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.

Entry window for Sound Bites 2019 is open

Each fall the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association recognizes examples of the best over-the-air television and radio in the state with its annual Sound Bites Awards. The window for entry is now open through Thursday August 22nd. It's time to gather your best work that aired from... Read More.

MBA members to #BroadcastGood on June 11

The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation and the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association are celebrating the "Service to America Awards" in 2019 by taking to social media to highlight... Read More.

Tech Tuesday added to 2019 NAB/RAB Radio Show

A new full-day event from the NAB and RAB during the 2019 Radio Show: NAB and RAB are excited to announce the all-new Tech Tuesday at this year’s Radio Show, which will take place September 24-27 at the Hilton Anatole hotel in Dallas, Texas. Tech Tuesday... Read More.

Next National EAS test scheduled for Aug. 7

In a filing to the Federal Communications Commission, the Federal Emergency Management Agency notified the FCC that it has selected Wednesday, August 7 as the next date for a national EAS test. From the filing: In accordance with the provisions set forth in CFR 47, Part... Read More.

FCC holding annual DIRS excercise 5/29 – 5/30

From the National Association of Broadcasters: On May 29-30, 2019, the FCC will hold an annual exercise of the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS). DIRS is a voluntary and convenient way to inform the FCC, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other government agencies... Read More.