creativepr.org or Kathy@creativepr.org Website: www.creativepr.org
Deb and Izzi, Inc. Deb and Izzi, Inc. assists clients in securing carriage in a given market and works collaboratively with producers and stations to support programming with appropriate on-air and on-line promotion.
Deb & Izzi / LLC 2111 Humboldt Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55405	Deborah Blakeley, Principal Tel: 612.377.1207 or 612.377.3256 Email: blakeley.deb@gmail.com/ Ismarketing@gmail.com
Forest Incentives, Ltd. Fundraising premium supplier, Direct-to-donor premium fulfillment services through Forest Direct, Station logo premiums, Media Replication (CDs, DVDs, Blu-Ray Discs), Book Printing and Art Services.
Forest Incentives, Ltd. 790 Jacksonville Road Warminster, PA 18974	Tel: 215.442.9900 Fax: 215.659.1830 Email: support@forestincentives.com Website: www.forestincentives.com
MediaSpan Online Services Offers online marketing solutions and programs.
MediaSpan Group, Inc. 2725 S. Industrial Hwy Suite 100 Ann Arbor, MI 48104	Ken Freedman, Vice President of Sales & Marketing Tel: 1.800.913.1299 Email: info@mediaspangroup.com Website: www.mediaspangroup.com
Nielsen Radio Services Provides marketing insights and data related to radio programming.
The Nielsen Company 85 Broad Street New York, NY 10003	Tel: 800.864.1224 Website: www.nielsen.com
NPR Digital Services Provides online applications, services and content for public radio stations.
NPR Digital Services 25 Thomson Place, 5th Floor Boston, MA 02210	Tel: 617.622.5400 Fax: 617.622.5498 Email: info@ds.npr.org Website: www.nprdigitalservices.org
NPR Labs Provides broadcast engineering consulting services, laboratory and field measurement of broadcast equipment and over-the-air signals, and consumer testing of audio quality and product usability.
NPR Labs 1111 North Capitol Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002	John Kean, Senior Technologist Tel: 202.513.2000 Fax: 202.513.3048 Email: jkean@npr.org Website: www.nprlabs.org
The Program Doctor The Program Doctor is a consulting firm that serves clients in the public service audio and video broadcast industry. Services include market analysis, program creation and improvement and talent search.
Jim Russell Productions 532 Ives Court Chapel Hill, NC 27514	Jim Russell, President and Owner Tel: 919.942.6950 \| 919.699.6797 Email: jim@programdoctor.com Website: http://www.programdoctor.com
Radio Research Consortium Provides audience data specifically to public radio stations. Also provides training and consulting services.

Radio Research Consortium PO Box 1309 Olney, MD 20830	Carl Nelson, Manager of Client Services Tel: 301.774.6686 Fax: 301.774.0976 Email: RRC@rrconline.org Website: www.rrconline.org
SFM Consulting, Inc. SFM Consulting provides marketing and consulting services, working with clients to get their programs heard by the largest possible audience. SFM Consulting also assists radio stations in the development of call-in talk programs.
SFM Consulting, Inc. 2579 John Milton Dr. Herndon, VA 20171	Steve Martin, Founder and President Tel: 703.715.0827 or 703.304.8479 Email: steve@sfmconsulting.com Website: www.sfmconsulting.com
SG Integrated Marketing Provides resources for market readiness, marketing plans, telemarketing, station relations, publicity, grant writing, and training.
SG Integrated Marketing 2511 Prince St., #7 Berkeley, CA 94705	Sheila D. Gerzoff, Director Tel: 510.540.0734 Fax: 510.849.4140 Email: sheila@sgintegratedmarketing.com
Tenner & Associates Provides marketing solutions and services related to garnering sponsorship.
Tenner & Associates 121 Quail Run Rd. Henderson, NV 89014	Lisa Tenner, President Tel: 702.454.9561 Cell: 702.496.3286 Fax: 702.398.9938 Email: Lisa@tennerandassoc.com Website: www.tennerandassoc.com
VisABILITY of Colorado Licensed supplier of fundraising premiums. Also provides e-commerce services, design consultation, and offshore sourcing.
VisABILITY of Colorado 443 Main Street Lyons, CO 80540	Tel: 303.823.0327 Fax: 303.823.0332 Email: info@visability.com Website: www.visability.com

Publications

These organizations publish useful information regarding developments in public broadcasting and beyond.

