Radio
Longtime Chief Engineer at many MA stations Dan Kelleher has passed away
Daniel F. Kelleher of Paxton MA. passed away on January 29, 2020 with his family by his side.
Dan was born in Pittsfield MA. on May 5 1952. He was predeceased by his parents, Bernard... Read More.
NAB Leadership Foundation Opens Applications for 2020 Celebration of Service to America Awards
Entries are open to NAB members and non-members - - Deadline is March 6
The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation is accepting entries for the 2020 Celebration of Service to America Awards, recognizing outstanding community service by local broadcasters. Winners will be honored... Read More.
Broadcasters are encouraged to join 2020-21 Student Broadcaster Scholarship program
The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association is proud to help foster the next generation of radio and TV broadcasters through the 2020-2021 Student Broadcaster Scholarship program.
Each year the MBA awards some of the brightest college-bound students pursuing broadcast-related degrees with eleven scholarships. In 2020, the MBA... Read More.
Mass. Broadcasters Hall of Fame moves under MBA umbrella
First announced at Sound Bites 2019 and later in the MBA's December e-newsletter, the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame, previously an independent 501 (c)(3) organization has elected to dissolve its organization and continue as... Read More.
2020 Beasley Radio Talent Institute application window is open
Please see information and application information below regarding the 2020 Beasley Radio Talent Institute to be held at WERS in Boston this summer. The MBA is proud to be a sponsor of this unique opportunity to invest in radio's future workforce!
Massachusetts Radio Interns/Part-Timers:
Apply today... Read More.
Sound Bites 2019 photos are ready!
Photos from Sound Bites 2019 are available on the MBA's Facebook page. Please email jordan@massbroadcasters.org if you require a larger resolution version of any of the photos.
Be sure to tag yourself and your station!
Sound Bites 2019 held in Framingham
MA stations receive accolades for work in news, sports, advertising and public service
Awards were handed out to broadcast radio and television stations in nineteen categories at the Sound Bites Awards sponsored by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association on Thursday, November 14 at the Framingham... Read More.
State broadcasters associations file EEO reply comments
In the Matter of Review of EEO Compliance and Enforcement in Broadcast and Multichannel Video Programming Industries, MB Docket No. 19-177. the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, in combination with the state broadcasters associations of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, filed... Read More.
Adopted FCC regulatory fees see reduction for radio
On August 27 the FCC released its order adopting the 2019 Regulatory Fees. The National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations (NASBA) filed comments on June 7 advocating for significant reductions in the FCC’s proposed regulatory fees for radio and television stations... Read More.
Members of MA Congressional delegation record PSAs
Senator Ed Markey, Congressman Jim McGovern, and Congresswoman Lori Trahan were among 303 members of Congress to participate in this year's National Association of Broadcasters Congressional PSA campaign. The :30 radio and television spots are now available via Extreme Reach.
Senator Markey recorded a PSA... Read More.
MBA awards $34,000 in scholarships
The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association (MBA) has awarded 21 scholarships to Massachusetts students totaling $34,000 between its Student Broadcaster Scholarship, Families in Broadcasting Scholarship and the Al Sprague Memorial Scholarship.
Student Broadcaster Scholarships are given to students pursuing a career in over-the-air broadcasting and enrolled in... Read More.
