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Important Reminder: Filing Broadcast Ownership Reports

Wednesday, October 18 by Jordan

The Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Media Bureau recently released a reminder to commercial and noncommercial broadcasters of their upcoming requirement to file their 2023 biennial ownership reports on FCC Form 2100, Schedule 323 or 323-E, respectively. The reports are required to be filed by every... Read More.

National EAS Test preparedness webinar now available

Friday, September 8 by Jordan

This past Wednesday, the Alabama Broadcasters Association presented a webinar on preparation for the October 4 National EAS Test. If you missed the live presentation, the recording of the webinar is available here:

About-Face from Ford on AM radio

Wednesday, May 24 by Jordan

On Tuesday, May 23 Ford Motor Company announced, via a tweet from CEO Jim Farley, that it had reversed its previous decision to eliminate AM radio from all vehicles starting in 2024. The news was unanimously praised from the radio industry, which has coalesced together... Read More.

Sen. Markey introduces “AM for Every Vehicle” Act

Wednesday, May 17 by Jordan

The release below from Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey outlines the newly introduced "AM for Every Vehicle Act" which would instruct the Department of Transportation to create a rule that requires automotive manufacturers to keep AM radio in vehicles. The MBA applauds the Senator and... Read More.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Broadcasters Foundation of America’s longtime president Jim Thompson has passed away

Monday, August 15 by Jordan

New York, NY – August 15, 2022 – It is with great sadness that the Broadcasters Foundation of America shares the sad news of the passing of its longtime President and beloved broadcaster Jim Thompson. ... Read More.

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Important Reminder: Filing Broadcast Ownership Reports

National EAS Test preparedness webinar now available

About-Face from Ford on AM radio

Sen. Markey introduces “AM for Every Vehicle” Act

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

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

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

Radio sees (smaller) raise in regulatory fees for FY22

Broadcasters Foundation of America’s longtime president Jim Thompson has passed away

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