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News/Events
Back to Basics: Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program
Arguably the most valuable benefit to being a member of the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association is the Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program, or ABIP. The ABIP program lets a station avoid an unannounced... Read More.
MBA Benefits for You AND Your Family!
We’re proud to announce two of the MBA’s members-only programs are back in 2013! These programs were created to benefit the staff and families at member stations, with a focus on advanced education and... Read More.
We Are Broadcasters
It’s no secret that many people overlook the importance of free, local, over-the-air radio and television. Our stations... Read More.
MBA heads to Washington
Despite predictions about “the largest snowstorm in years” in Washington D.C., a large broadcaster delegation from Massachusetts took to Capitol Hill earlier this month to lobby our Congressional delegation regarding several important radio and television issues. The National Association of Broadcasters State Leadership Conference... Read More.
FCC eases burden for 2013 EEO audits
The FCC has reduced the burden for stations receiving EEO audit letters in 2013. Many Massachusetts stations received a letter, sent at random. The good news in 2013 and hopefully beyond is... Read More.
EAS Alerts and the Zombie Apocalypse Make Skynet a Reality
by Scott Flick, Pillsbury Law
At this stage in the media cycle, few could have missed the news of several Michigan and Montana TV stations airing an EAS alert warning the public... Read More.
FCC issues advisory addressing "zombie" EAS message
The FCC has issued an urgent advisory in the aftermath of the "zombie apocalypse" EAS message played on a handful of stations in Montana and Michigan this week. The unauthorized use of the... Read More.
MBA joins 49 other Associations in filing comments on Spectrum Auction
Last week the State Broadcasters Associations of all fifty States, including the District of Columbia, joined in filing comments in the FCC’s Spectrum Auction rule making. That proceeding is considering rules and... Read More.
2012 MBA FCC Filings
FCC Proceedings and State Association Support
The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, under the guidance of federal legal counsel Richard Zaragoza with the Washington, DC law firm of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP, has provided support (in the form of Joint Comments and/or Joint Reply Comments alongside... Read More.
WBZ's Jack Williams named Broadcaster of the Year
Medford, MA (November 2, 2012) - Jack Williams WBZ-TV News anchor was named the 2012 Broadcaster of the Year by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association (MBA). The award was presented at... Read More.
2012 Sound Bites Broadcasting Awards held by MBA
MA stations receive accolades for work in news, sports, advertising and public service
Medford, MA (November, 2 2012) – Awards were handed out to broadcast stations in eight... Read More.
