News/Events
MBA launches 2016-2017 Student Broadcaster Scholarships
The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association is once again giving its member stations an opportunity to solidify the future of broadcasting by participating in the 2016-2017 MBA Student Broadcaster Scholarship Program.
Each year the MBA awards... Read More.
MBA files several joint comments to FCC in 2015
Each year the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association files comments on numerous Federal Communications Commission proceedings on behalf of our members. The following is a list of the FCC proceedings in which the MBA jointly participated in 2015 thanks to Washington counsel of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw... Read More.
2015 Sound Bites event a huge success!
Last month the MBA held its fourth annual Sound Bites event at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel and Conference Center. This year’s annual meeting and mingling event featured dueling sales seminars, a keynote address from Greater Media Chairman and CEO Peter Smyth, music from Country... Read More.
Radio veteran Candy O’Terry named 2015 MBA Broadcaster of the Year
Medford, MA (November, 13 2015) – Candy O’Terry, respected Boston radio personality and advocate for women in media, was named the 2015 Broadcaster of the Year by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association (MBA). The award was presented at Sound Bites, the Association’s awards night... Read More.
2015 Sound Bites Awards held by Massachusetts Broadcasters Association
MA stations receive accolades for work in news, sports, advertising and public service
Medford, MA (November, 13 2015) – Awards were handed out to broadcast stations in twelve categories at the Sound Bites Awards sponsored by the Massachusetts Broadcaster’s Association on Thursday, November 12 at... Read More.
Advocacy efforts a constant for MBA
There are a number of ongoing legislative issues facing broadcasters both in Boston and in Washington DC.
For our television members we are facing an effort by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler to end “exclusivity” rules for local broadcasters. The end of these rules... Read More.
MA stations fare well during FEMA EAS test
A survey of Massachusetts licensed radio and television broadcasters following the September 16 FEMA Regional EAS test suggests that the majority of broadcast stations in the Commonwealth received and forwarded the "NPT" code test without incident.
The... Read More.
Sound Bites 2015 set for November 12
Sound Bites, the Massachusetts Broadcasters Associations Annual Meeting and Mingling Event is growing again in 2015!.
We’ve dubbed this year the “Year of the Salesperson” and our seminars prove it. Sound Bites will feature a radio-specific sales seminar from RAB as well as a TV-specific... Read More.
New England First Amendment Institute to be in Dedham 10/18-10/20
The New England First Amendment Institute will be held October 18 through 20 in Dedham, MA. This annual three-day investigative journalism workshop is provided to 25 New England journalists at no cost and... Read More.
Several MA reps record NAB PSAs
Massachusetts Representatives Joseph Kennedy III, Jim McGovern, Seth Moulton, Richard Neal and Niki Tsongas have recorded Public Service Announcements through the National Association of Broadcasters Congressional PSA Campaign. The NAB has offered this opportunity to our members of Congress for the last 30 years... Read More.
MA to participate in regional EAS test
New England states will be participating in a voluntary test of the Emergency Alert System this fall. The test will send a National Periodic Test (NPT) message through IPAWS.
The test, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),... Read More.
