Mission

To identify "Best in Class" broadcasting business processes, which, when implemented, will lead member companies to exceptional performance.

Objectives

To conduct benchmarking studies of important broadcasting processes.

To create a cooperative environment where full understanding of the performance and enablers of "best in class" broadcasting processes can be obtained and shared at reasonable cost.

To use the efficiency of the association to obtain process performance data and related best practices from regarding broadcasting.

To support the use of benchmarking to facilitate broadcasting process improvement and the achievement of accuracy, timeliness and efficiency.

Membership

The scope of BBA™ membership includes individuals who work in broadcasting companies.

Company membership will be considered with respect to compliance with BBA™ mission, goals and operating guidelines, as well as, qualification of the organization within the scope of membership.

Participation in specific efforts will be optional and open only to members with costs shared by the participants. Members pay only if they join a specific study. Currently, membership in BBA™ is free. We reserve the right to review membership applications and to make the final decision whether or not to accept any application. Consulting firms are ineligible for membership.

Benefits of Membership

Studies:

BBA™ will identify and present to members opportunities to participate in Benchmarking studies on various topics addressing issues of importance to broadcasting functions.

There are two types of Benchmarking studies provided:

Consortium studies are offered to the membership as a whole with costs divided.

Single company sponsored studies addressing the interest of one member company can be offered to other selected members for no fee.

The association will also support internet service provision benchmarking efforts:

Research - Access public and private databases.

Identify study participants - Top companies in internet service provision.

Collect data - Manage response collection with the participants as a third party.

Lead site visits - Structured with best participants.

Roundtables:

Interest group roundtables will be organized throughout the year. Members will pay a nominal fee to join real and virtual roundtable discussions that address specific broadcasting processes.

Cost:

Currently, membership in BBA™ is FREE!  Costs of studies are shared by the participants.