Television
JCPA introduced in Senate
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
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.
FCC Extends Public File Deadlines Yet Again, and Adds LMS Filings to the Mix
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.
MBA inducts 9 into its Hall of Fame
On September 22, 2022 nine prestigous radio and television broadacsters were inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame during a luncheon induction at the Boston Marriott Quincy Hotel.
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by emcee Jordan Rich and Hall of Fame Committee Chairman... Read More.
Broadcasters Foundation of America’s longtime president Jim Thompson has passed away
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.
MBA/MAB to offer mental health support webinars for journalists
The pandemic, on top of coverage of protests, school shootings, etc. weigh heavy on any person and young reporters are particularly susceptible because they are often seeing these things up close and, for many, it's their first time being involved with this type of news.
WCRN Boston Launches First ATSC 3.0/Next Gen TV Platform in Boston
WCRN TV 31 Boston has launched the region’s first ATSC 3.0/Next Gen TV platform. A cutting-edge technology, ATSC 3.0 datacasting and the NextGen TV/Radio technical platform is based on Internet Protocol (IP), transforming televisions into web browsers, opening a world of possibilities for the... Read More.
MBA members take part in “Guardsman for a Day” event
On June 15, 2022 several television and radio members of the Massaschusetts Broadcasters Association (MBA) participated in a "Guardsman for a Day" event put on by the Massachusetts Army National Guard and the MBA. The event highlighted some of the training that our local... Read More.
White House issues cybersecurity warning
This week the White House issued a briefing regarding potential cyber threats to private businesses eminating from Russia. The document lays out the following eight steps that businesses can take to help prevent cyber security attacks.
Mandate the use of multi-factor authentication on your... Read More.
MBA submits testimony opposing digital ad taxes
During a virtual hearing for the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Revenue, the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association filed comments on behalf of its member radio and television stations opposing several bills calling for a tax on digital advertising within the commonwealth. Any tax on advertising, digital... Read More.
Longtime WCVB Chronicle Anchor Mary Richardson passes away at 76
Mary Richardson, legendary Boston broadcaster and former longtime co-anchor of Chronicle on WCVB Channel 5, passed away after a brave seven-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 76.
Richardson is survived by her husband Stan Leven... Read More.
