Television
NAB/RAB Radio Show Oct 5-9
The 2020 NAB/RAB Radio Show is headed online October 5th through 9th.
Highlights include:
Exclusive keynotes from Dave Ramsey, Rishad Tobaccowala and thought leaders shaping the future of media and advertising
A CEO Town Hall... Read More.
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 releases 2020 Regulatory Fees R&O
The FCC just released its Report and Order on 2020 Regulatory Fees, which can be found here: https://bit.ly/2ETijFc
The good news is that the FCC adopted a number of the proposals made by the MBA and other state broadcasters associations to assist individual broadcasters... Read More.
NAB Announces Launch of Broadcast Resource Hub
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the launch of the Broadcast Resource Hub, a comprehensive one-stop-shop for resources, tools and information on the most relevant issues impacting local radio and television stations. The online portal provides access to various resources created by... Read More.
MBA joins letter to Congress supporting COVID relief for broadcasters
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
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.
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.
Kyle Grimes named next President/GM at WCVB-TV
Kyle I. Grimes, president and general manager since 2016 of WGAL-TV, Hearst Television’s market-leading, powerhouse NBC affiliate serving the Lancaster-Harrisburg-Lebanon-York, Pennsylvania, television market, has been appointed president and general manager of the company’s flagship, WCVB-TV,... Read More.
NAB Show Express FREE to all on May 13-14
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.
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.
