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MBA RELEASES STATEMENT ON FCC’S BOSTON FIELD OFFICE REMAINING OPEN

Tuesday, June 9 by Jordan

For Immediate Release: Contact: Jordan Walton Executive Director 800-471-1875 jordan@localhost Medford, MA (June 9, 2015) – With the recent announcement that the Federal Communication Commission’s Boston field office will remain open, the following statement can be attributed to Jordan Walton, Executive Director of the Massachusetts... Read More.

Longtime broadcaster Lucien “Lou” Dumont, passes away at 90

Monday, May 11 by Jordan

Lucien "Lou" Dumont, an early generation broadcaster whose career spanned more than seven decades, passed away on May 7, 2015 in Hyannis, Mass. Born in Haverhill, Mass. in Nov. 16, 1924, he was the oldest son and... Read More.

MBA Job Fair to be held at Emerson College 4/22

Monday, March 30 by Jordan

Reserve your space today for the MBA Job Fair, taking place on Wednesday, April 22 in the Bordy Theater at Emerson College in Boston. The Fair will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.... Read More.

Radio continues to push for unlocked FM chips

Tuesday, March 24 by Jordan

Those in radio have advocated for the universal unlocking on FM chips in smart phones that would allow consumers to listen to free, over-the-air FM radio. While the notion of a Congressional mandate for unlocking... Read More.

FCC plan calls for drastic cut to staff and offices

Tuesday, March 24 by Jordan

A plan to close up to 16 Federal Communications Commission field offices, including the office in Boston, has many in the radio and television industry worried. Broadcasters fear that the FCC’s ability to investigate and solve... Read More.

Families in Broadcasting Scholarship window is open!

Tuesday, March 24 by Jordan

The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association is proud to bring back the Families in Broadcasting Scholarship, created to specifically benefit the children of broadcasters! The MBA is offering up to ten, one-time, $1,000 scholarships to the children of MBA members. In order to be eligible the student... Read More.

The MBA visits Washington on your behalf

Tuesday, March 24 by Jordan

In their annual trip to Washington DC, members of the Massachusetts Association of Broadcasters took to Capitol Hill to educate our Congressional delegation about ongoing issues facing radio and television broadcasters. This year, Bill Fine, General Manager from WCVB-TV, Tom Raponi, General Manager of WFXT-TV,... Read More.

MBA Families in Broadcasting Scholarship apps available!

Wednesday, March 18 by Jordan

The Families in Broadcasting Scholarship is a unique opportunity for the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association to strengthen the broadcasting community in the Bay State. Each year we offer up to ten, $1,000 scholarships to the children of our members, regardless of their area of study. ... Read More.

Summary of 2014 MBA FCC filings

Wednesday, January 7 by Jordan

Each year the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association jointly files various comments with the FCC with other state broadcasters associations. The following is a summary of filings from January 1, 2014 to the present. These examples of advocacy before the FCC illustrate how vigorous the MBA and... Read More.

MBA files letter with Forest Service over filming rights

Thursday, December 18 by Jordan

The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association joined with many other State Broadcasters Associations in expressing concern that certain aspects of the US Forest Service’s current and proposed permitting process violate the First Amendment by imposing a “prior restraint”... Read More.

Legislative success for broadcasters but a long road ahead

Wednesday, December 10 by Jordan

Broadcasters by and large had a successful year in Washington in 2014 but many of the same challenges will rear their heads again next year. Performance rights were and will be a topic of discussion in the halls of Congress. In 2014, Congressmen Michael Conway... Read More.

Lots to benefit YOU in 2015

Wednesday, December 10 by Jordan

There are MANY benefits to being a member in the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association that can benefit anyone at a radio or television station. While we’re always looking for new ways to help, here are some returning* benefits in 2015: Continuing Education... Read More.

News/Events

MBA RELEASES STATEMENT ON FCC’S BOSTON FIELD OFFICE REMAINING OPEN

Longtime broadcaster Lucien “Lou” Dumont, passes away at 90

MBA Job Fair to be held at Emerson College 4/22

Radio continues to push for unlocked FM chips

FCC plan calls for drastic cut to staff and offices

Families in Broadcasting Scholarship window is open!

The MBA visits Washington on your behalf

MBA Families in Broadcasting Scholarship apps available!

Summary of 2014 MBA FCC filings

MBA files letter with Forest Service over filming rights

Legislative success for broadcasters but a long road ahead

Lots to benefit YOU in 2015

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