ABC
Network.

Ad Critic
All ads, all the time. And they do mean all ads. Collects nearly every TV commercial and makes them available on the Web. Watch Tiger Woods bounce that golf ball. Watch any darn ad you like. Search for ads. Find your favorites. Uses Apple Quick Time.

AJR media companies
Links to media companies, from American Journalism Review magazine.

AJR television affiliates
An excellent list of TV stations by network affiliation, from American Journalism Review magazine.

AJR television networks
An excellent list of TV networks, from American Journalism Review magazine.

All the links for public broadcasting
A thorough list of links to public television organizations, programs, streaming audio, e-mail and phone addresses, independent producers, audience research services, consultants and vendors, foundations and funding sources, congressional committees, and educational technology resources. From Current.

American Federation of Television & Radio Artists
"AFTRA represents actors and other professional performers, and broadcasters in television, radio, sound recordings, non-broadcast/industrial programming and new technologies such as interactive programming and CD ROMs." Site features information on local chapters and agents as well as publications and press releases.

AP Industry News
The weekly compilation of industry stories and briefs from the Associated Press.

Audio Video Current Awareness Services
Links to audio/video services for keeping up on the news, especially international events. By Gary Price.

B Roll Online
The television news photography web site.

BBC
Network.

Books about public broadcasting
An annotated list from current.

Broadcast Education Association
Professors, students and media professionals involved in education for careers in radio and television.

Broadcast links from BEA
Associations, networks, other links for broadcasters.

Broadcasting and Cable
Covering the radio and television industry, primarily for industry executives. Sister to TVinsite, Cablevision, Multichannel News.

C-SPAN
C-SPAN site. Links to video and audio of broadcasts.

Calendar of public broadcasting events
Journalism and industry conferences. From Current.

CBS
Network.

CNN
Network.

Current
The biweekly newspaper covering public TV and radio in the U.S. Check out the topic pages at the bottom of the main page: survey of shows in the pipeline, children's TV, people in the field, acronyms.

Gebbie Press
Another comprehensive directory of U.S. newspapers and broadcast stations.

Google news links

Hot Zones
Advice and tales of adventure for the international correspondent.

How public TV works
A collection of articles from Current.

I Want Media
News about the news and entertainment media. Updated seven days a week by Patrick Phillips, freelance journalist and corporate writer.

Independent Television Service
ITVS brings independently produced programs to television, programs that represent points of view not usually seen on commercial or public television. Focuses on minorities and children. Contains a schedule of currently televised projects, the show archive, funding applications, and community outreach programs.

Minorities in Broadcasting
Minorities in Broadcasting / Broadcasting Training Program offers online/audio training, a job bank, and other services for minorities.

Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program
Non-profit organization provides training opportunities to minority college graduates in radio/television news reporting and news management. Visit for a trainee application, contact information, and useful links. (Though could the Web design be any more annoying?)

MSNBC
Web home of NBC and The Washington Post, with links off the Business menu to Wall Street Journal articles for free.

National Assn of Multi-Ethnicity in Communications
Cable and telecommunications professionals.

National Association of Broadcasters
Official site links to research by NAB and current issues in broadcasting.

National Press Photographers Association
Short courses, News Photographer magazine, contests and workshops.

NBC
Network.

NewsLab
Training and advice for TV stations, especially on new ways of telling complex stories. And media biz headlines. Funded by the Park Foundation and affiliated with the Project for Excellence in Journalism.

NewsLink
Radio/TV sites, by area.

PBS Online
PBS site. Links to web pages of station programs, such as Washington Week in Review.

PBS's Media Matters
MEDIA MATTERS is a PBS series exploring contemporary journalism from the inside, providing new insight into how -- and how well -- the news media do their job. Included are synopses of recent programs, polls on specifics of media coverage, educational tools for teachers, and links.

Peabody Awards
George Foster Peabody Awards, the broadcast awards given by the Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia.

Peabody Awards Archive
Contains most radio and television entries to the George Foster Peabody Awards.

People in public broadcasting
A list from Current.

Power Reporting broadcast seminars
For producers, reporters, researchers and bookers. Power Reporting workshops are hands-on, practical training for journalists, focusing on daily and deadline reporting.

Public broadcasting acronym directory
A detailed list of organizations, from Current.

Public TV programs
A list from Current.

Radio and Television News Directors Association
RTNDA represents local and network news executives in broadcasting, cable and other electronic media in more than 30 countries. Gives the Murrow Awards. Its foundation supports research and training for news managers, reporters and producers, and educators and students.

Radio-Television News Directors Association
RTNDA represents local and network news executives in broadcasting, cable and other electronic media in more than 30 countries. The Association's magazine, Communicator, fellowship and scholarship information, an ethics workshop, news releases, a calendar of events, legal information- these are only a small fraction of the Web site.

Religion and public broadcasting
A collection of articles from Current, which covers public broadcasting.

Speech and Transcript Center
Links to speeches by government and corporate executives, TV and radio programs, government transcripts, historical papers. By Gary Price.

Surveys of Journalism and Mass Communication
Surveys of enrollment, salaries and labor markets in journalism and PR. From the University of Georgia.

Television News Center
A client list, articles, a calendar of coming events, and information on comprehensive programs to help media organizations and individuals meet the challenges of television journalism.

Television Stations -- U.S.
Search TV stations by state.

The Producer Page
A forum for TV news producers. Also job announcements, the Producer Book, other info. From Ohio University.

The World Wide Web Virtual Library -- Broadcasting
The most comprehensive Web library.

Thunder and Lightening News Service
Services for TV news organizations, from story development to computer-assisted reporting tips. By broadcast journalist Paul Skolnick.

TV associations links
List of trade and lobbying organizations. From Cable and Broadcasting magazine.

TV Jobs Broadcast Employment Services
Includes a job bank, resume post, resume tips, agent directory, salary database, and scholarship and fellowship information.

TV Jobs database
Broadcast employment.

TV network links
A long list of providers of cable and broadcast programming. From Cable and Broadcasting magazine.

TV operators links
A long list of cable and direct-broadcasting satellite service providers. From Cable and Broadcasting magazine.

TV vendors links
A long list of equipment manufacturers and related service providers in cable and broadcasting. From Cable and Broadcasting magazine.

Vanderbilt Television News Archive
Since August 5, 1968, The Television News Archive has systematically recorded, abstracted, and indexed national television newscasts. The collection is strong in news broadcasts and specials. Individuals may make videotape requests.

Visual Edge
A workshop for storytellers in the digital age.

Voice of America Pronunciation Guide
Nearly 2,000 foreign names and words, with phonetic spellings and the opportunity to hear them pronounced. Used by newscasters for Voice of America. Hearing the names pronounced requires speakers and the free Real Audio player.

World Wide Web Virtual Library -- Broadcasters
Lists broadcasters worldwide, newsgroups and museums. Also has a lengthy list of miscellaneous sources for broadcasters. Maintained by Jonathan Bowen.

Writers Guild of America
Represents writers in the motion picture, broadcast, cable and new media industries. Offers script registration and other services, and an online mentor service and FAQ on screenwriting.