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Former WMAS PD Paul “Boom Boom Cannon” passes away

Wednesday, January 12 by Jordan

Paul G. Boulais (also affectionately known as Paul “Boom Boom Cannon”), 67 years young, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 at Backus Hospital in Norwich, due to complications from metastatic urothelial carcinoma. Paul was born on June 10th, 1954 in Putnam, CT, the son... Read More.

Longtime WCVB Chronicle Anchor Mary Richardson passes away at 76

Monday, January 3 by Jordan

Mary Richardson, legendary Boston broadcaster and former longtime co-anchor of Chronicle on WCVB Channel 5, passed away after a brave seven-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 76. Richardson is survived by her husband Stan Leven... Read More.

Still time for electing RMLC representation for ASCAP and BMI

Tuesday, November 23 by Jordan

From Radio Music Licensing Committee Executive Director Bill Velez comes two forms in which stations can elect for RMLC representation in future negotations (and possibly litigation) with ASCAP and BMI. While the initial due date was September 15, Mr. Velez has indicated that the... Read More.

Influential former WBCN GM Al Perry has died

Tuesday, November 23 by Jordan

Longtime radio and music industry veteran and influential WBCN General Manager Al Perry has died. Full obituary below and on the web here. Our condolences to Al's extended family, friends, and former radio colleagues. Alfred... Read More.

MBA files reply comments to FCC for expanding regulatory fee payors

Thursday, November 18 by Jordan

The Massachusetts Broadcastesr Association, in combination with the state broadcasters associations from every other state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, filed extensive Joint Reply Comments urging the FCC to expand both the types and numbers of parties charged FCC regulatory fees to... Read More.

Sound Bites webinars now available on demand

Wednesday, November 17 by Jordan

Reinvent Your Sales! On November 11 Jim Mathis presented "Reinvent Your Sales! to MBA members as part of Sound Bites 2021. Click the link below to watch it any time! They Can Beat You on... Read More.

Watch the full Sound Bites evening program

Friday, October 1 by Jordan

WATCH SOUND BITES HERE! Guests and Speakers MBA - Jordan Walton, Executive Director Beasley Media - Mary Menna, Vice President and Market... Read More.

Applications for 11th Annual New England First Amendment Institute Now Available

Monday, September 13 by Jordan

Deadline to apply - September 18 The New England First Amendment Coalition will host its 11th annual New England First Amendment Institute as a multi-day online program this fall. The institute is typically offered over three days at Northeastern University in Boston. Due to continuing health concerns... Read More.

Hall of Fame luncheon postponed

Friday, August 20 by Jordan

New date for induction will be chosen in the near future With rising COVID numbers across the country, many companies are delaying bringing workers back into offices or allowing them to attend outside events. While vaccination numbers in Massachusetts are very good, we feel... Read More.

Longtime radio broadcaster Richard “Dick” Vaughan has passed away

Thursday, August 12 by Jordan

CHARLTON - Richard Harold “Dick” Vaughan, 85, beloved husband, brother, dad, and papa, died on August 9, 2021. He was surrounded by loved ones. Dick was the proud patriarch of a large brood of loquacious kin. Dick grew up in Malden, Massachusetts, with his brothers... Read More.

SBAs pen letter supporting local journalism

Tuesday, August 10 by Jordan

State broadcasters associations representing all fifty states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) urging the passing of the Local Journalism Sustainability Act (LJSA). The LJSA would provide local... Read More.

FREE Poynter webinar series for news rooms

Wednesday, August 4 by Jordan

The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association is thrilled to bring another set of Poynter Institute webinars FREE to newsrooms across the Bay State as part of our ongoing Sound Bites Digital series. The time is now to register for any of the upcoming webinars including "Reporting... Read More.

News/Events

Former WMAS PD Paul “Boom Boom Cannon” passes away

Longtime WCVB Chronicle Anchor Mary Richardson passes away at 76

Still time for electing RMLC representation for ASCAP and BMI

Influential former WBCN GM Al Perry has died

MBA files reply comments to FCC for expanding regulatory fee payors

Sound Bites webinars now available on demand

Watch the full Sound Bites evening program

Applications for 11th Annual New England First Amendment Institute Now Available

Hall of Fame luncheon postponed

Longtime radio broadcaster Richard “Dick” Vaughan has passed away

SBAs pen letter supporting local journalism

FREE Poynter webinar series for news rooms

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