News – Page 14 – New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters

A Word from NAB

Thursday, May 26 by Ed Brouder

(May 25, 2016)- In a decisive victory for broadcasters, the federal appeals court in Philadelphia today ordered the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to quickly review outdated broadcast ownership rules, and eliminated the FCC's prohibition on... Read More.

National Hall of Fame Accepting Nominees

Tuesday, May 24 by Ed Brouder

Nominations are open for the National Radio Hall of Fame. The 24 nominations in six categories were determined by the organization’s nominating committee. Four of those categories will be voted on... Read More.

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.

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.

Confusion marks regional EAS test

Tuesday, March 1 by Ed Brouder

A regional test of the Emergency Alert System on February 24, 2016 involving 22 states went well - for those stations that received it. But the day of the test six states were left out without the broadcasters... Read More.

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