News – Page 15 – New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters

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.

Al Blake, Jr.

Sunday, January 31 by Ed Brouder

NHAB has learned of the death of Al Blake, Jr., who held sales and management posts at several NH stations. He suffered a medical crisis while driving on Jan. 27, 2016. Albert Willard Blake, Jr., was born in New York state on Aug. 18, 1955.... Read More.

Latest NPRM on EAS

Friday, January 29 by Ed Brouder

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.

Brouder to head NHAB

Thursday, January 28 by Ed Brouder

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.

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