LPTV Broadcasters Association Launches

The LPTV Broadcasters Association is a new, nonprofit industry organization representing low-power, translator and Class A TV stations. The membership includes station owners, brokers, law firms, consulting and engineering communities. The new group aims to be “a key link to the nation’s legislators and policymakers.”

Frank Copsidas, founder and president of the LPTV Broadcasters Association, said: “The association will continue to build on the legacy of Mike Gravino and work of the LPTV Spectrum Rights Coalition/Next Gen TV Coalition. With a successful track record of developing owned and operated LPTV and Class A stations, we have advisory expertise available to deliver growth. The LPTV advisory service also extends to building out broadcast stations to reach their maximum coverage and value. With its brokerage capabilities the association will bring together both buyers and sellers of LPTV and Class A television broadcast stations throughout the U.S.A.”

With an estimated 5,000 stations in cities and communities across every state, the new association hopes to play a key role in communicating the scope and potential of LPTV to the financial community through outreach and PR and as well as being the collective voice on legislative and government related issues working alongside the NAB and with its own lobbyist resources.

Michael Lee, former chairman and managing director of the International Advertising Association (IAA) and the LPTV Broadcasters Association’s new executive director said: “The association’s community position will be heard when there is a need for lobbying, or the impassioned promotion or defense of the industry. The association intends to contribute towards, curate and articulate the ongoing rules, regulations and trending issues and opportunities of an increasingly complex security focused communications landscape. Working for our members is the world and contribution of The LPTV Broadcasters Association.”

The LPTV Broadcasters Association will hold its inaugural reception at NAB 2021 at The Westgate Las Vegas Resort on Sunday, Oct. 10, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Funding for the LPTV Broadcasters Association comes from membership dues, sponsors and station brokerage.