Public Radio Satellite System (PRSS) Satellite distribution network service open to producers and distributors of non-commercial programming.
Public Radio Satellite System (PRSS) NPR Distribution Division 1111 North Capitol Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20002	Tel: 202.513.2600 or 800.235.1212 Fax: 202.513.3035 Email: prssplanning@npr.org Website: www.prss.org
Neilsen Periodically releases research reports for the public broadcasting industry.
85 Broad Street New York, NY	Tel: 212.378.0400 Website: www.neilsen.com
Audience Research & Analysis Provides market and economic research information for public broadcasting and the arts.
Audience Research & Analysis 444 E. 86th St. New York, NY 10028	Tel: 212.472.2154 Fax: 212.628.5528 Email: info@audienceresearch.com Website: www.audienceresearch.com
Current Biweekly newspaper covering all news related to the public broadcasting industry.
Current 6930 Carroll Ave., Suite 350 Takoma Park, MD 20912	Karen Everhart, Senior Editor Tel: 301.270.7240, ext. 33 Fax: 301.270.7241 Email: karen@current.org Website: www.current.org
Foundation Center Publishes periodic reports, philanthropy newsletters, and research findings on developments in the nonprofit and fundraising sector.
Foundation Center 79 5th Ave. New York, NY 10003-3076	Laura Cascio, Fulfillment Manager Tel: 800.424.9836 Fax: 212.807.3677 Email: customerservice@foundationcenter.org Website: www.foundationcenter.org
Inside Radio Publishes daily radio industry news and maintains the M Street Database, a database of radio industry information and format statistics, as well as other radio-related products.
Inside Radio PO Box 567925 Atlanta, GA 31156	Gene McKay, General Manager Tel: 800.248.4242 Fax: 404.965.4131 Email: info@insideradio.com Website: www.insideradio.com
National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB) Offers several publications available for individual order.
National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB) 1308 Clear Fork Rd. Crawford, CO 81415	Sally Kane, CEO/President Tel: 970.279.3411 Email: administrator@nfcb.org Website: www.nfcb.org
NewBay Media Produces several publications, such as Radio World and TV Engineering, for those in the professional broadcasting industry. Also circulates e-newsletters.
NewBay Media 28 East 28th St., 12th Floor New York, NY 10016	Adam Goldstein, Vice President and Group Publisher Tel: 212.378.0400 Fax: 212.378.0470 Email: agoldstein@nbmedia.com Website: www.nbmedia.com
Radio Ink Bi-weekly magazine aimed at discussing management-related developments and ideas for operating radio stations.
Radio Ink 1901 S. Congress Ave Suite 118 Boyton Beach, FL 33426	Deborah Parenti, Executive Vice President/Radio, Streamline Publishing Tel: 561.655.8778 Email: parenti@aol.com Website: www.radioink.com
Radio Magazine Covers technology and offers technological expertise for radio industry professionals. Also includes editorial content.
Radio Magazine 5285 Shawnee Rd., Suite 100 Alexandria, VA 22312-2334	Chriss Scherer, Editor Tel: 212.378.0400 x531 Email: cscherer@radiomagonline.com Website: www.radiomagonline.com

Satellite and Transmission Services

These organizations provide assistance to broadcasters specifically related to satellite services and transmissions issues.

