Marijuana advertising to hit Bay State
Many of you, by now, have seen the new ad for "MarijuanaDoctors.com" that is set to roll out on Comcast in New Jersey this month, followed by... Read More.
News/Events
P1+ Live Assist Sales Training is the newest MBA benefit
The newest benefit of being a member of the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association is here – P1+ Live Assist Sales Training!
While the MBA currently offers... Read More.
Broadcasting scholarship winner lands with The Sports Hub
Each year the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association gives out thousands of dollars in scholarships to the best and brightest college students in Massachusetts who are pursuing a broadcast related degree. In 2013, a former MBA Broadcasting Scholarship winner saw his career take a major step. ... Read More.
Advertising tax deductibility challenge looms in 2014
The New Year brings a laundry list of legislative issues facing Massachusetts broadcasters. The “usual suspects” are still present; retransmission consent, the television spectrum auction and reallocation and radio’s performance tax.
The biggest legislative fight for broadcasters in 2014, however, may not have anything to... Read More.
Deadline to file Annual EEO Report – December 1
The following advisory from Pillsbury law references the December 1, 2013 deadline for all non-exempt radio and television stations in Massachusetts.
If you have any questions regarding your filing, you can call the MBA's... Read More.
MBA files ex parte letter re: TV political files online
The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, along with 46 other State Broadcasters Associations, joined in filing with the FCC an ex parte letter in continuing opposition to the requirement that television stations post their political files online, particularly given... Read More.
MA broadcasters Testify on Media Shield and Radio Piracy Bills
On September 25 a group of Massachusetts broadcasters were on Beacon Hill to testify in favor of two bills in front of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary – H. 1553 commonly known as the “Free Flow of Information Act” or Media Shield law... Read More.
AM radio a major focus of NAB/RAB Radio Show
AM radio broadcasters took a front seat at the joint National Association of Broadcasters and Radio Advertising Bureau Radio Show in Orlando, Florida last month. The week’s events included a very informative panel... Read More.
NJ broadcasters offers Miss America pageant to MBA stations
Dave Coskey, President of Longport Media in New Jersey is offering the chance to simulcast the Miss America pageant on your station for free. All he asks... Read More.
NEFAC accepting applications for First Ammendment Institute
CONTACT Rose Cavanagh | 401.331.7209 | rosecavanagh.nefac@gmail.com
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Twenty-five of New England’s most promising journalists will learn the latest investigative and database reporting techniques and public records access skills from some of the country’s... Read More.
