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Empowering the broadcasting ecosystem through innovation and collaboration

Professionals and companies that make up the ATSC ecosystem interact to develop industry standards, to create valuable partnerships for commercial and public service entities, and to promote the benefits of broadcast services.

Exclusive Benefits

1. Shape Standards That Affect The Multimedia Broadcasting Industry

• Have early access to Standards and Recommended Practices as they are being developed.
• Participate in the standards process with contributions, comments and active reviewing as standards are being formulated.
• Submit proposals for new standards and start new projects in relevant ATSC groups.
• Engage in Planning Teams exploring new technologies and verticals that are emerging in the broadcast industry.
• Coordinate/harmonize with standards-setting bodies around the world.
• Update ATSC standards to improve the television viewing experience, expand public service capabilities, and foster new business opportunities.

For ATSC 3.0, there are currently 22 published Standards, 10 Recommended Practices, 2 Technology Group Reports, 2 Implementation Team Guidelines, and 6 Planning Team Reports, with others in process.

2. Access To Information On Atsc Standards Development

• Access to the flow of information through the ATSC members-only workspace (Causeway), including email reflectors, timely discussions, documents under development, meeting calendar, member ballots, member contacts and more.
• Monitor activities around the world that can impact the global digital terrestrial broadcasting ecosystem.
• Participate in any of the 17 Technical Specialist Groups, 8 Implementation Teams, 4 Planning Teams, and 3 Expert Groups that are shaping the future of digital terrestrial broadcasting.

3. Marketing And Networking Opportunities

• Opportunities for Exhibitor presence at key international trade shows (NAB – Las Vegas/USA – 1000+ booth visitors, annual NextGen Broadcast Meeting and Conference – USA – 250+ attendees, SET Expo – Sao Paulo/Brazil – 21,000+ attendees).
• Leverage ATSC staff or affiliated experts for tailored guidance on how best to integrate ATSC technologies into your business strategy.
• Options to increase your company’s visibility and exposure at ATSC demonstrations and events.
• Accelerate the international expansion of ATSC solutions through connections with experts around the world.
• Raise the profile of your organization and key personnel through leadership roles in the technology, planning and implementation groups.
• Increase visibility through select opportunities to make presentations to ATSC leadership.
• Members’ logo displayed on the ATSC website and new members highlighted in the monthly newsletter with an opportunity to provide a testimonial.
• Develop new verticals and markets through ATSC’s memberships in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)-Radiocommunication sector, Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI) and Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL/OAS) PCC.II (Radiocommunications).
• Leverage The Standard newsletter to raise your profile (readership of 9000+, ~30% open rate) via member spotlight features.
• Amplify your news through ATSC’s well-developed LinkedIn profiles, such as posts showcasing milestones, launches, and leadership (1000+ average number of organic impressions).

Additional Benefits (to support growth of ATSC and our members)

• Engage in the ongoing evaluation of evolving technologies that will influence the standards, such as understanding AI and other advanced technologies.
• Explore the potential for convergence and synergies between 3GPP’s 6G vision and broadcast/multicast services.
• Promote sustainability across various dimensions, including energy efficiency, content distribution, and resource management.
• Collaborate in R&D and pilot programs by getting involved in joint research initiatives, testbeds, and international pilot deployments to accelerate product development and deployment strategies.
• Access to webinars on cutting-edge developments in digital terrestrial broadcasting technologies.

Membership Options

1. ASTC Voting Members

• Any corporation or other business entity having a commercial interest directly and materially affected by standards development of ATSC – The Broadcast Standards Association.
• Any nonprofit organization whose members or activities are directly affected by the work of the ATSC.
• Government entities whose participation would be focused on technical standards.

If distinct divisions of an organization can demonstrate independent interests and authority to make independent decisions in the various areas of activity of ATSC, then each may apply for membership.

Members must have the qualifications to participate actively in the work of ATSC.

2. ATSC Observers

• Any individual, or any entity not eligible for membership in the Voting Class, who has an interest in the activities of ATSC may be accorded a membership in the Observer Class.

ATSC Membership Dues

ATSC membership dues are based on an organization’s annual revenue. Dues are invoiced annually, and pro-rated monthly if a member joins mid-year. For more details, see the ATSC Dues Policy.

Next Steps

Please apply online in the appropriate membership category. If you have any questions, please contact ATSC at 202.872.9160 or atsc@atsc.org.