MBA files reply comments on AI-generated content in political advertising

In the Matter of Disclosure and Transparency of Artificial Intelligence-Generated Content in Political Advertisements, MB Docket No. 24-211. The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, in combination with the state broadcasters associations of 49 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, filed Joint Reply Comments arguing that: (1)... Read More.

ETRS Form One deadline extended

EAS Participants are subject to the annual requirement to file ETRS Form One. This year's deadline has been extended to October 18th because of Hurricane Helene and the resulting extensive damage throughout the southeast.

FCC CORES database updated/corrected for AM/FM stations

CORES DATABASE HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH REVISED AM & FM RADIO STATION FEE CODES AND FEE AMOUNTS FOR FY 2024 REGULATORY FEES   The FCC has resolved the fee issues that arose towards the end of last week for certain Media Bureau fee payors. Media services... Read More.

MBA awards $30,000 in scholarships to promising future broadcasters

On July 17, the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association (MBA) awarded 11 scholarships, totaling $30,000, to the most promising broadcast students in Massachusetts during a presentation at Beasley Media Group in Waltham, MA. Student Broadcaster Scholarships are given to students pursuing a career in over-the-air broadcasting and... Read More.

SBE Releases Broadcast Station Self-Inspection Guides

The Society of Broadcast Engineers, the association for broadcast and multimedia technology professionals, has released new Broadcast Station Self-Inspection Guides for FM and TV broadcast stations. The SBE partnered with the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) to produce the documents, which are the first... Read More.

NAB launches 2024 Election Toolkit

NAB Launches 2024 Election Toolkit for Broadcasters Local Stations are Most Trusted by Americans for Truthful News and Information Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the launch of the 2024 Election Toolkit. The online resource provides local television... Read More.

MBA set to induct nine into Hall of Fame

Nine distinguished radio and television personalities will be inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame on Thursday, June 13, at the annual MA Broadcasters Association (www.massbroadcasters.org) luncheon and awards ceremony at the Boston Marriott Quincy Hotel.  The 2024 inductees are, alphabetically by... Read More.

Free Legal Training for Journalists Offered

The University of South Carolina is accepting applications from print, broadcast and internet journalists interested in the Media Law School program, which provides the opportunity to develop a basic law understanding of the law... Read More.