PITTSBURGH, April 7, 2021 – ACA Connects President and CEO Matthew M. Polka issued the following statement on news that National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) President and CEO Gordon Smith is stepping down later this year:
“ACA Connects salutes NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith on his service over the past 12 years as leader of the National Association of Broadcasters. Although free TV broadcasters and traditional pay-TV providers have had their policy differences on occasion, Sen. Smith’s leadership has permitted us, at times, to be able to set aside those differences and produce win-win outcomes that benefit the American public.”
“We wish Sen. Smith the best of luck as he looks ahead to new adventures.”
About ACA Connects: America’s Communications Association – Based in Pittsburgh, ACA Connects is a trade organization representing more than 600 smaller and medium-sized, independent companies that provide broadband, phone and video services to nearly 8 million customers primarily located in rural and smaller suburban markets across America. Through active participation in the regulatory and legislative process in Washington, D.C., ACA Connects’ members work together to advance the interests of their customers and ensure the future competitiveness and viability of their businesses. For more information, visit: https://www.acaconnects.org