National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) - News, position statements, research, information and resources from major industry organization of broadcasters.
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) - An organization for motion picture and television engineers. Resources, job opportunities, conference info and information about membership.
SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering is dedicated to advancing the scientific research and engineering applications of optics, photonic, imaging and optoelectronic technologies through international conferences, education programs and publications.
Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) - Offers a range of services to members including technology updates, idea exchanges, training, examinations and certification.
BKSTS - The Moving Image Society - Support for those working with moving images in any media. Includes information on the society, its events, careers advice and details of training courses.
Canadian Association of Broadcasters - Represents broadcasters, private radio and television stations, networks and specialty services to the federal government. Information on industry-wide strategic plans and members.
Audio Engineering Society (AES) - The professional association offers publications on audio standards (liable to pay costs). Including information about AES Conferences and Conventions.
Royal Television Society (RTS) - Representing public service television and scientific advancement.
European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) - Seeks to produce the telecommunications standards that will be used throughout Europe and beyond.
Digital Television Group - Promotes digital television in all its forms (terrestrial, satellite and cable) - based in the UK with a world view.
International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers (IABM) - Represents manufacturers and suppliers of broadcast and media technology products and services.
European Broadcasting Union (EBU) - At the forefront of research and development of new broadcast media, and has led or contributed to the development of many new digital standards. Includes publications, corporate video and news.
Office of Communications (Ofcom) - The independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries. Includes sections on codes and guidelines, consultations, consumer guides and research.
Digital Broadcasting Australia (DBA) - Provides its members and consumers with information about digital TV commencement dates and coverage. Also covers the functionality and availability of equipment, retailer locations and services to be broadcast.
Society of Television Lighting Directors (STLD) - Offers information about lighting technology and equipment for the television industry.
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) - The ITU is responsible for the standardization of telecommunications. Providing News, comprehensive databases on telecom standardization, telecom development and radiocommunication.
Cable Europe - European Cable Communications Association groups all the leading European broadband cable communications operators and their national trade associations throughout Europe. Provides publications, press releases and is introducing Cable Congress.
Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association (SBCA) - Represens the satellite industry in America. Provides information about membership and events.
Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) - An international organization establishing broadcasting standards for digital (including high-definition and data broadcasting) television. Provides press releases and many technology papers.
Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) Project - An international organization partnering with ETSI/CENELEC/EBU for the development of digital television standards for terrestrial, satellite and cable broadcasting. Many fact sheets are available.
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