VAB has created a comprehensive set of resources for the TV and radio departments that need the most support during the COVID-19 response. Now with separate pages updated daily for News Depts, Sales, Operations/Programming and Owners/GMs.

News Department Resources

“News Media” declaration and what that means, Poynter Institute Articles, FCC Announcement about News Sharing and more

Sales Resources:

Free webinars April 14th, 15th & 16th, Free Coronavirus Ad Swap Creative, Access to P1 Learning Courses, Best Practices by RDR’s Mark Levy and more

Operations/Programming Resources:

Resources from Jacobs Media, Radio Ink, NAB, downloadable PSAs, DHS letters, FCC Scam page link and more

Owner/General Manager Resources:

Small Business Grant & Loan information, Relief from multiple FCC deadlines, NAB COVID-19 Advocacy in DC and more

For Everyone:

Take Care of Yourself Mentally: ideas to lessen anxiety and stress and keep you grounded

Things To Do With Your Kids: ideas for parents who are going crazy trying to get work done with our kids home from school!

Broadcasters Foundation of America gives grants to men and women in the radio and television broadcast profession who find themselves in acute financial need due to a critical illness, accident, advanced age or other serious misfortune.

VT Department of Health 

Center for Disease Control

If you have a question or want to suggest a topic or a resource not already covered, email vab@vab.org