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P1+ Training Program
STOP wasting your time and money on one-size-fits-all sales training.
P1+ is a targeted, hands-on training program that caters to the individual seller – not the group as a whole.
John Kijowski Award Acceptance Speech
Here’s video of John Kijowski receiving his Distinguished Broadcaster Award at the MBA Awards Banquet on Saturday, August 7th.
John Rooney’s Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech
Here’s the acceptance speech from John Rooney, 2021 MBA Hall of Fame inductee. Congratulations, John!
Short video on reducing tower lighting costs
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Program has created a product to both proactively work to meet industry needs and to help reduce bird collisions.
Television pioneer Ted Koplar dies at 77
Edward J. “Ted” Koplar passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family April 4, 2021. Visit KPLR TV for full story.
Jobs jobs jobs! Let the MBA help you find – or fill – one!
By Rachael Heffner
When it comes to jobs, have you been looking for a while? Maybe you are the one who needs a new position,
FCC Post-Filing Announcements
Make your Post-Filing Announcements on the 1st and 16th of October, and the 1st and 16th of November, and December.
Although the Commission has recently changed the Post-Filing announcement script and online posting and publication requirements,
Local High School Sports Play-By-Play Broadcasting
The changing dynamics of high school sports have created threats and opportunities for broadcasters particularly with small market radio.
The pandemic has accelerated the need for broadcasters to respond now.
Lessons from Ferguson
As we watch all of the protests, looting, and destruction of property across our country following the death of George Floyd,
Seven Strategies for Delivering Bad News to Employees
This is a guest post from the OMNIA Group, who we partner with for a member-only service that helps you hire and manage your teams better.
MBA Idea Xchange Facebook Group
MBA Stations,
It goes without saying that you are not alone in this time of crisis. All radio and television stations are having to adjust and make hard decisions.
Broadcasters Foundation of America
During this trying economic times, we wanted to remind our members about the Broadcasters Foundation of America. Their mission, from their website:
The mission of the Broadcasters Foundation of America is to improve the quality of life and maintain the personal dignity of men and women in the radio and television broadcast profession who find themselves in acute financial need due to a critical illness,
Political Windows
In Missouri, the office of the Secretary of State posts all election dates. Use the descriptions below to determine political windows requiring stations apply their lowest unit rate to candidates.
Updated: 144 Organizations Sign Statement on Government Coronavirus Emergency Transparency and Public Access
Update 4/1/2020: The number of signees to this document has now reached 144. Please see the complete statement and list of signees here.
Your Customers Are Different, So Treat Them Differently
This is a guest post by our friends at The Omnia Group, Inc. www.OmniaGroup.com
Like the old saying goes,
MBA Announces 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees
Jefferson City, Missouri, January 22, 2020 – Broadcasters Don Hicks, Betsey Bruce and Jim Bohannon will be inducted into the Missouri Broadcasters Association’s Hall of Fame on Saturday,
A 2019 Wrap Up and Looking Ahead
As 2019 wraps up and we all begin looking ahead to the new decade, we want to reflect on some of the amazing things that happened in the Missouri broadcast industry.
Missouri Makes Broadcast History with ABIP
Hi there MBA members! Welcome back to the MBA blog. We are very busy this time of year planning your annual MBA Convention,