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Ford Changes Its Mind on AM Car Radios

Thursday, May 25 by Ed Brouder

(May 23, 2023) - In an early victory for the AM For Every Vehicle Act, Ford Motor Company has reversed its decision to remove AM radio from its new vehicles. CEO Jim Farley announced on social media that AM radio will be included in all gasoline... Read More.

NAB Resources: Keep AM Radio in Cars

Monday, March 27 by Ed Brouder

You have probably heard that some members of Congress and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) are concerned over reports that some automakers plan to eliminate production of AM car radios. We are pleased to announce that NAB is launching a public affairs campaign to... Read More.

EAS News from Sage Alerting Systems

Friday, March 3 by Ed Brouder

(from the Sage Alerting Systems website) Updated February 10, 2023 Rev96 Announcement An FCC Report and Order for PS Docket No. 15-94 adopting new rules to improve the clarity and accessibility of Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages recently went into effect with a compliance date of... Read More.

NAB Monitoring DOJ Lawsuit Against Google

Wednesday, January 25 by Tracy Caruso

The National Association of Broadcasters says it is monitoring a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday accusing Alphabet’s Google... Read More.

2022 Granite Mikes

Thursday, December 22 by Ed Brouder

(October 11, 2022) – Radio and television stations around the Granite State were recognized for their best work during the past year during the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters annual convention at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord. The Granite Mikes Awards ceremony was preceded... Read More.

Why You Should Join Mark Levy for his Sales Seminar at NHAB Convention

Thursday, September 22 by Ed Brouder

What follows is an (almost) imaginary conversation between NHAB Executive Director Tracy Caruso and featured sales seminar presenter Mark Levy. Good morning Tracy! I don’t know if you’ve heard, but I’ll get a chance to share some strategies and tactics to help you and your... Read More.

2022 NHAB Scholarship Recipients

Wednesday, July 13 by Ed Brouder

MANCHESTER, NH – The New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters (NHAB) awarded $18,000 in scholarships for the 2022-2023 school year, including its Student Broadcaster Scholarships, Families in Broadcasting Scholarships and the Al Sprague Memorial Scholarship. The Broadcaster Scholarships are given to young men and women pursuing... Read More.

Lowest Unit Charge Kicks in July 30

Friday, June 24 by Ed Brouder

Political season is already on us, even though New Hampshire's state primaries aren't until September 13. As you'll see in the June issue of Antenna, New Hampshire broadcasters must implement their lowest unit charge for candidate advertising between July 30 and September 13. The... Read More.

Howie Leonard, R.I.P.

Saturday, March 19 by Ed Brouder

Howard Leonard Silverman, also known as Howie Leonard, of Portsmouth passed away on March 17, 2022 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Howard was born on February 20, 1926 in Haverhill, Massachusetts to David and Rose Silverman, grew up in Lawrence and was preceded in death... Read More.

Jessica’s Law

Tuesday, January 18 by Ed Brouder

During winter weather, we see and hear frequent reminders to clear all snow and ice from motor vehicles. The legal requirement for this is popularly referred to as "Jessica's Law," so-named in honor of 20-year-old Jessica Smith who died in Peterborough in 1999. A... Read More.

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