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Top of the News:
* Three Big Station Sales Announced This Week in Michigan!
* Another $15,000 Fine Proposed for Missing Issues Programs Lists
* Only 15 Spots Left for November 8's SBE Ennes Workshop in Lansing
* Larry Patrick Appointed to NAB Radio Board
* Entercom's WOMC Raises Nearly $180k with Radiothon
* BEA Contest is Opening Soon!
* Register Before October 24 to Secure Your Spot at
#BCBC19!
All this and more below
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Another $15,000 Fine Proposed for Missing Issues Programs Lists - And a Fine for a Late-Filed Renewal
By: David Oxenford
Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
A pattern is being established - $15,000 and a short-term, 2-year license renewal seem to have become the standard penalty for stations that are missing all of their Quarterly Issues Programs Lists for a license renewal term. On October 8, the FCC's Media Bureau issued a proposed fine to a Virginia station that had failed to complete any Quarterly Issues Programs lists during its 8-year license renewal term.
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 There are only 15 spots left for the SBE Ennes Workshop on November 8 in Lansing!
We hope to see you there. November 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lansing Community College's West Campus. Registration is $40 and includes sessions, food and beverage. Space is limited. Only 15 spots remain.
Room discounts available at the Country Inn and Suites in Lansing.
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Three Big Station Sales Announced This Week in Michigan!
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Jackson Radio Works to McKibbin Media
McKibbin Media Group, Inc. has signed an agreement with Jackson Radio Works, Inc., licensee of WKHM AM/FM and WIBM, Jackson, Michigan, to purchase its radio stations and other assets. The agreement is subject to FCC approval, and is expected to close later this year. The announcement was made this past Monday (10/7).
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 Armada Acquires Eight Sovereign Communications Stations
On October 7, Armada Media Partners, based in Fond du Lac, Wis., announced the purchase of Sovereign Communications radio stations based in Marquette and Iron Mountain.
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Immaculate Heart Buys Baraga Broadcasting Stations
RadioInsight reports that Immaculate Heart Media has agreed to purchase Baraga Broadcasting's five stations in Northern Michigan for $345,000.
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 Larry Patrick Appointed to NAB Radio Board
Larry Patrick, managing partner of both Legend Communications and Patrick Communications, has been appointed to the NAB Radio Board of Directors by Radio Board Chair Dave Santrella in accordance with NAB by-laws, effective immediately.
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 WOLV-FM Helps Pack the Theatre for Omega House Fundraiser
A full house grooved to Paul McCartney's biggest hits at the Calumet Theatre this past weekend to raise money for hospice services and 97.7, The Wolf (WOLV-FM/Houghton), led a three-month push to make sure every seat was sold.
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 Entercom's WOMC Raises Nearly $180k with "Turn Up the Miracles" Radiothon
On October 10, WOMC-FM (Detroit) held its annual "Turn Up The Miracles" Radiothon to benefit Children's Miracle Hospital and raised a total of $178,886.00!
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WCSY-FM Begins Project Personal Care
This week, October 10-12, Midwest Family Broadcasting's WCSY-FM (South Haven-Benton Harbor-Saint Joseph) is holding its annual Project Personal Care, a drive to collect items for those in need, but not the usual canned goods.
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 WKAR Bids Farewell To Digital News Director Reginald Hardwick
WKAR Public Media (East Lansing) has announced that Digital News Director Reginald Hardwick has left the station to become Director of News and Public Affairs at Illinois Public Media.
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WDVD Raises over $60,000 for Detroit Dog Rescue
On October 4, Cumulus Media's WDVD-FM (Detroit) held its second annual Radiothon for Detroit Dog Rescue (DDR), Detroit's only no-kill dog foster and adoption shelter. A total of $61,668 was raised.
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WFAT Adds the Rumble Bees!
Midwest Communication's WFAT-AM/FM Translator combo (Battle Creek) has announced that it will be the radio home of the city's new hockey team, the Battle Creek Rumble Bees, airing all the the team's live play-by-play broadcasts.
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 WION Gears Up for Annual "Treasures for Troops" Campaign
WION Radio (Ionia) and its many partners will host and broadcast from the 6th annual "Treasures for Troops" campaign, November 11th through 15th. Drop off locations will be available in Ionia, Saranac, Muir, Lowell and Lake Odessa. WION will be broadcasting from a different hosting location each day.
