About MAB

Created on November 28th, 1941, the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters is one of the nation’s leading state broadcast associations.

With 100% of Mississippi TV stations, and 85% of Mississippi radio stations as members, the MAB represents the Mississippi broadcast industry in Washington and at the state and local levels.

The Mississippi Association of Broadcasters has been representing and serving Mississippi radio and television since 1941.

The Mississippi Association of Broadcasters (MAB) is a nonprofit trade association for radio and television stations in Mississippi. Its purpose is to assist members with broadcast industry and general business related challenges. MAB members are offered educational seminars, legal hotlines, lobbying representation, updates on industry trends, and opportunities to network with other broadcasters.

The MAB provides the latest news and information affecting the broadcast industry through online newsletters, email updates, and educational events throughout the year.

MAB Membership…

Learn more about the resources and benefits exclusive to our members.

Staff & Board

  • Amanda Fontaine

    Executive Director

  • President - Dr. Elayne Anthony

    JSU

  • Vice- President - Ted Fortenberry

    (TV) WLBT

  • Secretary/Treasurer- Melissa Boswell Townsend

    (Radio) - Boswell Media

  • Past President- Derek Rogers

    (TV)WCBI

  • RaMona Alexander

    Board Member (TV) - WDBD

  • Marah Evans Bennett

    Board Member (Radio) - Rayanna Group, LLC

  • Board Member (Radio)- Delta Radio Network

    Larry Fuss

    Board Member (Radio)- Delta Radio Network

  • Jacque Harms

    Board Member (TV) - WTOK

  • Raymond Jourdan

    Board Member (Radio) - Mississippi Radio Group

  • Peter Keith

    Board Member (TV)- WAPT

  • Chris Marsalis

    Board Member (Radio)- JC Media

  • Carrie Northam

    Board Member (Radio) - Brookhaven Broadcasting

  • Rick Williams

    Board Member (TV) - WLOX

  • Royal Aills

    Board Member (TV) - MPB

  • Kenny Windham

    Historian