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Dozens of stations honored at annual Sound Bites event

Wednesday, November 16 by Jordan

Medford, MA (November, 16 2016) – Awards were handed out to broadcast radio and television stations in fourteen categories at the Sound Bites Awards sponsored by the Massachusetts Broadcaster’s Association on Wednesday, November... Read More.

WCVB-TV’s Bill Fine named 2016 Broadcaster of the Year

Wednesday, November 16 by Jordan

Medford, MA (November, 17 2016) – Bill Fine, President and General Manager of Hearst Television’s WCVB-TV was named 2016 Broadcaster of the Year by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association (MBA). The award, the Association’s highest honor, was presented at Sound Bites, the Association’s awards... Read More.

2016 Election Night Guide from Pillsbury Law

Tuesday, November 8 by Jordan

Below, the 2016 Election Night Guide from the MBA's Washington counsel Pillsbury Law. The Guide provides both background facts to better understand the historical context of this election, as well as some state by state analysis. (Expand to full-screen to print... Read More.

NAB Agreement With Sony Brings Flexibility Back to Music Streaming

Thursday, October 27 by Jordan

By David D. Burns, Pillsbury Law The NAB has negotiated a waiver agreement with Sony Music Entertainment that will once again enable radio stations to stream Sony-licensed music unhindered by certain restrictions established by the statutory music streaming license. Stations wishing to take advantage of the... Read More.

Complicated deal extends Galaxy II group into Berkshires

Tuesday, October 18 by Jordan

Courtesy of Tom Taylor Now newsletter: Ed Levine extends his Galaxy II group from central New York state to the Berkshires, paying two Bruce Danziger companies a total of $3,150,000. Levine was seen smiling about... Read More.

5 steps you need to take before you can jump into drone journalism.

Friday, September 23 by Jordan

By Matt Waite If all the talk about new drones rules has you ready to buy one for your newsroom, there are a few things you ought to know first. Just because the FAA says there's a legal path to drone use doesn't mean you... Read More.

FCC releases regulatory fees “fact sheet”

Tuesday, September 6 by Jordan

On September 6, the Federal Communications Commission released a "fact sheet" entitled "WHAT YOU OWE – MEDIA SERVICES LICENSEES FOR FY 2016." This fact sheet outlines the regulatory fees due from AM, FM and television... Read More.

MA Broadcasters Hall of Fame Luncheon set for Oct. 13

Thursday, August 25 by Jordan

The Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame will hold their 10th Annual Induction Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on October 13th at the Boston Marriott Quincy Hotel. The ceremony, which will begin at noon (sharp), will see... Read More.

Nationwide EAS Test Comes With a “To Do” List for Broadcasters and Other EAS Participants

Friday, August 5 by Jordan

By Lauren Lynch Flick and Joseph A. Cohen, Pillsbury Law Those trying to keep up with... Read More.

Money Matters Radio to add Needham translator

Thursday, August 4 by Jordan

Via TomTaylorNow: New Boston FM signal proposed at 97.3, as Barry Armstrong files to move a translator in from Saranac Lake, NY to re-broadcast his “Money Matters Radio” WBNW Concord/1120. Seller is Northeast Gospel Broadcasting.... Read More.

MBA files comments to eliminate public correspondence from public files

Tuesday, July 26 by Jordan

The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, along with other State Broadcasters Associations representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, recently filed Joint Comments in strong support of the FCC’s proposal to eliminate the rule which requires broadcasters to maintain letters and e-mails... Read More.

A Good Faith Disconnect on Retrans

Friday, July 22 by Jordan

By Scott Flick, Pillsbury Law There is an old vaudeville routine I’ve found more useful for understanding lawmaking in Washington than any textbook. It goes something like this: (Scene: a nighttime street corner illuminated by a single... Read More.

News/Events

Dozens of stations honored at annual Sound Bites event

WCVB-TV’s Bill Fine named 2016 Broadcaster of the Year

2016 Election Night Guide from Pillsbury Law

NAB Agreement With Sony Brings Flexibility Back to Music Streaming

5 steps you need to take before you can jump into drone journalism.

FCC releases regulatory fees “fact sheet”

MA Broadcasters Hall of Fame Luncheon set for Oct. 13

Nationwide EAS Test Comes With a “To Do” List for Broadcasters and Other EAS Participants

Money Matters Radio to add Needham translator

MBA files comments to eliminate public correspondence from public files

A Good Faith Disconnect on Retrans

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