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DPTV Welcomes Fulcrum to Detroit
Detroit Public TV , along with the Ford Foundation are bringing Fulcrum to Detroit, November 13-14. The conference is designed to prepare people today for where work is going tomorrow.
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 Bill Thompson to Speak at Ferris
Veteran Michigan broadcaster Bill Thompson, who released a book of his memoirs early this summer "
My Life as a Great Lakes Broadcaster" will be speaking at Ferris State University on October 17 at 11 a.m. in UCB 211. Thompson is a Ferris Sports Leadership Institute Advisory Board member.
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 Investigative Reporters & Editors Watchdog Workshop Coming to Detroit on October 19
WDIV-TV and Graham Media Group have partnered with the Missouri School of Journalism to bring it's Investigative Reporters & Editors TV Watchdog Workshop series to Detroit on October 19.
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MEMBER SIGHTING....
WJBK VP/GM Greg Easterly and Rep. Debbie Dingell catch up in Detroit. "Fox Corporation is a proud supporter of the John D. Dingell Jr. Journalism Scholarship and look forward to the benefits this endeavor will create for talented young broadcast professionals in Michigan and across the country," says VP of Government Relations Jamie Gillespie.
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BEA CONTEST IS OPENING SOON!!!
October 28, 2019
January 9, 2020
Contest Closes
March 4, 2020
BEA Reception & Ceremony at the #MABshow in Lansing
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Did you know that we offer the following services at no charge to you? Find out more by clicking on the services below:
(Members only-must use password to access)
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 Register Before October 24 to Secure Your Spot at BCBC!
If you're dreaming about a career in broadcasting, BCBC is where you want to be. Each year BCBC connects students with industry leaders from across Michigan. BCBC '19 will take place Friday, Nov. 8, at Lansing Community College's West Campus. Learn more and register to attend before October 24* at
MyBCBC.com.
*BCBC online registration will close on Oct. 24. While registration will be available at the door, it will not guaranteed. Space is limited.
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The MAB Foundation is Hosting TWO More Career Fairs in 2019!
Let us help you fulfill your hiring and EEO needs!
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October 17, 2019 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
"Scarce Talent: Recruiting and
Hiring Better Salespeople"
with Chris Lytle, InstantSalesTraining.com
To manage productively, you must hire effectively. During this fast-paced, highly detailed webinar, you'll learn:
- The #1 reason you can't find good people.
- The importance of hiring A players.
- Two things you must know about A players.
- Why sales managers tend to make lousy interviewers Quit making this deadly hiring mistake.
- The 3 components of a well-rounded hiring decision.
- The question to ask the candidate before he or she sits down.
- The #1 mistake sales managers make when reading resumes.
- Breaking down the hiring process in to 7 repeatable steps.
- Why you must ask these two embarrassing interview questions.
- Getting referrals to give you a referral.
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Course Description:
Competition is becoming fierce for the independent retailer. Having a great Web site, understanding online promotion, and owning a piece of your station's premium online real estate puts your customer in the right position to compete locally and, of course, grow beyond the city limits.
Click here to log in and watch this course.
Support: For questions, support or additional information please contact our amazing support team by email at
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14 Things Radio Broadcasters Should Pay Attention to When Creating Videos
By: Seth Resler
Jacobs Media Strategies
These days, every media outlet is a multi-media outlet. Sure, your radio station personalities may be focused primarily on audio content, but in the social media age, people want to see them on video, too. While technological improvements have made it increasingly easy and affordable to post video online, that doesn't ensure that all the videos created are compelling.
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October 17
Webinar: "Scarce Talent: Recruiting and Hiring Better Sales People" (Learn More)
October 23
MABF Media Career Fair at Grand Valley State University Eberhard Center
(Register Your Station)
November 8
BCBC '19 (Learn More)
November 8
SBE Ennes Workshop (Learn More)
November 8
MABF Media Career Fair at Lansing Community College - West Campus (Register Your Station)
November 21
Webinar: "Preparing for the 2020 Elections" (Learn More)
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Administrative Business Analyst
WKAR Public Media
(East Lansing)
Posted: October 10, 2019
Board Operator at WOOD/iHeartmedia
WOOD-AM/FM
(Grand Rapids)
Posted: October 9, 2019
News/Sports Reporter
WJRT-TV
(Flint)
Posted: October 8, 2019
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