advocacy
How we advocate for Hawaii's broadcasters
The HAB advocates on behalf of the radio and television stations by promoting broadcast advertising to industries, reaching out to young people about pursuing careers in broadcasting, some involvement in legislative and legal matters on behalf of broadcasting. Please contact us if you’d like more information about our advocacy efforts.
Promote Broadcasting
Broadcaster represent an industry which, at its core, is here to serve our communities.
Educate Stakeholders
The HAB is determined to help maintain a competitive and reasonable environment to continue serving the public.
Encourage the next generation
As broadcasting changes and evolves, we look to young and excited minds to take the industry forward.
Cooperative Partnerships
The HAB works with other state associations, the National Association of Broadcasters and our own Washington counsel to serve our members.
Our Partners
CommLawBlog
- Fifth Circuit Decision Puts FCC Forfeiture Authority in Question April 29, 2025On April 17, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated a $57 million forfeiture order issued by the FCC against AT&T, ruling that the FCC violated the Constitution by imposing the penalty without first bringing the case to a federal court. The decision in AT&T v. FCC could significantly alter the...… […]
- FHH Attorneys to Participate in MFM Webinar Series February 3, 2025FHH attorneys Frank Montero and Seth Williams will present a webinar for the Media Financial Management Association’s town hall series. Their presentation, titled Advertising Marijuana and other “Vices” Under the Trump/Carr FCC, will take place March 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT. The presentation will last about an hour, including time for questions. Those interested...… […]
Comm Law Center
- FCC Enforcement Monitor April 2025Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published the FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others. This month’s issue includes: Virginia Sheriff and FCC Determine Public Safety Interference Caused by Handheld Radio Unauthorized Operation by Puerto Rico AM Station Leads to Notice of Violation […]
- FCC Enforcement Monitor March 2025Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published the FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others. This month’s issue includes: Puerto Rico Broadcaster Agrees to $4,500 Consent Decree for Unauthorized LPTV Operation Eleventh Circuit Rejects FCC’s Rationale for Broadcast Ownership Fine FCC Proposes $325,322 […]
Broadcast Law Blog
- Local Broadcast Ownership Rules – How Could Ownership Deregulation Play Out? In many of the comments filed by broadcasters and their representatives in the FCC’s “Delete, Delete, Delete” docket, high on the list of rules suggested for deletion were the local broadcast ownership restrictions. Changes in these rules were also a subject high on the discussion list in Las Vegas at the recent NAB Convention. With... […]
- May 2025 Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – Comment Deadlines on ATSC 3.0 and EAS, Application Fee Increases, Audible Crawl Rule, Political File Windows, and MoreWhile May is one of those months that does not have any routine, scheduled FCC filing deadlines, there are still a number of regulatory dates and deadlines that are worthy of note for broadcasters. As detailed below, this includes comment deadlines in several FCC rulemaking proceedings, the effective date of the FCC’s application fee increases... […]
National Association of Broadcasters – News Releases
- NAB To Open 2025 Marconi Radio Awards Nomination WindowWashington, D.C.— The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that the 2025 Marconi Radio Award nomination window is open through May 31. Established in 1989 and named for inventor and Nobel Prize winner Guglielmo Marconi, the Marconi Radio Awards recognize overall excellence and performance in radio.
- NAB Statement on the Passing of Elizabeth Murphy BurnsIn response to the passing of longtime broadcaster and Morgan Murphy Media Chair Elizabeth Murphy Burns, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:
P.O. Box 61562
Honolulu, HI 96839
Phone: 808-599-1455
Jamie Hartnett, Executive Director
Jamie@HawaiiBroadcasters.com