It's Memorial Day Weekend! The MAB will be closed on Monday, May 27. Normal office hours resume Tuesday, May 28. Our next MAB News Briefs will be published the week of June 3. Enjoy a safe and happy holiday weekend.
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Top of the News:
* Conference Highlight: Marijuana Regulatory Agency Director to Speak at #MABsummer
* Next National EAS Test Announced for August 7
* Government Relations Director Elena Palombo to leave the MAB on May 31
* Deal Reached in Michigan Auto Insurance Health Care Coverage
* NAB Demands Answers from FCC for 20% Higher Annual Fees
* WZZM's Janet Mason Announces Retirement
* WLNS Continues its Partnership with Habitat For Humanity
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Join Us for Another GRAND
The 2019 MAB Summer Advocacy Conference, Annual Business Meeting and Awards Reception & Banquet will take place August 5 & 6 at the JW Marriott Grand Rapids.
This year's growing line-up of speakers includes Congressman Tim Walberg,
the NAB's
Steven W. Newberry
and more!
Register for the Conference, Reserve Your Room
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Conference
Highlight: Marijuana Regulatory
Agency
Director to Speak at #MABsummer
Michigan's New Marijuana Regulatory Agency Director Andrew Brisbo will be on hand for the MAB's Advocacy Conference & Annual Business Meeting on August 5-6 at the JW Marriott in Grand Rapids.
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Time is Running Out for 2019 MAPB Public Media Impact Award Nominations
Nominations for the annual MAPB Public Media Impact Awards are due June 5. This year's recipients will be recognized following the 2019 MAB Advocacy Conference on August 6 at the JW Marriott in Grand Rapids. Learn More
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 Next National EAS Test Announced for August 7
FEMA has submitted a filing to the FCC indicating that the next national EAS test will be on Wednesday, August 7, at 2:20 p.m. Eastern.
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Is Your Station Overdue for an Inspection? Limited Spots Still
Available
for 2019 ABIPs
Do you think the FCC no longer does routine inspections? Guess again.
With both radio and television public files online, it makes it easier than ever for the FCC to inspect. You need to be certain your public file contains everything it should. A physical ABIP inspection checks technical as well as public file requirements, and more
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The MAB Political Action Committee (PAC) invites you to experience Founders Brewery in Grand Rapids from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on August 5. This special fundraising event will feature a private tour of the brewery, dinner and, of course, brews direct from Founders taps! All proceeds benefit the MABPAC. Admission is $200 per person or $350 per couple. According to Michigan Campaign Finance Act no corporate donations are allowed under the law. Only personal payment is accepted.
Register to Attend
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Government Relations Director Elena Palombo to leave the MAB on May 31
After eight years serving the MAB and its members, Government Relations Director Elena Palombo has resigned her position, effective May 31.
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 State/Legislative Updates
Deal Reached in Michigan Auto Insurance Health Care Coverage
Gongwer reports that Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, and House Speaker Lee Chatfield confirmed publicly this morning that the Democratic governor and the Republican legislative leadership reached an agreement on a bill to change how auto insurance covers health care for those injured in traffic crashes.
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Michigan Supreme Court Calls For Comments On Electronics In Court Rules
Proposed rules to make use of cellphones and other portable electronics more consistent through state courthouses were released May 15 by the Michigan Supreme Court, and while the rules would allow for cellphones in the courthouse, making a phone call in a courtroom during a proceeding as well as using it for photographs, recording or broadcasting will be prohibited. Read More
Nessel Declares Major Components Of Petition Changes Unconstitutional
On May 22, Michigan Attorney General announced that the key portion of the 2018 law establishing new requirements for groups wanting to put referendums, initiative petitions and constitutional amendments before voters are unconstitutional. Read More
Federal/Regulatory Updates
 NAB Demands Answers from FCC for 20% Higher Annual Fees
According to a report in Inside Radio, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has issued a letter to the FCC stating that because it has offered no explanation for the "remarkable" increase for its size, it's nearly impossible for the industry's trade group to offer any feedback on the proposed assessment.
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NAB Files Comments Supporting Voluntary All-Digital AM
On May 11, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) filed comments with the FCC supporting a petition to allow AM stations to broadcast an all-digital AM signal on a voluntary basis.