Allstate Tower, Inc. Provides services related to tower repair, maintenance, inspections, and installation.
Allstate Tower, Inc. PO Box 25 Henderson, KY 42419	Tel: 270.830.8512 Fax: 270.830.8475 Email: kroth@allstatetower.com Website: www.allstatetower.com
Comsearch Provides spectrum management and wireless engineering products and services.
Comsearch 19700 Janelia Farm Blvd. Ashburn, VA 20147	Tel: 703.726.5500 Fax: 703.726.5595 Email: customersupport@comsearch.com Website: www.comsearch.com
Electronics Research, Inc. Offers commercial and telecommunications broadcast products and transmission lines nationwide.
Electronics Research, Inc. 7777 Gardner Rd. Chandler, Indiana 47610	Joe Meleski, Director of Domestic Sales Tel: 812.925.6000 Fax: 812.925.4030 Email: joe@eriinc.com Website: www.eriinc.com
Imagine Communications Offers products, solutions, and services focused on meeting broadcasting needs of radio and television producers.
Imagine Communications 2600 Network Blvd. Suite 400 Frisco, TX 75034	Tel: 469.803.4900 Fax: 469.803.4899 Email: na-orders@imaginecommunications.com Website: www.imaginecommunications.com
International Datacasting (IDC) Provides end-to-end solutions and satellite distribution services for those in the media industry.
International Datacasting 50 Frank Nighbor Pl. Kanata, Ontario, Canada K2V 1B9	Tel: 613.596.4120 Fax: 613.596.4863 Email: sales@datacast.com Website: www.datacast.com
NPR Distribution Services Provides internet distribution, satellite transponder space, and communications solutions.
NPR Distribution Services 1111 North Capitol Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002	Joe Schifano, Director of Business Affairs Tel: 202.513.2619 or 800.235.1212 Fax: 202.513.3035 Email: linkup@npr.org Website: www.nprds.org
StreamGuys Offers systems and other services specifically related to streaming broadcasts and online content delivery.
StreamGuys 2212 Jacoby Creek Rd. Bayside, CA 95524	Jonathan Speaker Tel: 707.667.9479 \| 377.287.2938 Fax: 707.516.0009 Email: jspeaker@streamguys.com Website: www.streamguys.com
V-Soft Communications Offers broadcast engineering and consultation services including mapping, analysis, and evaluations.
V-Soft Communications 401 Main St., Suite 213 Cedar Falls, IA 50613	Doug Vernier, Telecommunications Consultant Tel: 319.266.8402 Fax: 319.432.7275 Email: info@v-soft.com Website: www.v-soft.com/web/services.html

Training

Are you looking for information on the Public Radio Engineers Certification Program? Please visit: prss.org/certification

These organizations provide either online or on-site training for those within the public radio industry.

4th Generation Systems Provides customizable skill and process development training programs, either through online instruction or classroom session.
4th Generation Systems 113 N. Grant St. Barrington, IL 60010	Tel: 847.381.7797 Fax: 847.381.7301 Email: info@4thgs.com Website: www.4thgenerationsystems.com
The Center for Sales Strategy, Inc. Provides consulting and training services for radio officials in sales, marketing, and management.
The Center for Sales Strategy, Inc. 610 W. DeLeon St. Tampa, FL 33606	Ellen Petuck, Client Service Coordinator Tel: 755.222.5550 Fax: 813.254.9222 Email: ellenpetuck@csscenter.com Website: www.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com
Foundation Center Offers both classroom training courses and webinars to help producers develop expertise in fundraising and in revenue optimization.
Foundation Center 79 5th Ave. New York, NY 10003-3076	Laura Cascio, Fulfillment Manager Tel: 800.424.9836 Fax: 212.807.3677 Email: customerservice@foundationcenter.org Website: www.foundationcenter.org
Greenwood Performance Systems, LLC. Provides broadcast-specific sales and management training, consultation, courses, and seminars.
Greenwood Performance Systems, LLC. 907 S. Detroit, Suite 720 Tulsa, OK 74120	Tel: 918.582.1713 Fax: 918.665.7233 or 800.378.2544 Email: info@greenwoodperformance.com Website: www.greenwoodperformance.com
Lipson & Co. Provides search services for executive recruiting for the broadcasting industry.
Lipson & Co. 10350 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 205 Los Angeles, CA 90025	Tel: 310.277.4646 Fax: 310.277.8585 Email: inquiries@lipsonco.com Website: www.lipsonco.com
National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB) Hosts an archive of webinars both for member stations and new public radio stations.
National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB) PO Box 16, 1308 Clear Fork Rd Crawford, CO 81415	Sally Kane, CEO/President Tel: 970.279.3411 Email: administrator@nfcb.org Website: www.nfcb.org
Public Radio Program Directors Association, Inc. (PRPD) Organizes training retreats for programmers as well as online webinars and small workshops.
Public Radio Program Directors Association, Inc. (PRPD) 38 Milford St. Hamilton, NY 13346	Arthur Cohen, President Tel: 315.824.8226 Fax: 315.824.8227 Email: info@prpd.org Website: www.prpd.org
Radio Research Consortium Provides audience data specifically to public radio stations. Also provides training and consulting services.
Radio Research Consortium 18200 Hillcrest Ave Olney, MD 20832	Carl Nelson, Manager of Client Services Tel: 301.774.6686 Fax: 301.774.0976 Email: RRC@rrconline.org Website: www.rrconline.org
SG Integrated Marketing Provides market readiness evaluations, marketing plans, telemarketing, station relations, publicity, grant writing, and training.
SG Integrated Marketing 2511 Prince St., #7 Berkeley, CA 94705	Sheila D. Gerzoff, Director Tel: 510.540.0734 Fax: 510.849.4140 Email: shelia@sgintegratedmarketing.com Website: www.sgintegratedmarketing.com
University Station Alliance Advocates for and advises university-licensed public radio stations.
University Station Alliance 1017 W. Brook Hollow Ct. Stillwater, OK 74075	Craig Beeby, Executive Director Tel: 405.624.1192 Email: craig.usa@att.net Website: www.us-alliance.org

