News/Events
Majority of House backs Local Radio Freedom Act
Massachusetts Representatives Stephen Lynch, William Keating, Michael Capuano, Katherine Clark, and Seth Moulton are among the 220 members of the House of Representatives supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. The LRFA is a non-binding resolution that opposes... Read More.
FCC releases initial report on 2017 nationwide EAS test
On December 7, the Federal Communications Commission released an initial report on the nationwide Emergency Alert System Test held on September 27 of 2017.
In total, more than 19,000 radio and TV broadcasters, cable systems and other... Read More.
Beasley Radio Talent Institute June 4 – 18, 2018
Attention college students and recent graduates pursuing a career in radio!
The National Radio Talent System will be conducting the Beasley Radio Talent Institute on the campus of Emerson College in Boston from June 4-18, 2018. The... Read More.
Longtime newsman Philip Levy passes away
Philip Levy passed away on Saturday, November 25th. From the BostonGlobe:
Born in Portland, ME, Phil was a graduate of Portland High School, then, attended Emerson College in Boston earning a degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Phil would soon... Read More.
WWLP-TV’s Bill Pepin named 2017 Broadcaster of the Year
Bill Pepin, Vice President and General Manager of Nexstar Media’s WWLP-TV in Chicopee, MA was named 2017 Broadcaster of the Year by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association (MBA). The award, the Association’s highest honor, was presented... Read More.
Dozens of awards handed out at Sound Bites 2017
MA stations receive accolades for work in news, sports, advertising and public service
Awards were handed out to broadcast radio and television stations in fourteen categories at the Sound Bites Awards sponsored by the Massachusetts Broadcaster’s Association on Thursday, November 2 at the Framingham... Read More.
Sen. Markey signs letter advocating no change in advertising deductibility
Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey has co-signed a bipartisan letter from Senator John Boozman (R-AR) and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) to Senate leadership advocating for no changes to the deductibility of advertising in any tax reform. The letter... Read More.
Proponents testify in favor of “Reporter Shield Law”
On Monday October 16, the Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing that included H.762 "An Act Providing Against Compelled Disclosure of Certain Information by the New Media" also known as the "Free Flow of Information Act.
Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Executive Director Jordan Walton,... Read More.
Today’s the Day: Nationwide EAS Test and Form 2 Deadline Arrive
By Lauren Lynch Flick, Pillsbury Law
Earlier this week, the FCC and FEMA released a final reminder that this year’s nationwide test of the Emergency Alert... Read More.
NAB Announces Contract Extension for Gordon Smith
WASHINGTON, DC -- NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in the position until March 31, 2023, NAB Joint Board Chair Caroline Beasley announced today.
Smith joined NAB... Read More.
Scholarship for prospective broadcast engineers available
The Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers awards cash scholarships each Spring and Fall to junior, senior and graduate engineering students who have an intention to pursue a career in telecommunications engineering.
Through its Scholarship Committee, AFCCE also administers... Read More.
