Radio
About-Face from Ford on AM radio
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
Sen. Markey criticizes eight automakers for removing AM from electric vehicles
In December, Senator Markey sent letter urging automakers to maintain access to free broadcast AM radio, including in electric vehicles, for sake of public safety
Responses from automakers (PDF)
Washington (March 8, 2023) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today released responses from top automakers... Read More.
FCC Extends Public File Deadlines Yet Again, and Adds LMS Filings to the Mix
By Lauren Lynch Flick, Pillsbury Law
The FCC announced [Friday] that due to continuing difficulties with its Licensing Management System (“LMS”) and Online Public Inspection File (“OPIF”) filing systems, the deadlines to file or upload a number... Read More.
Radio sees (smaller) raise in regulatory fees for FY22
On Friday, the FCC released a Report and Order in its annual rulemaking proceeding to determine the regulatory fees that its regulatees will pay for FY2022. The fee schedule adopted in this Report and Order establishes the final amounts that broadcasters will be required... Read More.
Broadcasters Foundation of America’s longtime president Jim Thompson has passed away
New York, NY – August 15, 2022 – It is with great sadness that the Broadcasters Foundation of America shares the sad news of the passing of its longtime President and beloved broadcaster Jim Thompson. ... Read More.
MBA/MAB to offer mental health support webinars for journalists
The pandemic, on top of coverage of protests, school shootings, etc. weigh heavy on any person and young reporters are particularly susceptible because they are often seeing these things up close and, for many, it's their first time being involved with this type of news.