Technical Resources

These organizations provide broadcasters with anything from replication services to digital solutions to sound production facilities.

Facilities
Solutions and Services

Facilities

Argot Studios Offers sound recording, ISDN studio, plus post production and location sound for broadcast and podcast. Special rates for public broadcasters.
Argot Studios 15 W. 26th St., Suite 12-R New York, NY 10010	Paul Ruest, Principle / Production Director Tel: 212.929.0088 Email: paul@argotstudios.com Website: www.argotstudios.com
Soundtrack New York Post Production sound house for film, television, advertising, and music. ADR, Voice Over Record, Film, Television, Music, and Advertising Mixing. Editing suites available.
Soundtrack New York 936 Broadway, 4th Floor New York, NY 10010	Maegan Hayward, COO Tel: 212.420.6010 Fax: 212.777.6403 Email: maegan.hayward@soundtrackny.com Website: www.soundtrackgroup.com

Solutions and Services

Allegiance Software Software and Cloud Solutions for Fundraising, Traffic and Billing, Auction, and Volunteer Management backed by 24/7/365 Support
Allegiance Software 3064 S. 49th St. Fargo, ND 58106	Ryan Sunram, Director of Sales Tel: 800.858.7654 Email: sales@allegiancesoftware.com Website: www.allegiancesoftware.com
Broadcast Tools, Inc. Designs and manufactures problem-solving tools and solutions for the broadcasting industry.
Broadcast Tools, Inc. 131 State St. Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284	Tel: 360.854.9559 Fax: 866.783.1742 Email: support@broadcasttools.com Website: www.broadcasttools.com
Forest Incentives, Ltd. Fundraising premium supplier, Direct-to-donor premium fulfillment services through Forest Direct, Station logo premiums, Media Replication (CDs, DVDs, Blu-Ray Discs), Book Printing and Art Services.
Forest Incentives, Ltd. 230 Fairhill St. Willow Grove, PA 19090	Tel: 215.659.1800 Fax: 215.659.1830 Email: support@forestincentives.com Website: www.forestincentives.com
Inergize Digital Provides digital revenue solutions to local media companies including websites, hyperlocal business directories, and mobile WAP, SMS and app solutions.
Inergize Digital 5001 American Blvd. West, Suite 400 Bloomington, MN 55437	Tel: 952.460.7600 Fax: 952.460.7603 Email: contact@inergizedigital.com Website: www.inergizedigital.com
International Datacasting (IDC) Provides end-to-end solutions and satellite distribution services for those in the media industry.
International Datacasting 50 Frank Nighbor Pl. Kanata, Ontario, Canada K2V 1B9	Tel: 613.596.4120 Fax: 613.596.4863 Email: sales@datacast.com Website: www.datacast.com
NextRadio + TagStation NextRadio is an initiative that allows smartphone users to receive radio broadcasts on their devices could be a driving force in attracting new listeners and retaining current ones – a major boon for public radio stations looking to expand their audiences.
NextRadio + TagStation 247 S. State St. Suite 700 Chicago, IL 60604	Tel: 866.986.8997 Email: support@tagstation.zendesk.com Website: http://tagstation.com/
Technet Systems Group Supplier and distributor of equipment for radio; also offers services related to installation, planning, and design of towers.
Technet Systems Group PO Box 422 Auburn, NH 03032	Toll-Free: 888.832.4638 Tel: 603.483.5365 Fax: 603.483.0512 Email: salesinfo@technetsystems.com Website: www.technetsystems.com
TM Studios Produces and distributes music-based products for broadcast media use.
TM Studios 2002 Academy Ln. Farmers Branch, TX 75234	Tel: 972.406.6800 Fax: 972.406.6890 Email: info@tmstudios.com Website: www.tmstudios.com
WireCAD Offers several solutions and online design tools for online graphics and page creation. Also provides custom development services.
WireCAD 1112 6th Street S Nampa, ID 83651	Tel: 866.273.5298 Fax: 208.468.8797 Email: sales@wirecad.com Website: www.wirecad.com

