Radio Archives - Massachusetts Broadcasters Association

Sound Bites Awards finalists announced

Thursday, October 29 by Jordan

The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association (MBA) revealed the finalists in its annual Sound Bites Awards. MBA member radio and television stations compete each year in 19 categories showcasing the tremendous local impact broadcasters have in their communities. First... Read More.

NASBA, NAB FCC EAS cybersecurity webinar now available

Friday, August 21 by Jordan

The NAB and the National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations (NASBA) conducted a free webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 12 p.m. EDT to understand the new New FCC cybersecurity requirements for the Emergency... Read More.

MBA, SBAs file reply comments on FCC reg fees

Tuesday, June 16 by Jordan

In the Matter of Review of the Commission's Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2026, MD Docket No. 26-94. The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, in combination with the state broadcasters associations of 49 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, filed... Read More.

MBA joins 50-state letter supporting AI protections for journalists, personalities

Friday, June 12 by Jordan

The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association joined a letter to U.S. House and Senate leadership supporting the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (“NO FAKES”) Act. Read the full text of the letter below. Dear Leaders Thune and Schumer, Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries: On behalf... Read More.

RMLC Undergoes Major Changes

Friday, December 12 by Jordan

Nashville, TN, December 12, 2025. After conclusion of its annual meeting today, the Radio Music License Committee (RMLC) announced important organizational changes. At the meeting, its Chairman of eight years, Ed Atsinger (currently with Salem Media Group),... Read More.

Massachusetts Broadcasters Association holds annual Sound Bites Awards

Friday, November 14 by Jordan

MBA celebrates stations’ work in news, sports, advertising and public service – awards Senator Ed Markey “Broadcast Champion Award.” Milford, MA (November 13, 2025) – The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association celebrated its broadcast radio and television member stations’ localism and connection to their communities by... Read More.

BMI and the RMLC Settle Rate Court Proceeding

Tuesday, August 19 by Jordan

New York, NY, August 19, 2025. BMI and the Radio Music License Committee (RMLC) today announced a settlement of their rate court proceeding. The new agreement, which is retroactive to January 1, 2022, represents a historic rate increase for BMI that reflects the company’s... Read More.

EAS Participants Must File FCC Form One by October 3, 2025

Wednesday, August 6 by Jordan

By Scott R. Flick, Lauren Lynch Flick and Elizabeth Craig - Pillsbury Law The FCC’s rules require that... Read More.

MBA joins reply comments on FCC Regulatory Fees

Tuesday, July 22 by Jordan

In the Matter of Review of the Commission's Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2025, MD Docket No. 25-190. The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, in combination with the state broadcasters associations of 48 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, filed... Read More.

Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame inducts eight at annual induction luncheon

Friday, June 6 by Jordan

The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association (MBA) and the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame (MBHOF) added eight celebrated radio and television broadcasters to its ranks at a luncheon held at the Framingham Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The 2025 inductees... Read More.

Thursday, May 1 by Jordan

The second episode of NASBA's (National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations) podcast "Broadcast Advocate" debuted April 30 and features Allison Mazzei (KS Assoc. of Broadcasters) and Jordan Walton (MA Broadcasters Assoc.) hosting with National Association of Farm Broadcasting President Jeff Nalley and National Association of... Read More.

MBA joins comments on “Delete, delete, delete”

Tuesday, April 15 by Jordan

In the Matter of Delete, Delete, Delete, GN Docket No. 25-133. The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, in combination with the state broadcasters associations of 48 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, filed Joint Comments with the FCC urging it to abandon its paperwork-intensive... Read More.

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