2016 – Page 5 – New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters

Labor Dept. Revises Overtime Rules

Friday, May 20 by Ed Brouder

NHAB's Washington law firm (Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP) has written an advisory providing the details of the U.S. Department of Labor’s overtime rule changes, along with a number of suggestions for how businesses can minimize the economic impact and prepare for the... Read More.

Regional Winners named for Edward R. Murrow Awards

Monday, April 25 by Ed Brouder

Two New Hampshire stations have been recognized regionally for outstanding achievements in electronic journalism. The national Edward R. Murrow Award winners will be announced in June. The awards are named for the... Read More.

New England Emmy Winners

Wednesday, April 13 by Ed Brouder

(UPDATE-June 4, 2016) Congratulations to New Hampshire recipients of the 2016 New England Emmy Awards! NH Public Television and WCVB Boston tied in the Environmental category. NHPTV's Phil Vaughn, Steve Giordani and... Read More.

Lowest Unit Charges Take Effect July 30

Wednesday, April 13 by Ed Brouder

During the 45-day period prior to a primary election or party caucus, and the 60-day period prior to the general election, commercial broadcast stations are prohibited from charging any legally qualified candidate for elective office (who does not waive his or her rights) more than the station’s Lowest... Read More.

Dartmouth Celebrates 75th

Friday, April 8 by Ed Brouder

On Saturday, April 30, 2016 Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH will celebrate dual milestones: the 75th anniversary of student broadcasting and the 40th anniversary of WFRD-FM, one of the rare commercially-operated student stations in America. Director of Broadcasting Heath Cole says there will... Read More.

UPDATE: IPAWS bill signed into law!

Tuesday, March 22 by Ed Brouder

On Monday, April 11, 2016 President Obama signed the “Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2015,” which requires FEMA to modernize and implement the Integrated Public... Read More.

Welcome WEMJ-FM!

Monday, March 21 by Ed Brouder

Binnie Media's Laconia cluster appears to be among the first beneficiaries in America of the AM improvement window that opened in January. In an effort to aid struggling AM stations the... Read More.

Scholarship deadlines approach

Friday, March 18 by Ed Brouder

As graduation season approaches, so to do deadlines for two NHAB member-funded scholarships. Permanent residents of New Hampshire are eligible to apply for scholarships for 2 or 4-year accredited institutions of higher learning as long as the applicant is: a full-time student enrolled in a radio or... Read More.

New sponsors for Local Freedom Radio Act

Tuesday, March 1 by Ed Brouder

February 29, 2016 - Two additional U.S. Senators and five members of the House of Representatives have signed on as co-sponsors of the Local Radio Freedom Act. They include Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME). Three members of New Hampshire's congressional delegation already support the act: Senator... Read More.

Year: 2016