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Gov. and First Lady launch MA COVID-19 Relief Fund

Wednesday, April 8 by Jordan

The Governor and First Lady Lauren Baker announced today the launch of the Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund, which will help support essential frontline workers and vulnerable populations across the state, including Massachusetts residents and immigrants facing homelessness, food insecurity, and loss of critical... Read More.

COVID-19 resources for broadcasters

Thursday, March 19 by Jordan

The MBA has created a COVID-19 resource page on MassBroadcasters.org to aggregate resources for broadcasters during the coronavirus pandemic. Please check back often as the page will be updated continuously throughout this ordeal. As always, email jordan@massbroadcasters.org or call me at 800-471-1875 with any questions,... Read More.

FCC Chair commends broadcasters

Tuesday, March 17 by Jordan

WASHINGTON, March 17, 2020—Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai held a conference call yesterday with television and radio broadcasters and broadcaster trade associations to thank broadcasters for their efforts to educate the American people about the coronavirus pandemic and discuss additional ways that broadcasters... Read More.

A statement about news capabilities during the Coronavirus crisis

Friday, March 13 by Jordan

For radio and television broadcasters, our commitment to the communities we serve is unmatched in the media landscape. Given recent news and escalation of the Coronavirus in the United States and in Massachusetts in particular, it is more important than ever for the state's... Read More.

April NAB Show in Las Vegas is off

Thursday, March 12 by Jordan

On March 11, the NAB announced that it's annual NAB Show in Las Vegas would not take place in April. Below is a letter from NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith. The NAB is exploring alternate options.

GMR interim license to be extended to March 2021

Thursday, March 5 by Jordan

From Bill Velez of the Radio Music Licensing Committee: As you should be aware, RMLC’s antitrust litigation against GMR remains ongoing. As a result, GMR recently agreed to offer extensions of its interim licenses that are... Read More.

NUG@NAB Radio Technology Forum

Tuesday, March 3 by Jordan

Technology Presentations, Tips ‘n Tricks, Networking, Lunch & Prizes! Every year Nautel hosts a pre-NAB Radio Technology Forum for over 300 broadcasters. Listen to notable industry speakers and Nautel personnel as they discuss broadcast transmission best practices, challenges and technology trends. Then network with your... Read More.

MBA builds relationships in Washington

Monday, March 2 by Jordan

On the heels of a number of important wins for broadcasters in Washington in 2019, members of the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association took to Capitol Hill last week during the National Association of Broadcasters' annual State Leadership Conference. Making the trip to DC were MBA... Read More.

Send your intern or part-timer to the next Radio Institute in June

Thursday, February 20 by Jordan

The MBA asks its member stations to consider suggesting one (or more) of your current interns or part-timers to apply to the ten day Beasley Radio Talent Institute. The application deadline is just two weeks away on Friday March 6.

Longtime Chief Engineer at many MA stations Dan Kelleher has passed away

Wednesday, February 5 by Jordan

Daniel F. Kelleher of Paxton MA. passed away on January 29, 2020 with his family by his side. Dan was born in Pittsfield MA. on May 5 1952. He was predeceased by his parents, Bernard... Read More.

NAB Leadership Foundation Opens Applications for 2020 Celebration of Service to America Awards

Wednesday, January 29 by Jordan

Entries are open to NAB members and non-members - - Deadline is March 6 The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation is accepting entries for the 2020 Celebration of Service to America Awards, recognizing outstanding community service by local broadcasters. Winners will be honored... Read More.

Broadcasters are encouraged to join 2020-21 Student Broadcaster Scholarship program

Monday, January 27 by Jordan

The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association is proud to help foster the next generation of radio and TV broadcasters through the 2020-2021 Student Broadcaster Scholarship program. Each year the MBA awards some of the brightest college-bound students pursuing broadcast-related degrees with eleven scholarships. In 2020, the MBA... Read More.

News/Events

Gov. and First Lady launch MA COVID-19 Relief Fund

COVID-19 resources for broadcasters

FCC Chair commends broadcasters

A statement about news capabilities during the Coronavirus crisis

April NAB Show in Las Vegas is off

GMR interim license to be extended to March 2021

NUG@NAB Radio Technology Forum

MBA builds relationships in Washington

Send your intern or part-timer to the next Radio Institute in June

Longtime Chief Engineer at many MA stations Dan Kelleher has passed away

NAB Leadership Foundation Opens Applications for 2020 Celebration of Service to America Awards

Broadcasters are encouraged to join 2020-21 Student Broadcaster Scholarship program

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