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Sage EAS users get deadline reprieve from FCC

Tuesday, November 28 by Jordan

With a firmware update to bring Sage EAS devices into compliance with an upcoming Dec. 12 FCC deadline delayed, the Federal Communications Commission has issued an order allowing Sage Alerting System customers an extension of the deadline to March 11, 2024. The update, required of... Read More.

HOT 96.9 Morning Co-host Pebbles Named 2023 MBA Broadcaster of the Year

Friday, November 17 by Jordan

The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association (MBA) honored longtime Boston radio personality Pebbles with its Broadcaster of the Year award at the association’s annual Sound Bites conference held in Framingham, MA on November 16. After switching her college... Read More.

MBA honors radio and television members at annual Sound Bites Awards

Friday, November 17 by Jordan

Awards were handed out to broadcast radio and television stations in nineteen categories at the Sound Bites Awards sponsored by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association on Thursday, November 16 at the Framingham Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center. Guests included National Association of Broadcasters Senior... Read More.

New Program Nourishes High-School Interest in Radio

Tuesday, October 24 by Jordan

From RadioWorld, October 23, 2023 New Program Nourishes High-School Interest in Radio Two state associations partner to launch the High School Radio Project BY DONNA L. HALPER ⋅ It’s no secret that the percentage of young people who listen to... Read More.

Important Reminder: Filing Broadcast Ownership Reports

Wednesday, October 18 by Jordan

The Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Media Bureau recently released a reminder to commercial and noncommercial broadcasters of their upcoming requirement to file their 2023 biennial ownership reports on FCC Form 2100, Schedule 323 or 323-E, respectively. The reports are required to be filed by every... Read More.

National EAS Test preparedness webinar now available

Friday, September 8 by Jordan

This past Wednesday, the Alabama Broadcasters Association presented a webinar on preparation for the October 4 National EAS Test. If you missed the live presentation, the recording of the webinar is available here:

About-Face from Ford on AM radio

Wednesday, May 24 by Jordan

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

Wednesday, May 17 by Jordan

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

Wednesday, May 10 by Jordan

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.

Thursday, April 27 by Jordan

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

Monday, April 3 by Jordan

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

Monday, March 27 by Jordan

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.

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Sage EAS users get deadline reprieve from FCC

HOT 96.9 Morning Co-host Pebbles Named 2023 MBA Broadcaster of the Year

MBA honors radio and television members at annual Sound Bites Awards

New Program Nourishes High-School Interest in Radio

Important Reminder: Filing Broadcast Ownership Reports

National EAS Test preparedness webinar now available

About-Face from Ford on AM radio

Sen. Markey introduces “AM for Every Vehicle” Act

MA and NE Broadcasters Associations launch The High School Radio Project

AM radio listeners enjoy rich mix of music and news on thousands of stations across U.S.

JCPA introduced in Senate

New “We Are Broadcasters” spots available from NAB

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