News/Events Archives - Massachusetts Broadcasters Association

MBA, other associations file EAS modernization reply comments with FCC

Wednesday, September 30 by Jordan

In the Matter of Modernization of the Nation's Alerting Systems, PS Docket Nos. 25-224, 22-329, 15-91, and 15-94. The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, in combination with the state broadcasters associations of 49 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, filed Joint Reply Comments with... Read More.

MBA to name Boston 25’s Gene Lavanchy 2026 Broadcaster of the Year

Wednesday, September 23 by Jordan

The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association (MBA) will honor longtime Boston 25 (WFXT) anchor Gene Lavanchy with its prestigious Broadcaster of the Year Award at the association’s annual Sound Bites conference to be held November 19 at the Renaissance Framingham Hotel and Conference Center,... Read More.

FCC announces nationwide EAS test Nov. 17

Thursday, September 17 by Jordan

Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau announces nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) for November 17, 2026 The Federal Communications Commission announced on September 16, 2026 that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in coordination with the FCC will conduct a nationwide test... Read More.

NASBA, NAB FCC EAS cybersecurity webinar now available

Friday, August 21 by Jordan

The NAB and the National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations (NASBA) conducted a free webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 12 p.m. EDT to understand the new New FCC cybersecurity requirements for the Emergency... Read More.

MBA, SBAs file reply comments on FCC reg fees

Tuesday, June 16 by Jordan

In the Matter of Review of the Commission's Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2026, MD Docket No. 26-94. The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, in combination with the state broadcasters associations of 49 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, filed... Read More.

MBA joins 50-state letter supporting AI protections for journalists, personalities

Friday, June 12 by Jordan

The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association joined a letter to U.S. House and Senate leadership supporting the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (“NO FAKES”) Act. Read the full text of the letter below. Dear Leaders Thune and Schumer, Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries: On behalf... Read More.

Massachusetts Broadcasters Association inducts seven into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame

Friday, June 5 by Jordan

The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association (MBA) celebrated the careers of seven highly accomplished radio and television broadcasters on Thursday, June 4 at the Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center in Framingham, inducting them into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame (MBHOF). 2026 inductees are: the... Read More.

FCC Foreign Sponsorship Rule in Effect on June 7, But With a Major Change

Wednesday, May 27 by Jordan

By Scott Flick, Pillsbury Law Time moves slowly in the regulatory universe, at least until you are facing a deadline. It was in 2022 that I first wrote about the then-upcoming September 15,... Read More.

Seven from Radio and TV to be Inducted into MA Broadcasters Hall of Fame

Wednesday, March 25 by Jordan

The MA Broadcasters Association (MBA) will induct seven highly respected radio and television on-air personalities, broadcast journalists, and executives into its Hall of Fame on Thursday, June 4, at its annual Luncheon and Awards Ceremony at the Renaissance Framingham Hotel (formerly, the Sheraton Framingham). The... Read More.

RMLC Undergoes Major Changes

Friday, December 12 by Jordan

Nashville, TN, December 12, 2025. After conclusion of its annual meeting today, the Radio Music License Committee (RMLC) announced important organizational changes. At the meeting, its Chairman of eight years, Ed Atsinger (currently with Salem Media Group),... Read More.

MBA, state associations file comments on “modernizing EAS”

Wednesday, November 19 by Jordan

In the Matter of Modernizing of the Nation's Alerting Systems, PS Docket No. 25-224. The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, in combination with the state broadcasters associations of 49 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, filed Joint Reply Comments with the FCC which noted... Read More.

FCC filing deadline extension notices

Tuesday, November 18 by Jordan

Late yesterday the FCC released a number of notices clarifying post-government shutdown filing deadlines. Attached here is the main public notice stating that all filings are due today with several exceptions, including exceptions for broadcast filings in the Licensing and Management System, the Political File, and... Read More.

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