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.
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NUG@NAB Radio Technology Forum
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.
Mass. Broadcasters Hall of Fame moves under MBA umbrella
First announced at Sound Bites 2019 and later in the MBA's December e-newsletter, the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame, previously an independent 501 (c)(3) organization has elected to dissolve its organization and continue as... Read More.
Sound Bites 2019 held in Framingham
MA stations receive accolades for work in news, sports, advertising and public service
Awards were handed out to broadcast radio and television stations in nineteen categories at the Sound Bites Awards sponsored by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association on Thursday, November 14 at the Framingham... Read More.
State broadcasters associations file EEO reply comments
In the Matter of Review of EEO Compliance and Enforcement in Broadcast and Multichannel Video Programming Industries, MB Docket No. 19-177. the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, in combination with the state broadcasters associations of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, filed... Read More.
Nine from radio and TV to be inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Nine major figures in radio and television will be inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame at its annual Induction and Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 27, at the Boston Marriott Quincy Hotel. They are: Marjorie Arons-Barron, the retired long-time former WCVB-TV, Boston,... Read More.
Mobile Strategy for Radio: What we learned from Techsurvey 2019 webinar
May 23rd at 2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT
Every year Jacobs Media conducts the radio industry’s largest online survey, Techsurvey. Join me and Bob Kernen, COO of jācapps for our free webinar. Find out what we learned from Techsurvey 2019 that can help your radio station... Read More.
Notice to Operators Who Stream Pre-1972 Recordings Regarding Upcoming Statutory Deadline
Operators who have digitally streamed sound recordings that were recorded before February 15, 1972 (“pre-1972 recordings”) should be aware of an upcoming deadline—July 8, 2019. For anyone who was previously carving pre-1972 recordings out of royalties paid to SoundExchange, this is the date by... Read More.
Ten MA stations win regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
Massachusetts radio and television broadcasters were well represented when the Radio Television Digital News Association announced the regional winners of their Edward R. Murrow Awards. The awards honor "outstanding achievement in broadcast and digital journalism, technical expertise and adherence to RTDNA’s Code of Ethics."
Winning... Read More.
Important Reminder: Activate and/or Update Your Online Public Inspection File
As of March 1, 2018, all radio and television stations were required to transition their public inspection file to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) online public file system. However, despite the year-old deadline, a substantial number of broadcasters have not yet activated their... Read More.
Apply to Beasley Radio Talent Institute – Deadline Feb. 1
The National Radio Talent System is seeking current undergrads, graduate students and recent graduates to attend their second Beasley Radio Talent Institute to be held at Emerson College this summer between June 24 and July... Read More.
Free Radio Alliance looking for individual members
The Free Radio Alliance are a group of people and organizations dedicated to strengthening the future of free, local radio. The Alliance is launching a massive effort to sign up more individual members to help fight... Read More.
