Legal Hotlines: The MBA provides members with access to federal and state legal hotlines. Contact Chad Mahoney at (573) 636-6692, or email him at cmahoney@MissouriBroadcasters.org.
Legislative and Regulatory Alerts: The MBA has many resources available to keep our members aware of FCC rules and deadlines, as well as potential bills and legislation that impact our industry.
Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP): The ABIP process begins by filling out a request form. An MBA engineer will work with stations to schedule the inspection and the FCC is notified at the beginning and end of the process. The station will have five months to complete the inspection and a certificate of compliance will be mailed for each station to display.
MBA Annual Convention: MBA members gather late spring for our annual meeting. The two-day event includes training for managers, sales, promotions, producers and news personnel and ends with the MBA Awards Banquet.
MBA Awards: Recognizing the outstanding achievements of Missouri broadcasters is one of the most popular events of the MBA.
First Informer Broadcaster: Credentialing for engineers and technical personnel to access broadcast equipment during a state of emergency is available through the MBA, Missouri Department of Public Safety, and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). For more information, email Terri Stutheit or call us at (573) 636-6692.
State Leadership Conference: Representatives from each MBA district travel to Washington D.C. annually to meet with Missouri’s Congressional delegation as part of NAB’s State Leadership Conference.
Enforcement Monitor: This monthly report, provided by Pillsbury Law, details specific instances where stations across the nation have failed to comply with one or more of the FCC’s numerous requirements. The report provides complete information about the requirement and any forfeitures.
Station Directory: MBA members receive login credentials to access our media directory.
The services listed below are offered exclusively for MBA members who participate in our Missouri Public Education Program (MO-PEP).
In addition, MO-PEP participants also have access to 3rd Thursday Webinars, the Missouri News Network and our Digital Ambassadors program.
Use the section menu to learn about these services or contact Terri Stutheit, Member Services Coordinator for more information. Terri can also help sign up your station to participate in MO-PEP.
The mission of the Missouri Broadcasters Association is promoting the success and prosperity of Missouri’s Broadcasters