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Top of the News:
* Traverse City Broadcaster Turned State Rep. Jack O'Malley Will Speak at #MABsummer
* FCC Adopts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Review EEO Rules
* Bruce Turner Retires from WNMU-TV
* WDET's Michelle Srbinovich Leaving to Join New Journalism Venture
* Siri Live Radio Will Include Access to 100,000 Stations
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 Traverse City Broadcaster Turned State Rep. Jack O'Malley Will Speak at #MABsummer
Longtime Northern Michigan radio personality and freshman State Rep. Jack O'Malley (R-101) has joined the list of speakers for the MAB's 2019 summer Advocacy Conference on August 5 and 6 at the JW Marriott in Grand Rapids
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#MABsummer is Less Than
a Month Away ...
Join us August 5-6 in Grand Rapids!
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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.
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FCC Adopts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Review EEO Rules
By: David Oxenford
Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
When the FCC initiated its most recent EEO audits, we mentioned that the Commission was planning a rulemaking to review the effectiveness of its EEO rules for broadcasting and multi-channel video operators. The FCC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking to review these rules has now been released.
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State Rep. Coleman Introduces MSP Emergency Notification Program Bill
The MAB has learned that State Rep. Kevin Coleman (D-16) has introduced a bill (
H.B. 4697), which would require Michigan State Police (MSP) to create an emergency notification program to "rapidly disseminate useful information in a predetermined manner to radio and television stations within in this state and to wireless devices through the existing wireless emergency alert system operated under federal law."
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 FCC Approves Revamped Kids TV Rules
At its July 10 meeting, the FCC updated its children's television programming rules, providing "broadcasters greater scheduling flexibility, enables them to offer more diverse and innovative educational programming and relieves unnecessary burdens while ensuring that educational programming remains available to all children."
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Bruce Turner Retires from WNMU-TV
After 56 years on the job, WNMU-TV (Marquette) Station Manager Buce Turner has retired. A retirement party was held June 28 in Marquette.
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WDET's Michelle Srbinovich Leaving to Join New Journalism Venture
After a decade at Detroit's public radio station, WDET General Manager Michelle Srbinovich has resigned and accepted a position with the American Journalism Project (AJP). Srbinovich's last day at WDET will be July 12.
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WGPR Debuts 'The Morning Hustle'
Radio One's WGPR-FM (Detroit) has announced a new morning drive show, "The Morning Hustle with Angie Ange, "On Air" Jordan and Lore'l. The show is based at sister station WKYS-FM in Washington, D.C. and will be heard in Detroit beginning July 15.
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Siri Live Radio Will Include Access to 100,000 Stations
RadioInk reports that last month Apple announced that it will be making it easier for Siri users to play live radio stations via iPhones, iPads and HomePods.
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Todd Noordyk to Sell Munising Stations to Roam Media
Great Lakes Radio, Inc. and Todd Noordyk of Marquette, MI have accepted a Letter of Intent to Purchase from Roam Media, Inc. of Munising, MI, operated by Tom Dolaskie, for the sale of radio stations WQXO AM/FM in Munising and WRPP FM in Manistique.
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900th Program Milestone for Traverse City Radio Program, 'Words to the Wise'
On Tuesday, July 16, Midwestern Broadcasting's WTCM-AM (Traverse City) morning host Ron Jolly and Mike "The Professor" Sheehan will broadcast the 900th edition of their weekly radio program, "Words to the Wise" live from the stage of the Traverse City Opera House.
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Battle Creek's WBCK Turns 71!
On July 9, 1948, WBCK went live as the third radio station to join the Battle Creek area. WBCK started as a 1000-watt directional AM station at 930 on the dial was built right after World War II, as building materials finally became available again.
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Meet Your MAB Staff Member of the Week: Tom Hahn
Tom Hahn is the Vice President of Finance for the MAB and its multiple entities. He has been with the MAB since 2003 and handles accounting and finance for the organization. Before joining the MAB, he was in the banking industry, primarily in commercial lending. Hahn holds a BBA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Michigan State University. His interests include reading and golf.
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Mark You Calendars!
SBE Ennes Workshop
November 8, 2019
Lansing Community College
More information coming soon!
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We Want to Hear from You ...
The Broadcast Excellence Awards
will be here before you know it!
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July 18, 2019 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
presented by Larry Wilkins,
Alabama Broadcasters Association
FCC Rule 73.1870 outlines the requirements of the Station's Chief Operator. It indicates that "the licensee of each AM, FM, TV or Class A TV broadcast station must designate a person to serve as the station's chief operator." In this presentation we will cover the following items: What is a "Chief Operator", Chief Operator agreements, Responsibilities of the Chief Operator, Overview of the "Station Log" and Sample Station Log.
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Course Description:
Experts say that acquiring new customers can cost anywhere from five to 25 times more than retaining new ones. So, customer loyalty is very important. When it comes to gaining said loyalty, are you minding your Ps and Qs? How about just your Ps? In this course, we look at the four Ps for keeping that precious customer. These include products, processes, performance, and last, but not least, your polite and professional people. 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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3 Media Career Fairs
Announced
for Fall
The MAB Foundation has announced three Media Career Fairs set to take place across the state this fall. Discover your station's next star on
September 17 at Oakland County Michigan Works! in Pontiac,
October 23 at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids and
November 8 at Lansing Community College's West Campus in Lansing.
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What Are Your Hiring Needs?
We Want to Hear from You!
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For Many Radio Stations, the Digital Hurdles Are Human, Not Technical
By: Seth Resler
Jacobs Media Strategies
A few times a year, I am asked to do "digital checkups" with a parade of radio stations at an industry conference. Like Lucy van Pelt, I set up at table with a sign that reads, "The Doctor Is In," and over the course of the day, digital directors from a variety of radio stations come through and we discuss their digital strategies.
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Subscribe to
MAB News Briefs
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July 18, 2019 | 1 p.m.
Webinar: "Chief Operator Rules" (Learn More)
August 7, 2019 | 2:20 p.m.
National EAS Test
August 5-6, 2019
Advocacy Conference, Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet, Grand Rapids
(Learn More)
August 15, 2019 | 1 p.m.
Webinar: "Transmitters Aren't Supposed to Be Exciting...But Saving Money Is!" (Learn More)
August 15, 2019 | 3 p.m.
Webinar: "License Renewal" (Learn More)
September 17, 2019
MABF Job Fair at Oakland County Michigan Works!
(Register Your Station)
October 23, 2019
MABF Media Career Fair at Grand Valley State University Eberhard Center
(Register Your Station)
November 8, 2019
SBE Ennes Workshop
November 8, 2019
MABF Media Career Fair at Lansing Community College - West Campus (Register Your Station)
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Advertising/Digital Sales Position
Midwest Communications
(Lansing)
Posted: July 10, 2019
Sales Representative
Sanilac Broadcasting
(Sandusky)
Posted: July 10, 2019
Senior Producer-Director
WKAR-TV
(East Lansing)
Posted: July 9, 2019
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