Jordan, Author at Massachusetts Broadcasters Association

MA and NE Broadcasters Associations launch The High School Radio Project

Wednesday, May 10 by Jordan

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.

Thursday, April 27 by Jordan

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

Monday, April 3 by Jordan

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

Monday, March 27 by Jordan

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.

MA Broadcasters Hall of Fame will induct six radio and TV broadcasters on June 8th

Wednesday, March 22 by Jordan

WCVB-TV’s long-time sports anchor Mike Lynch, the late and beloved Channel 7 videographer Therman Toon, the late WBZ-TV reporter, the gifted storyteller Bill Shields, as well as WBZ Radio’s heralded news reporter and “poet laureate” Carl Stevens, and Spanish music radio station entrepreneur Pat... Read More.

Sen. Markey criticizes eight automakers for removing AM from electric vehicles

Wednesday, March 8 by Jordan

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.

New EAS handbook available for download

Monday, February 13 by Jordan

The FCC has made available its latest version of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) Handbook for 2023. As noted in the FCC EAS rule Part 11.15: "A copy of the Handbook must be located at normal duty positions or EAS equipment locations when an operator... Read More.

FCC Extends Public File Deadlines Yet Again, and Adds LMS Filings to the Mix

Saturday, January 28 by Jordan

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.

FCC opens EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS)

Friday, January 6 by Jordan

Form One to be completed by February 28 After performing a number of technical updates, the Federal Communications Commission has opened their EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS), an electronic filing system to be used in reporting of national emergency alert tests.

MBA files joint comments opposing FCC cybersecurity NPRM

Thursday, December 29 by Jordan

The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, in combination with the state broadcasters associations of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, filed Joint Comments arguing against the FCC’s proposed imposition of new EAS cybersecurity monitoring and reporting obligations and harsh enforcement policies on... Read More.

MBA inducts 9 into its Hall of Fame

Thursday, September 29 by Jordan

On September 22, 2022 nine prestigous radio and television broadacsters were inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame during a luncheon induction at the Boston Marriott Quincy Hotel. Inducted into the Hall of Fame by emcee Jordan Rich and Hall of Fame Committee Chairman... Read More.

Radio sees (smaller) raise in regulatory fees for FY22

Tuesday, September 6 by Jordan

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.

Author: Jordan

MA and NE Broadcasters Associations launch The High School Radio Project

AM radio listeners enjoy rich mix of music and news on thousands of stations across U.S.

JCPA introduced in Senate

New “We Are Broadcasters” spots available from NAB

MA Broadcasters Hall of Fame will induct six radio and TV broadcasters on June 8th

Sen. Markey criticizes eight automakers for removing AM from electric vehicles

New EAS handbook available for download

FCC Extends Public File Deadlines Yet Again, and Adds LMS Filings to the Mix

FCC opens EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS)

MBA files joint comments opposing FCC cybersecurity NPRM

MBA inducts 9 into its Hall of Fame

Radio sees (smaller) raise in regulatory fees for FY22

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