TVB

What TVB does

TVB is the not-for-profit trade association representing America's local commercial broadcast television industry, founded in 1953 and headquartered at 120 Wall Street, New York. The organization serves U.S. television stations, broadcast groups, advertising sales reps, syndicators, international broadcasters, and industry associate members through a membership-based model that bundles research, advocacy, training, and business development support. Its member roster spans the largest U.S. broadcast groups and station owners, with on-site logo galleries showing affiliates and groups including NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, Sinclair, Hearst, Scripps, Tegna, Nexstar, and others.

TVB's product portfolio is a B2B services and research platform rather than a software product. Core offerings include TVBU Sales University (a free online sales certification with AE Sales Training and Category Sales Certification tracks), Business Development Consulting Services (regional consultants providing in-market advertiser presentations and sales training), a syndicated Research Studies suite (Purchase Funnel, Media Comparisons, Sports Survey, Local News, SVOD studies), TVB Insights (weekly performance newsletter), Ad Spend & Analytics tools, vertical-specific hubs for Automotive and Political advertising, and the TIP Transaction Standard — an industry-wide initiative to standardize and automate local broadcast ad buying/selling workflows. The TIP initiative, along with exclusive Nielsen Gauge analysis that TVB simplifies and re-frames for advertiser-relevant demographics, represents the organization's most technology-adjacent initiatives, though TVB itself does not publish or market a developer API or SDK.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual membership dues (Broadcast Membership and Industry Associate Membership tiers, with pricing not publicly disclosed) supplemented by event registrations (Forward Conference, Executive Summit, Virtual Sales Conference) and webinar programming. The organization employs a Business Development team that conducts direct outreach to acquire and retain station and advertiser members. As a 501(c)-style trade association, TVB does not publish financial statements and operates with 11–50 employees, funding operations through member subscriptions rather than external investment.

Name

TVB

Legal name

Television Bureau of Advertising, Inc.

Website

https://tvb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TVB is a not-for-profit trade association founded in 1953 representing America's local broadcast television industry, serving TV stations, broadcast groups, agencies, and advertisers with syndicated research, sales training certification (TVBU), business development consulting, and industry advocacy around Nielsen measurement and the TIP transaction standard.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Broadcast Television Trade Association

NAICS

Media Representatives (541840), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

B2B / Industrial Market Research (MPAAALAA)

Keywords

• Broadcast television advertising
• Industry research insights
• Advertising sales training
• Media measurement analytics
• Trade association membership

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: TVB generates revenue primarily through membership dues from broadcast members (TV stations, broadcast groups) and industry associate members. Membership fees are determined by TVB and paid annually. Industry Associate Membership is granted for 12 months and renews automatically.
2. Events and Conferences: Revenue generated from event registrations including the annual Forward Conference, Executive Summit, and Virtual Sales Conference.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TVB is a not-for-profit trade association representing America's local broadcast television industry. It provides member TV stations, broadcast groups, agencies, and advertisers with industry research, measurement analytics, business development consulting, sales training certifications (TVBU), and advocacy resources to promote broadcast TV advertising dollars across on-air, online, and mobile platforms.

Product overview

TVB (Television Bureau of Advertising) is a not-for-profit trade association representing America's local broadcast television industry. Rather than a single software product, TVB operates as a membership-based resource platform offering a portfolio of interconnected services: TVBU Sales University (free AE Sales Training and Category Sales Certification courses for broadcast TV sellers), Business Development Consulting Services (regional consultants providing personalized sales support), a Research Studies suite (Purchase Funnel Study, Media Comparisons Study, Sports Survey, and seasonal/holiday reports providing data-backed media insights), TVB Insights (weekly newsletter with performance metrics), Ad Spend & Analytics tools (market spend data and advertiser rankings), Webinars & Events (on-demand and live expert-led content), Automotive Advertising Insights (auto-specific research and monthly snapshots), Political Advertising Resources (election guides and voter studies), and the TIP Transaction Standard (industry standardization initiative for ad transaction automation). The platform serves TV stations, broadcast groups, advertising sales reps, syndicators, and advertisers across linear and digital platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TVBU Sales University Free online sales certification program for TVB broadcast members consisting of AE Sales Training (7-8 hours, 18 classes, 40 videos covering media allocation strategy, prospecting, competitive positioning, and streaming trends) and Category Sales Certification courses. Graduates earn TVBU certification badges and gain access to one-on-one consulting sessions with TVB Business Development team.
• Business Development Consulting Services Personalized consulting including 1:1 advertiser consulting calls, in-person or virtual client meetings, in-market group advertiser presentations (including signature TVB Road Show), and station sales training for local and national accounts across categories including automotive.
• Research Studies and Reports Portfolio of syndicated research including Purchase Funnel Study, Media Comparisons Study, Sports Survey, SVOD Study, Local News Study, and seasonal/holiday studies providing data-backed insights on media usage, audience behavior, and cross-platform performance for advertisers and broadcasters.
• TVB Insights Weekly newsletter delivering TV performance metrics and research updates to broadcasters and advertisers, including weekly PDF reports with market analysis and industry trends.
• Ad Spend & Analytics Tools and reports breaking down national and market-level ad spend, political campaign allocations, revenue trends, and advertising dollar flows including Top 25 Spot TV Categories, MediaRadar data analysis, and BIA Advisory Services integration.
• Webinars & Events On-demand and live webinar hub featuring industry leader discussions, data-driven insights, executive summits, and VOD content covering audience behavior, media trends, measurement, technology, political advertising, and revenue growth.
• Automotive Advertising Insights Auto-focused content hub offering webinars, industry updates, monthly auto snapshots (PowerPoint and PDF), research, and thought leadership highlighting how broadcast TV fuels consumer consideration and dealership growth.
• TIP Transaction Standard Collaborative industry initiative developed by broadcasters, agencies, and technology partners to unify and automate the buying and selling of local broadcast advertising through a unified framework.
• Political Advertising Resources Planning resources for stations and sales teams preparing for political campaigns including 2026 Media Comparisons Voter Deck, Voter Funnel Study, Vantage Point analysis, Guide to the 2026 Political Races, CMAG Political Spending data, and election information.

