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INSIDE RUNDOWN ON SIX TRADE GROUPS
^ Here's how NAB, TIO, TvB, RAB, BMI, SKA operate, who their major officers are, how they are financed, how they spend their monies, and who their members are. Although most of these six have same membership, functions are varied
J ust what are the functions of our numerous trade associations? Although each is geared specifically to a major area, there's considerable confusion even inside the industry on what each does, how they are financed, who is the membership.
In the charts on these pages, sponsor explains at a glance the major points on six industry groups, TvB, RAB, BMI, SRA, NAB, and TIO.
All six are basically supported by
Broadcast Music Inc.
OFFICERS^ Chairman — Sydney M. Kaye; president — Carl Haverlin; vice presidents — Robert J. Burton, Jean Geiringer,: Glenn R. Dolberg, Robert Sour; comptroller — Edward J. Molinelli.
BUDGET: about $10 million income a year from which royalties are paid.
MEMBERSHIP: most U.S. tv and radio stations.
DUES: none. BMI was financed originally by stock investments of approximately 600 broadcasters. Average investment was $500.
MAJOR ACTIVITIES: negotiates performing rights licenses with radio and tv broad
casters on behalf of certain composers of music. Founded in 1940 by approximately
600 broadcasters. Prepares and distributes radio programs, pamphlets and brochures
Carl Haverlin as public service to broadcaster members.
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National Assn. of Broadcasters
OFFICERS: Chairman — Clair R. McCullough; president — Gov. LeRoy Collins; sec'y-treas. — Everett E. Revercomb; vice president for radio — John F. Meagher; vice president for tv — vacant; vice president for government affairs — Vincent 1 Wasilewski; vice president for industry affairs — Howard H. Bell.
BUDGET: No figures available.
MEMBERSHIP: 1,763 am radio stations; 595 fm radio stations; 380 tv stations; foui radio networks; three tv networks; 123 associate members.
DUES: Radio stations dues are determined by a formula based on a station's nel sale of time for each preceding calendar year. Tv stations dues are 20% of the highest published hourly rate per month.
MAJOR ACTIVITIES: "The object shall be to foster and promote the developmenl of the arts of aural and visual broadcasting in all its forms; to protect its members in every lawful and proper manner from injustices and unjust exactions; to en courage and promote customs and practices which will strengthen and maintain the industry to the end that it may best serve he public." (Article 11, NAB By-Laws.;
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17 july 1961