Latest NPRM on EAS
January 28, 2016 - The FCC has issued its latest Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) related to the Emergency Alert System. The purpose is to explore ways to promote community preparedness and ensure... Read More.
Author: Ed Brouder
Brouder to head NHAB
Veteran broadcaster Ed Brouder has been selected as executive director of the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters (NHAB). He replaces Jordan Walton who relocated to New Jersey with his family.
Brouder’s 37-year... Read More.
Koor Communications’ Sheila Vinikoor passes away
Sad news this morning as we have learned that Koor Communication's co-owner Sheila Vinikoor has passed away at the age of 65.
Sheila E. Vinikoor passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on January 8, 2016,... Read More.
NHAB files several joint comments in 2015
Each year the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters files comments on numerous Federal Communications Commission proceedings on behalf of our members. The following is a list of the FCC proceedings in which the NHAB jointly participated in 2015 thanks to Washington counsel of Pillsbury... Read More.
Advocacy update – FCC in the spotlight
There are a number of ongoing legislative issues facing broadcasters both in Concord and in Washington DC.
For our television members we are facing an effort by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler to end “exclusivity” rules for local broadcasters. The end of these rules... Read More.
Granite Mikes is on deck for October 29!
The Granite Mikes are right around the corner and while we're not rooting for the Red Sox this postseason we will celebrate the sports long history with broadcasting during the NHAB's annual appreciation night.
The day kicks off from 2PM to 4:30PM where the NHAB... Read More.
Broadcasters still waiting on contest rule change
Rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission on September 17 allowing broadcasters to disclose contest information online as opposed to on-air will not go into effect until at least December. As David Oxenford notes in his... Read More.
NH stations have successful EAS test
A survey of New Hampshire licensed radio and television broadcasters following the September 16 FEMA Regional EAS test suggests that the majority of broadcast stations in the Granite State received and forwarded the "NPT" code test... Read More.
Stronger Together Drug Summit – October 29th
You are invited!
As a member of the NH news community, you are invited to participate in Stronger Together, a two-session summit co-hosted by New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters (NHAB) and the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Hampshire (PDFNH).
Along with moderator Scott Spradling, join media... Read More.
New England First Amendment Institute to be held October 18-20
The New England First Amendment Institute will be held October 18 through 20 in Dedham, MA. This annual three-day investigative journalism workshop is provided to 25 New England journalists at no cost... Read More.
