Gracie Awards early bird deadline 12/8

The Gracie Awards, named in honor of Gracie Allen, recognize programming by, for, and about women, as well as individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the media industry.  Awards are presented for news, entertainment and production in three categories –... Read More.

Cape Cluster Expands Marketing Reach with Digital

It’s no secret that radio and television stations face an ever-growing amount of competition for ears and eyeballs.  They’re also facing an expanding array of advertising competition – mainly in the digital realm.  What are... Read More.

2016 MBA FCC Proceedings

There follows an updated listing of the FCC proceedings in which the Massachusetts  Broadcasters Association has jointly participated with other State Broadcasters Associations in 2016.  This update provides the arguments which we advanced in strong support of the Commission’s elimination of the “paper” public... Read More.

NAB Agreement With Sony Brings Flexibility Back to Music Streaming

By David D. Burns, Pillsbury Law The NAB has negotiated a waiver agreement with Sony Music Entertainment that will once again enable radio stations to stream Sony-licensed music unhindered by certain restrictions established by the statutory music streaming license. Stations wishing to take advantage of the... Read More.