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WZZM's Janet Mason Announces Retirement
WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids) President and General Manager, Janet Mason, has announced her plans to retire this summer after 22 years at the station and 44 years in the broadcasting industry.
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WKAR-FM Names New Morning Edition Host
WKAR Public Media has announced that Mary Ellen Pitney will join the station as the Capital Region host and local producer for NPR's Morning Edition on 90.5 FM WKAR-FM at Michigan State University.
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Scotty Gunther Joins Up North Radio's WCDY
Up North Radio's WCDY-FM (Cadillac) has teamed up with Comedian, Author, and Speaker Scotty Gunther to create a very different PM Drive show on the station. Gunther, simply known as "Scotty" will host the show weekdays from 3 to 6 p.m.
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WKZO's Retired John McNeill Receives State Tribute
WKZO's newly retired John McNeill was recently recognized for his 40-plus years of radio reporting.
At Tuesday night's Kalamazoo County Commission meeting, McNeill was presented with a special award
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WLNS Continues its Partnership with Habitat For Humanity
Nexstar Broadcasting's WLNS-TV (Lansing) this week partnered again with Habitat for Humanity Capitol Region's "Women Build" program to renovate a home on Lansing's north side. Women Build is a program that celebrates women eliminating inadequate housing by building or repairing homes and improving communities.
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'Snack and Learn,'
What Does Your MAB Do for You?
Karole and Jackie were on the road this week visiting members at CW50/WWJ-TV in Detroit. Do you know about all the services and programs through the MAB? If not, the MAB would love to come "Snack and Learn" with you and your team! !
Invite us to your office and get informed about all the services offered by the MAB. We'll bring the snacks! Schedule your station's 2019 "Snack and Learn" with the MAB! Contact Jackie:
timm@michmab.com
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Attention Members!
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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June 20, 2019 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
with Jeff Welton, Nautel
In this webinar, Jeff Welton uses excerpts from his 'Tips N Tricks' column in the Nautel Waves newsletter to provide useful thoughts and ideas to keep your facilities fully functional and secure. With almost 30 years of field experience, hundreds of sites visited in dozens of countries, Jeff has a wide range of experience that should help you to maximize the potential of your broadcast facility, without breaking .
Click here to Register
June 20, 2019 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
presented by Tonex
OTT training covers principles behind Over the Top (OTT) including video, television and other services provided over the internet. Learn how OTT platform can deliver on the promise of next-generation TV: anytime, anyplace, anywhere. And...learn how OTT services can generate revenue from video on demand (VOD), catch-up TV and interactive applications.
Click here to Register
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Course Description:
Stress depends on the duration of the stressor, the intensity of the stressor, and the capacity of the individual to withstand the stress. Some people withstand stress better than others. This is something that you can learn to do, or learn to do better, and that's what this course is all about. We'll go over four simple steps you can take when managing your stress. We'll also review the seven signs of stress and how to handle each one. And lastly, we'll discuss how to better manage stress in the workplace. 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
support@p1learning.com or by phone at (888) 944-9377.
Don't miss out on your opportunity for free, online training as an MAB member! Sign your staff up today!
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Meet Your MABF Board Member of the Week: Marla Drutz
Marla Drutz is Vice President and General Manager of WDIV in Detroit. Prior to joining Graham Media Group (formerly Post-Newsweek Stations) in July 2008, Drutz had been with E.W. Scripps Company.
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Jumpstart Your Radio Station's Blog With This Simple Formula
By: Seth Resler
Jacobs Media Strategies
To keep listeners coming back to your radio station's website over and over again, you've got to continually pump out content. There's no shortcut. If you stopped playing music on the air, listeners would stop tuning in. Your website works the same way.
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Annual EEO Report Due in Public Files
June 5, 2019
MAPB Public Media Impact Award Nomination Deadline
June 20, 2019
Webinar: "20 Tips for the Broadcast Engineering Professional" (Learn More)
June 20, 2019
Webinar:"What is OTT and How Can We Make Money?" (Learn More)
August 5-6, 2019
Advocacy Conference, Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet, Grand Rapids
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Promotions Writer/
Producer/Editor
WOOD-TV
(Grand Rapids)
Posted: May 20, 2019
Membership and Volunteer Coordinator
WGVU Public Media
(Grand Rapids)
Posted: May 20, 2019
Traffic Director
MacDonald Broadcasting
(Saginaw)
Posted: May 17, 2019
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