National Association of Broadcasters
Media & Entertainment · Registrant & Client
National Association of Broadcasters's Federal Lobbying Record
National Association of Broadcasters's disclosed federal lobbying spend of $78.9M places it among the top-tier spenders tracked here — organizations that put real, recurring dollars behind their federal advocacy. Spending at this level usually involves a dedicated in-house team, multiple outside firms, and steady quarterly filings rather than one-off campaigns tied to a single bill.
Across the 5-year window from 2020 to 2024, National Association of Broadcasters's annual disclosed lobbying spend has climbed modestly — from $14.1M in 2020 to $15.9M in 2024, a change of +12%. Step-changes of this size often coincide with major bills moving through Congress, regulatory rulemakings affecting the organization's industry, or a leadership change in the relevant committee.
National Association of Broadcasters's disclosed lobbying covers 6 general issue areas — a moderate footprint. Filers in this range tend to engage on a coherent cluster of related topics rather than spreading effort across the federal agenda.
16 of 53 lobbyists reported by National Association of Broadcasters (30%) disclose prior federal government service. That share is common at established government affairs operations that explicitly hire from agency and committee staff.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Gerald E. Cassidy (Former Director of Policy, Department of Energy); Tony C. Podesta (Former Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. House of Representatives); Daniel P. Anderson (Former Deputy Secretary of Defense). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Media & Entertainment sector, National Association of Broadcasters ranks #1 of 2 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is National Association of Broadcasters at $78.9M; the sector average is $54.4M. National Association of Broadcasters's $78.9M sits 45% above the sector average.
National Association of Broadcasters's LobbySpend Influence Score of 63/100 (grade B) reflects significant federal lobbying reach. The score blends disclosed total spend, issue breadth, and revolving-door connections — lobbyists with prior federal government service. A B-grade typically means the organization is well above average on at least two of those three signals, with sustained activity over multiple years rather than a one-off spike.
Every figure above is sourced from Senate lobbying disclosure filings submitted under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. Per-issue dollar splits and covered-position flags are filer-reported and may be amended after initial submission.
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| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | National Association of Broadcasters | COMTAXGOV | 2 | $3.8M |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | National Association of Broadcasters | CPTCOMGOV+2 | 3 | $3.4M |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | National Association of Broadcasters | TECCOMART+2 | 3 | $3.8M |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | National Association of Broadcasters | ARTCOMCPT+2 | 3 | $4.5M |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | National Association of Broadcasters | TAXCPTTEC | 4 | $4.3M |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | National Association of Broadcasters | ARTCPTCOM+1 | 1 | $3.4M |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | National Association of Broadcasters | TAXCPTART+1 | 4 | $4.1M |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | National Association of Broadcasters | TECCPTART+1 | 1 | $4.3M |
National Association of Broadcasters Lobbying FAQ
National Association of Broadcasters has spent $78.9M on federal lobbying across 6 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
National Association of Broadcasters lobbies on 6 policy issues, including Communications/Broadcasting, Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Telecommunications, Taxation. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
National Association of Broadcasters has an Influence Score of 63/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
National Association of Broadcasters employs 53 registered lobbyists, of whom 16 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
National Association of Broadcasters has contacted 9 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Commerce, Environmental Protection Agency, Dept of Transportation.
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Lobbying data is sourced from quarterly Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings with the Senate Office of Public Records. Influence Scores combine total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%). Filings may be amended after initial submission.