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MBA joins letter to Congress supporting COVID relief for broadcasters

Thursday, July 16 by Jordan

State broadcasters associations representing all fifty states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico signed a letter to House and Senate leadership this week urging the legislative bodies to pass legislation to provide relief to local media in any upcoming coronavirus aid packages. The letter called for... Read More.

Sound Bites entry period EXTENDED to 8/26

Friday, July 10 by Jordan

This fall, we will recognize the best examples of local broadcasting across nineteen categories with the 2020 Sound Bites Awards. The entry window is... Read More.

James “Jim Sands” Samprakos has passed away at 86

Tuesday, June 23 by Jordan

From Morris, O'Connor, and Blute Funeral Home James Samprakos “the famous Jim Sands “passed away suddenly on Friday, June 19th at the age 86. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Sweet) Samprakos of Dennisport, biological son of the late Barbara Droukos Galateros of Brockton and... Read More.

RTDNA publishes reporting guidelines amid protests

Monday, June 1 by Jordan

The Radio Television Digital News Association has shared a number of guidelines for news coverage surrounding the protests and civil unrest after the death of George Floyd. RTDNA Guidelines: Civil Unrest Whether to protest a police shooting, to... Read More.

NAB Show Express FREE to all on May 13-14

Wednesday, May 6 by Jordan

NAB Show’s new digital experience, NAB Show Express, will take place May 13 – 14, 2020. The dynamic platform is free and designed to engage the NAB Show community by offering 24-hour access to... Read More.

Longtime WSRS/WTAG broadcaster John “Jack” Flynn passes away

Friday, May 1 by Jordan

From Paradis-Givner Funeral Home: John I. ʽJack’ Flynn, 86, Noted Worcester-area media and community personality NORTH OXFORD—Well-known Worcester-area broadcaster and corporate executive Jack Flynn signed off for the last time on April 28, 2020, at the age of 86. The son of Irving and Cecelia Flynn,... 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.

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MBA joins letter to Congress supporting COVID relief for broadcasters

Sound Bites entry period EXTENDED to 8/26

James “Jim Sands” Samprakos has passed away at 86

RTDNA publishes reporting guidelines amid protests

NAB Show Express FREE to all on May 13-14

Longtime WSRS/WTAG broadcaster John “Jack” Flynn passes away

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

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