The Montana Broadcasters Association is a membership organization dedicated to serving the needs of radio and television stations in Montana and educating the public on the value of free, over-the-air broadcasting.
Recent News
Posted June 17th, 2022
Thanks to all who made the 2022 MBA EB Craney Awards and Hall of Fame Induction such a success. Click here to watch the entire show.
Posted April 15th, 2022
The Montana Broadcasters Association and the Greater Montana Foundation are proud to announce the finalists for this year's E.B. Craney Awards.Click here to see finalists.The finalists for Television... Read More
Posted January 10th, 2022
The Montana Broadcasters Association is now requesting and accepting nominations for The Montana Broadcasters Association Spirit of Broadcasting. The Spirit of Broadcasting nomination process is open... Read More
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Montana Broadcasters Trivia:
In 1929, just weeks after going on-the-air, KGIR Radio in Butte broadcast the inauguration of President Herbert Hoover. Butte city school were closed, and the youngsters were ushered into theaters and auditoriums to hear the special program. Station owner and creator E.B. Craney recalled the cost of the broadcast was $1,045, most of which was covered by contributions from local merchants. (Thanks to "History of Radio Broadcasting In Montana" by Ron Richards.)
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By becoming a member of the MBA, you'll receive the following benefits:
- Free listing in the MBA directory
- A copy of the directory
- Free listing on the MBA web site
- Free display space at the annual MBA convention
- Discounted registration at all MBA clinics and seminars
- Free listing with Broadcast Compliance Service
- Free access to on-line training with Local Broadcast Sales and MBA publications
- Up-to-date information on FCC rulings and regulations
- Access to an attorney to answer basic FCC questions
- Eligibility for E.B. Craney and Manning Awards
- Each member/group is also entitled to vote during the annual business meeting, and to all other benefits that the Board of Directors may deem appropriate.
Membership in the Montana Broadcasters Association is open to all legally licensed full power radio and television stations in the state of Montana. Members receive a free listing in the MBA directory, a copy of the directory, a listing on the MBA web site, free display space at the annual MBA convention (with convention member registration), discounted registration at all MBA clinics and seminars, free listing with Broadcast Compliance Service, free access to on-line training with Local Broadcast Sales and MBA publications. Each member/group is also entitled to vote during the annual business meeting of the Association and to all other benefits that the Board of Directors may deem appropriate. - See more at: http://mtbroadcasters.betulacreative.com/about-mba/become-member#sthash.0dbmasc4.dpuf
Membership in the Montana Broadcasters Association is open to all legally licensed full power radio and television stations in the state of Montana. Members receive a free listing in the MBA directory, a copy of the directory, a listing on the MBA web site, free display space at the annual MBA convention (with convention member registration), discounted registration at all MBA clinics and seminars, free listing with Broadcast Compliance Service, free access to on-line training with Local Broadcast Sales and MBA publications. Each member/group is also entitled to vote during the annual business meeting of the Association and to all other benefits that the Board of Directors may deem appropriate. - See more at: http://mtbroadcasters.betulacreative.com/about-mba/become-member#sthash.0dbmasc4.dpuf
Membership in the Montana Broadcasters Association is open to all legally licensed full power radio and television stations in the state of Montana. Members receive a free listing in the MBA directory, a copy of the directory, a listing on the MBA web site, free display space at the annual MBA convention (with convention member registration), discounted registration at all MBA clinics and seminars, free listing with Broadcast Compliance Service, free access to on-line training with Local Broadcast Sales and MBA publications. Each member/group is also entitled to vote during the annual business meeting of the Association and to all other benefits that the Board of Directors may deem appropriate. - See more at: http://mtbroadcasters.betulacreative.com/about-mba/become-member#sthash.0dbmasc4.dpuf
Membership in the Montana Broadcasters Association is open to all legally licensed full power radio and television stations in the state of Montana. Members receive a free listing in the MBA directory, a copy of the directory, a listing on the MBA web site, free display space at the annual MBA convention (with convention member registration), discounted registration at all MBA clinics and seminars, free listing with Broadcast Compliance Service, free access to on-line training with Local Broadcast Sales and MBA publications. Each member/group is also entitled to vote during the annual business meeting of the Association and to all other benefits that the Board of Directors may deem appropriate. - See more at: http://mtbroadcasters.betulacreative.com/about-mba/become-member#sthash.0dbmasc4.dpuf