Sound Bites headed online week of November 16

Dear MBA members,   This year has brought an almost unfathomable number of challenges to our radio and television members and to our communities.  COVID-19, civil unrest, a growing antagonism towards journalists, and an exceptionally divisive election cycle have made all of our jobs more difficult. It... Read More.

NAB releases new #WeAreBroadcasters PSAs

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the launch of new spots recognizing the importance of local radio and TV stations in delivering important news and information to their communities. The new spots highlight the role local broadcasters have played in providing fact-based reporting... Read More.

FCC Eliminates Radio Duplication Rule

WASHINGTON, August 6, 2020—The Federal Communications Commission today adopted a Report and Order eliminating the radio duplication rule for both the AM and FM services. The rule restricts the duplication of programming on commonly owned broadcast radio stations operating in the same service and... Read More.

James “Jim Sands” Samprakos has passed away at 86

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

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.

COVID-19 resources for broadcasters

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.