Don’t get “Socked in the Shorts”

By Mark Levy, Revenue Development Resources Hold on, hold on – it’s not what you think! February 15th is Presidents’ Day. Beside a well-deserved day off, this day also means that selling time for the week will be shorter - 20% shorter. And shorter... Read More.

Several MBA programs open for 2021

Several new and returning programs are now open for MBA members in 2021. January 27 + 28 Rising Above Sales and Management Media Summit Featuring lessons from the best trainers in the business (Derron Steenbergen, Speed Marriott, Laurie Kahn, Bonnie Hagemann, Jamie Aplin, Jessica Jett-Hill, Joe Jordan,... Read More.

Credible threat to journalists ahead of Inauguration

This is unlikely to be news to any of you given the events at the Capitol in Washington last week but the Radio Television Digital News Association, the National Association of Broadcasters, and other organizations supporting journalists have learned about credible threats to journalists... Read More.

Your 2021 Budget – It’s Time to Think Differently

By Jay Meyers President and CEO, Broadcast Management and Technology   I truly learned about budgeting when I walked into a Department Head meeting at my first major market radio station a month after I became the program director.  The general manager announced it was time... Read More.

November RMT moved to Monday Nov. 2

In order to avoid any confusion or commotion surrounding the upcoming election, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency along with the State Emergency Communications Committee has elected to perform November’s Required Monthly Test on MONDAY November 2, rather than the previously scheduled Tuesday, November 3. The... Read More.

WMAS PD Jim Raimo passes away at 51

James (Jim) A. Raimo, 51, of Enfield, beloved husband and best friend of Jennifer (Haupt) Raimo, and loving father of Lucy and Nora Raimo, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Jim was born in Waterbury, son of... Read More.

NAB/RAB Radio Show Oct 5-9

The 2020 NAB/RAB Radio Show is headed online October 5th through 9th. Highlights include: Exclusive keynotes from Dave Ramsey, Rishad Tobaccowala and thought leaders shaping the future of media and advertising A CEO Town Hall... Read More.

Sound Bites headed online week of November 16

Dear MBA members,   This year has brought an almost unfathomable number of challenges to our radio and television members and to our communities.  COVID-19, civil unrest, a growing antagonism towards journalists, and an exceptionally divisive election cycle have made all of our jobs more difficult. It... Read More.

NAB releases new #WeAreBroadcasters PSAs

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the launch of new spots recognizing the importance of local radio and TV stations in delivering important news and information to their communities. The new spots highlight the role local broadcasters have played in providing fact-based reporting... Read More.