Underwriting

Underwriting, Funding and Grants

These organizations support radio program development, production, marketing, and promotion.

Aappleby Arganbright LLC Provides comprehensive fundraising solutions that integrate the products, services, tools, and expertise needed to build and operate a sustainer program to maximize sustainable revenue.
Aappleby Arganbright LLC 232 Banfil Street Saint Paul, MN 55102	Valerie Arganbright, partner Tel: 612.790.9732 Email: valerie@applebyarganbright.com Website: www.applebyarganbright.com
ACCESS International Provides fundraising, membership, and CRM software and related services for public broadcasters.
ACCESS International 1035 Cambridge St., Suite 22 Cambridge, MA 02141	Tel: 617.218.5000 Fax: 617.494.8645 Email: info@accessint.com Website: www.accessint.com
Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) Offers grants to public broadcasting entities.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) 401 9th St. N.W. Washington, DC 20004-2006	Kevin Martin, Vice President of Station Grants and Television Station Initiatives Tel: 202.879.9600 Email: press@cpb.org Website: www.cpb.org/radio
DEI DEI is a public radio fundraising and marketing service organization. Serving over 270 member stations.
Greater Public 401 N. 3rd St., Suite 370 Minneapolis, MN 55401	Doug Eichten, President Tel: 1.888.454.2314 Fax: 612.677.1508 Email: deichten@greaterpublic.org Website: www.greaterpublic.org
Foundation Center Maintains databases on grantmakers and grants; advances knowledge of philanthropy. Information available online, in five regional library/learning centers and 450 information centers nationwide.
Foundation Center 79 5th Ave. New York, NY 10003-3076	Tel: 212.620.4230 or 800.424.9836 Fax: 212.807.3677 Email: onlinelibrarian@foundationcenter.org Website: www.foundationcenter.org/
Lynn C. Kronzek & Associates Facilitates both creative brainstorming and strategic planning sessions; researches potential contributors; develops innovative program models; writes arts, cultural, and public affairs grant proposals; and, creates effective marketing materials.
Lynn C. Kronzek, Principal 145 S. Glenoaks Blvd., #240 Burbank, CA 91502	Lynn C. Kronzek, Principal Tel: 818.768.7688 Fax: 818.768.7648 Email: lckronzek@sbcglobal.net
National Endowment for the Arts Independent public agency of the United States government dedicated to supporting the arts.
National Endowment for the Arts 400 7^th Street, SW Washington, DC 20506	Tel: 202.682.5400 Email: webmgr@arts.gov Website: www.arts.gov
National Endowment for the Humanities Independent grant-making agency of the United States government dedicated to supporting research and preservation of public programs for the humanities.
National Endowment for the Humanities 400 7^th Street, SW Washington, DC 20506	Tel: 800.634.1121 \| 202.606.8400 Email: info@neh.gov Website: www.neh.gov
National Public Media National Public Media (NPM) is the corporate sponsorship sales team for all NPR network programs, NPR stations, PBS stations and the digital assets of NPR and PBS. NPM also operates Public Media Interactive, which includes a digital sales network of public media and nonprofit journalism sites and an outsourced ad operations service.
National Public Media 156 W. 56th St., Suite 903 New York, NY 10019	John King, NPR Sponsorship Tel: 202.513.2093 \| 212.265.5700 Email: sponsorship@nationalpublicmedia.com Website: www.nationalpublicmedia.com
OnAir Fundraising, LLC. Offers planning, script software, and consulting services for those planning on-air fundraisers.
OnAirFundraising LLC 5 Swallow Lane St. Paul, MN 55127	Roger Gomoll, President Tel: 651.797.2161 Email: info@onairfundraising.com Website: www.onairfundraising.com

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