| Letter from the Editor |
Brian Johnson, lead singer from AC/DC once belted out, “for those about to rock. We salute you!” On November 14th we will salute the winners of the 2013 MBA Broadcasting Awards.
Last year we awarded our Broadcaster of the Year to WBZ-TV’s Jack Williams. This year the honor is again up for grabs to a broadcaster that has spent a career committed to his or her work, the broadcasting industry and the community.
But “what about everybody else?” We asked ourselves. What about the engineer who trudges through rain, sleet and snow to keep your station on the air every winter? Or what about the account executive that loosened his tie, rolled up his sleeves and helped his client unload a truck when one of their guys called out sick? Shouldn’t they get recognized?
Well this year, they will. Introducing the “Above and Beyond” Award. This award will be given to one individual who has gone the extra mile in the past year. From a part-time janitor to the station owner, anyone who works in the broadcasting industry is eligible. Our “Above and Beyond” nomination form, as well as our 2013 Broadcaster of the Year nomination form, are available now on the new MassBroadcasters.org. You can also email me at jordan@massbroadcasters.org and I will be happy to send it to you.
It’s time to recognize the people that make your station rock!
Sincerely,
Jordan Walton
Executive Director
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| Summer 2013 |
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Sound Bites 2013
Call for Entries |
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Sound Bites 2013 is going to rock! You’ll be able to mix, mingle, learn and win at the annual event brought to you by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association. Entries for the 2013 MBA Broadcasting Awards will open on Monday, July 8th with some new categories! Pick out your best clips and get ready to submit in the following categories: Best Individual Commercial/ Commercial Campaign, Best Feature Story, Best Spot News Story, PSA, Local Special Program/Event, Air Personality, Station Promotional Announcement, Sports Feature, Sports Play-by-Play, Best Use of Digital Media, "Above and Beyond" Award, Station of the Year and Broadcaster of the Year!
The only way to take home hardware on November 14th is to ENTER! Recognize the hard work done year-round by your staffs and submit their work … and don’t forget to show up to accept your award!
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| Brand New MassBroadcasters.org! |
| The new MBA website has launched! The new site comes with a fresh look, easier navigation, and more current information including jobs postings and resumes! Check out our new site at MassBroadcasters.org and leave us feedback on our Facebook page. Enjoy! |
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| Equipment Seizure Small Victory in Fight Over Piracy |
In late May the U.S. Attorney’s office announced that they had seized equipment from a pirate radio station operating in Roslindale, MA. At least one licensed broadcaster had complained to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about the station, which set the chain of events in motion.
The station was first warned to stop operating illegally on several occasions. When the FCC returned, the station was still transmitting. In an article on RadioWorld.com, U.S Attorney for Massachusetts Carmen Ortiz is quoted as saying “It is a potential hazard to public safety for pirate radio stations to broadcast illegally and interfere with critical radio communications." The U.S. Attorney’s Office will work in conjunction with the FCC to identify and seize equipment from these pirate broadcasters.
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| Continuing Education Grants Continue to Help MBA Members |
In a world of media consolidation and tightening budgets, training for radio and television station employees is often among the first thing to get cut. With fewer seminars, outdated training books and technology that evolves quickly, employees can easily be left behind. Enter the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association’s Continuing Education Reimbursement Program (CERP).
Through the CERP an MBA member can get reimbursed for just about any educational endeavor that will help them do their job better. The MBA will reimburse up to $500 for members to attend seminars or webinars, purchase training books, workshops, take post secondary classes and more.
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| MBA's EEO Webinar |
| On May 30th, Scott R. Flick and Paul A. Cicelski from the MBA’s federal legal counsel, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, presented “EEO On the Road to Renewal: Seizing Your Last Chance to Avoid EEO Problems at License Renewal Time.” Those who attended the webinar received EEO credit for their public files. If you would like a copy of the presentation, click here. EEO credit will not be issued to those who did not attend the webinar. |
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