Quantifiable outcome

• Broadcast TV delivers 40.97 million impressions for playoff games vs. 29.87 million for streaming (Amazon Prime Video Jan. 10 playoff game comparison)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• NAB (National Association of Broadcasters)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2026TVB conducted a survey commissioned by NAB examining sports fan preferences for broadcast TV over streaming. Findings support NAB's advocacy ahead of FCC inquiry into sports rights migration from broadcast to streaming. Partnership focuses on ensuring live sports remain available on local broadcast television as free and accessible option.
• NielsencoreTechnology or Integration · 15 January 2026TVB analyzes Nielsen viewership data to demonstrate broadcast television's superiority over streaming platforms for NFL audiences. TVB provides its own analysis of Nielsen's Gauge report data, simplifying it to focus on target demographics advertisers need.
• Ad CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Ad Council partnered with NHTSA and TVB to launch the 22nd annual Project Roadblock campaign promoting awareness about buzzed driving dangers during holiday season. Campaign utilizes local broadcast TV stations donating airtime for PSAs, reaching nearly all U.S. households.
• NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025NHTSA partnered with Ad Council and TVB for the 22nd annual Project Roadblock campaign against buzzed driving. TVB provides local broadcast TV station network for PSA distribution.
• CIMM (Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2025CIMM and TVB released a joint study analyzing local viewing measurement across platforms and identifying significant data gaps. Study highlights that 20% to 30% of local viewing is not currently captured accurately. Partnership aims to improve measurement standards through industry collaboration.
• Cox AutomotiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCox Automotive (Erin Keating, Executive Analyst, Economics & Industry Insights) co-presents with TVB on automotive market discussions including the Automotive State of the State webinar series.
• Dubai Racing ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDubai Racing Club partners with Racecourse Media Group and HBA Media for Dubai World Cup broadcast production and distribution to 170 countries.
• Racecourse Media GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Dubai Racing Club and HBA Media for Dubai World Cup 'World Feed' production and global distribution.
• HBA MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Dubai Racing Club and Racecourse Media Group for Dubai World Cup broadcast production.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Association of Broadcasters (NAB): The trade association for U.S. broadcasters, NAB is the most direct peer to TVB. NAB represents broadcast stations on regulatory and policy matters (FCC, Congress), while TVB focuses on advertising-side research and BD; the two organizations frequently partner (e.g., the 2026 sports fan survey commissioned by NAB with TVB analysis).
• Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB): RAB is the trade association that serves as the sales and marketing arm of the radio industry — the audio-side analog to TVB. Its business model (membership dues from stations, research, training, BD consulting, certification) and audience (advertisers/agencies seeking radio reach data) closely mirror TVB's structure and value proposition.
• Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA): OAAA is the trade body for out-of-home (OOH) advertising, with a near-identical operating model to TVB: represents a traditional ad-supported medium, sells memberships, publishes research proving medium effectiveness, and runs sales-training and BD programs for member operators and their agency clients.

Broad incumbents

• Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB): IAB is the larger, established trade association for digital advertising. While TVB is medium-specific (broadcast TV) and IAB is medium-agnostic (digital), both operate on the same playbook — research, standards, advocacy, training, and BD on behalf of members — and increasingly compete for advertiser attention as CTV blurs the linear/digital boundary.
• American Association of Advertising Agencies (4A's): The 4A's is the trade association for U.S. advertising agencies. Like TVB, it provides member services (training, research, advocacy, events) but on the agency/buy-side rather than the media/sell-side. They share advertiser-relations muscle and increasingly overlap on TVB's agency-targeted programs.
• Association of National Advertisers (ANA): ANA represents major brand advertisers — the demand side of broadcast TV ad buying. While its function is distinct from TVB's, ANA produces media-effectiveness research (e.g., MasterClasses, Cannes Lions insights) that competes for the same advertiser attention TVB's research targets, making it an adjacent incumbent.
• Comscore: Comscore is a media measurement and analytics company that competes with Nielsen as a data provider and offers services that overlap with TVB's measurement-analytics franchise. As TVB's research credibility depends on reliable third-party data, Comscore is both a potential partner and a competitive threat to TVB's analytical positioning.

Emerging players

• BIA Advisory Services: BIA Advisory Services is a specialized research and advisory firm focused on local advertising revenue forecasting — a research domain that directly overlaps with TVB's Ad Spend & Analytics product. BIA is integrated into TVB's tools, but it is also a potential substitute vendor for stations seeking independent market data.
• MediaRadar: MediaRadar is a media-intelligence platform that tracks advertising spending across traditional and digital channels. It overlaps with TVB's ad spend analytics and provides competitive intelligence to advertisers and agencies that TVB also serves, making it a partial substitute/competitor in the local-TV measurement space.
• CIMM (Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement): CIMM is an industry coalition focused on improving cross-platform audience measurement — a domain where TVB is also active. The two organizations have partnered (joint 2025 study on local viewing measurement gaps) but CIMM's measurement standards work represents both a collaboration and an adjacent capability that could eventually rival TVB's analytical role.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tma-resources
• Instagraminstagram.com/tvb_intel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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