Relatively “clean” STAVRA bill through Senate committee

Following efforts from television broadcasters across the country, “Local Choice”, along with other potentially harmful amendments to the Satellite Television Access and Viewer Rights Act (STAVRA) were removed or modified during a Senate Commerce Committee mark up session on September 17th. The bill, largely thought... Read More.

NASBA issues statement on House STELA bill

MADISON, WI – In response to [yesterday's] STELA reauthorization bill introduced by House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte (VA-06), the following statement can be attributed to NASBA President Michelle Vetterkind, on behalf of NASBA and its State Broadcasters Association members. “On behalf of... Read More.

Joint Management Seminar a Success

Earlier this month the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters, along with the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, held the first-ever joint seminar aimed at strengthening management skills among their members.  Survey results suggest that the most... Read More.

Plenty to pay attention to in D.C. for broadcasters

Between STELA (Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act) reauthorization, continued speculation about the broadcast television spectrum auction and performance rights issues for radio, Washington, D.C. is a busy place for broadcasters. On June 10, the Senate Judiciary Committee introduced a “clean” STELA reauthorization bill that... Read More.

New face to the National Guard NCSA campaign

Recently, Staff Sergeant Carolina Compton was assigned to the position of Marketing NCO (non-commissioned officer) for the New Hampshire Army National Guard, replacing Sergeant First Class Mathew Lovgren.  Among other duties, the Marketing NCO is our main contact in the state for our NH... Read More.

FCC to host webinars on spectrum auction

The NHAB urges you to give serious consideration to participating in important FCC-sponsored webinars to be conducted Wednesday through Friday of this week on the subject of the Broadcast Television Incentive Auction.  The following information was provided by the Commission.