Issue #190 |  April 3, 2020   |   View online
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New Coronavirus PSAs Available
The MAB is pleased to bring two new coronavirus PSAs for its television and radio members.  The new 30-second PSAs feature Governor Gretchen Whitmer and MDHHS Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun and offers viewers and listeners smart tips for staying healthy during the COVID-19 emergency.   Read More  

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
Applying the FCC Guidance on No-Charge Spots and Lowest Unit Charge During the Pandemic
By: David Oxenford,
Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP

Many stations seem unsure of how to apply the recent FCC guidance that no charge spots given to advertisers to help them through the pandemic do not need to be counted in computing a station's Lowest Unit Charge, as long as the no-charge spots are not part of paid advertising contracts and are not otherwise considered bonus spots.  Read More

Pai Thanks Broadcasters for Education Efforts
From the NAB: On March 16, NAB, network representatives and station groups had a telephone conference with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and members of his staff regarding broadcasters' response to the coronavirus outbreak.  Read More 

FCC Extends Due Dates for Quarterly Issues Programs Lists, Children's Television Reports
The FCC just released a Public Notice announcing that they are giving stations more time in which to upload their Quarterly Issues Programs lists to their online public file and to file their first Annual Children's Television Report. Read More

IN THE NEWS
Michigan Broadcasters Come Together for Second Town Hall Meeting
On April 2, television and radio broadcasters from throughout Michigan joined a coalition of Detroit television stations to present Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in a Town Hall meeting on the COVID-19 situation in the state.  Read More

WOOD-TV Hosts First Town Hall for Governor Whitmer
On March 26, Nexstar's WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids) held the first of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's virtual Town Hall meetings, answering citizens' questions from email, video calls and phone about how the state is responding to coronavirus. The Governor was joined by Dr. Norm Beauchamp, the executive vice president for Health Sciences at Michigan State University.  Read More

Latitude Media Introduces COVID-19 Advertising Grant Program
Latitude Media, LLC, owner of WCZY-FM/WMMI-AM (Mt. Pleasant) and related digital properties), has announced a new $10,000 grant program designed to help market and enhance local businesses during the COVID-19 emergency. The company is encouraging business in Isabella, Clare, Gratiot, and Midland counties to submit applications on station websites.  Read More

WLUC's Rick Rhodes Stays 'Yooper Strong'
On March 30, WLUC-TV (Marquette) General Manager Rick Rhodes took to the air to deliver a message to his station's audience in Michigan's Upper Peninsula:  "Keep being Yooper Strong."  Read More

WXYZ-TV will Air Palm Sunday, Easter Masses from St. Patrick's Cathedral
WXYZ-TV (Detroit) will broadcast Masses on Palm Sunday, April 5, and Easter Sunday, April 12, live from St Patrick's Cathedral in New York. The services will begin at 10 a.m. on both days.  Read More



AWARDS
MAB FOUNDATION 
Award-Winning College Radio Talk Show Connects At-Home Students with MSU Scientists
The Sci-Files, recently recognized as the No. 1 college radio talk show by the MAB Foundation's  2020 Michigan Student Broadcast Awards, offered students who are now learning at home the chance to connect with scientists researching at Michigan State University.  Read More



Looking for Sales Professionals?

The MAB Foundation Board of Directors approved a new partnership with Central Michigan University's School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts for the Fall 2020 semester.
The partnership will focus on developing mentoring relationships between students with an Electronic Media Sales Minor and broadcast industry professionals. 
Contact Rachel Krause for more information.

The April 9 Media Career Fair at Western Michigan University has been canceled.

Watch for Fall Media Career Fair dates
to be  announced this summer.

Questions? Contact Rachel Krause at 1-800-YOUR-MAB.
TRAINING & EDUCATION
LBS Featured Content 

LBS President Gary Moore addresses the uncertainty that abounds as our local markets deal with the sudden onset of COVID-19 and what broadcast sellers can do to excel in the midst of it!


The MAB is excited to share that Local Broadcast Sales (LBS) is available free to members in 2020.
 
April 16, 2020 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
"Political Refresher"
with David Oxenford, Wilkinson, Barker, Knauer LLP
2020 is bound to be a very active year for political broadcasting. Who do you have to sell advertising time to? How much can you charge? What paperwork do you need to retain? Who is watching what you do, and what issues are likely to arise in the coming election? These issues and more will be addressed in a live webinar!

DIGITAL / SOCIAL / WEB
Your Radio Station Needs a Digital Succession Plan
By: Seth Resler
Jacobs Media Strategies

With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to impact daily life across the U.S., radio stations have been forced to make a lot of adjustments. Some of those adjustments are in direct response to the current situation, but others are tasks that have relegated the back burner only to now become a top priority. Among that latter group is succession planning:  Read More

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CALENDAR
April 9
MABF Media Career Fair at Western Michigan University (Canceled

April 16
Free Webinar: "Political Refresher" ( Learn More )

May 21
Free Webinar: "Working with Agencies More Effectively" (Learn More)

CAREERS

Operations Manager
WKCQ/WMJO/WSAG/WSAM
(Saginaw)
Posted: March 21, 2020

Account Executive
WJMN-TV
(Marquette)
Posted:  March 18, 2020

Brand Manager
WMGC/WDMK
(Ferndale)
Posted: March 9, 2020

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