News/Events
MBA joins regulatory fee reply comments
In the Matter of Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2023, MD Docket Nos. 22-301 and 23-159.
The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, in combination with the state broadcasters associations of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, filed Joint Reply... Read More.
About-Face from Ford on AM radio
On Tuesday, May 23 Ford Motor Company announced, via a tweet from CEO Jim Farley, that it had reversed its previous decision to eliminate AM radio from all vehicles starting in 2024.
The news was unanimously praised from the radio industry, which has coalesced together... Read More.
Sen. Markey introduces “AM for Every Vehicle” Act
The release below from Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey outlines the newly introduced "AM for Every Vehicle Act" which would instruct the Department of Transportation to create a rule that requires automotive manufacturers to keep AM radio in vehicles. The MBA applauds the Senator and... Read More.
MA and NE Broadcasters Associations launch The High School Radio Project
Joint project introduces careers in radio and audio to high school students through real-world application via online streaming radio stations.
(Omaha, NE) (Boston, MA) - The Nebraska Broadcasters Association (NBA) and the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association... Read More.
AM radio listeners enjoy rich mix of music and news on thousands of stations across U.S.
AM RADIO LISTENERS ENJOY RICH MIX OF MUSIC AND NEWS ON THOUSANDS OF BROADCAST STATIONS ACROSS AMERICA
State Association Survey Finds One in Three AM Stations Have No FM Sister Signal
Only Half Are Streaming Signals Via Online Platforms
As automakers cut corners... Read More.
JCPA introduced in Senate
Chairwoman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust and Consumer Rights Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Kennedy (R-LA) re-introduced the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA) on Friday March 31, 2023. The bill boasts 13 original co-sponsors.
The JCPA would:
Empower... Read More.
New “We Are Broadcasters” spots available from NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters has released new We Are Broadcasters spots that focus on the enduring value of local broadcasting.
The spots offer an opportunuity to remind policymakers that local broadcasting is an ever-evolving medium with an enduring legacy.
The spot juxtaposes history with... Read More.
MA Broadcasters Hall of Fame will induct six radio and TV broadcasters on June 8th
WCVB-TV’s long-time sports anchor Mike Lynch, the late and beloved Channel 7 videographer Therman Toon, the late WBZ-TV reporter, the gifted storyteller Bill Shields, as well as WBZ Radio’s heralded news reporter and “poet laureate” Carl Stevens, and Spanish music radio station entrepreneur Pat... Read More.
Sen. Markey criticizes eight automakers for removing AM from electric vehicles
In December, Senator Markey sent letter urging automakers to maintain access to free broadcast AM radio, including in electric vehicles, for sake of public safety
Responses from automakers (PDF)
Washington (March 8, 2023) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today released responses from top automakers... Read More.
New EAS handbook available for download
The FCC has made available its latest version of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) Handbook for 2023.
As noted in the FCC EAS rule Part 11.15: "A copy of the Handbook must be located at normal duty positions or EAS equipment locations when an operator... Read More.
FCC Extends Public File Deadlines Yet Again, and Adds LMS Filings to the Mix
By Lauren Lynch Flick, Pillsbury Law
The FCC announced [Friday] that due to continuing difficulties with its Licensing Management System (“LMS”) and Online Public Inspection File (“OPIF”) filing systems, the deadlines to file or upload a number... Read More.
