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April 10
Deadline for 1st Quarter 2022 Issues and Programs Lists to be placed in each station's online public inspection file.
April 21 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Free Webinar: "5 Content Creation Tips That Capture Attention, Increase Interaction and Convert Engagement To Lasting Loyalty" with Lori Lewis.
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MAB Summer Advocacy Conference and Annual Business Meeting
August 9, 2022: Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, MI
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Summer Awards - Nominations Due April 22 |
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Lifetime Achievement, Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame, MABF Young Professionals, and MAPB Public Media Impact Award Recipients will be recognized at the in-person Awards Reception and Banquet, held in conjunction with the MAB’s Summer Advocacy Conference on August 9 at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, MI |
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Lifetime Achievement Award nominees must be a Michigan broadcast pioneer, living or posthumously, who has dedicated the majority of his or her professional career to broadcasting in the state of Michigan and has distinguished himself or herself through a lifetime of service as a top manager or owner. CLICK HERE FOR NOMINATION FORM
Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductees are chosen based on their distinguished professional career in Michigan broadcasting. The inductee in his/her career has exemplified integrity, innovation, achievement, leadership, contributions to the industry and has been a positive influence on individuals in the profession. CLICK HERE FOR NOMINATION FORM
MAB Foundation Young Professionals have made a significant impact on advancing broadcasting or media within their organization, demonstrated exceptional leadership potential, and established an understanding of broadcast industry standards, practices and ethics.
MAPB Public Media Impact Award Recipients are donors and professionals involved in Michigan public radio or television. Nominations can be made by colleagues, supervisors and/or station managers. Activities for which the person is nominated may be long-term, to recognize lifetime contributions to public broadcasting, or more recent, to reflect a concentrated period of achievement. CLICK HERE FOR NOMINATION FORM
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Great Lakes Media Show Sponsor Sit Down |
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MAB President Sam Klemet sits with Arco Groenenberg of LiveU to discuss the products and services they offer to broadcasters to make remote field production easy.
Watch the conversation here:.
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The MAB Team has been on the road to deliver Broadcast Excellence Award
trophies and certificates. It has been fun meeting with members that we
haven’t seen in-person for over 2 years!
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WLEN-FM (Adrian) got a visit from
Rachel Krause, Executive Director of
Programs, with a big awards delivery!
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Tianna Jenkins from WSYM-TV (Lansing) received her award for Best News Reporter |
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WLUC-TV (Marquette) celebrated as a
team after receiving their award
delivery from MAB’s Jennifer Clark,
Director of Finance
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WNMU-FM and WNMU-TV
(Marquette) enjoyed meeting
with MAB’s Jennifer Clark,
Director of Finance
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MAB’s Jennifer Clark continued her
U.P. tour at WJMN-TV (Marquette)
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The team at WKQS-FM
(Marquette) received their
‘Best’ and ‘Merit’ awards
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MAB President and CEO Sam Klemet visited WSGW-AM (Saginaw) to deliver their Station of the Year plaque, chat with General Manager Mark Thomas, and meet with the team, including Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Famer Dave Maurer. |
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LEGISLATIVE / REGULATORY UPDATES |
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April Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters: TV and Radio Renewals, Quarterly Issues, New Foreign Government Sponsorship ID Rules, Revised Radio Technical Rules, EEO Audits and Filings and More
By: David Oxenford, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
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Though this April is somewhat lighter than other months on regulatory deadlines for broadcasters, there are still dates to which broadcasters should pay attention. As noted below, all stations need to pay close attention to the quarterly obligation to post issues/programs lists to your online public file. Here is more on that date and information on some of the other dates and deadlines in April applicable to broadcasters.
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Book Your 2022 ABIP Inspection Now |
Scheduling is underway for the 2022 Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP). The ABIP is a unique partnership between the MAB and the FCC under which stations that participate can receive a three-year exemption from routine FCC inspections. Read More
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MMTC Pushes for Hybrid EAS ‘Designated Hitter’ Program |
InsideRadio reports that the Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC) has long been pushing for a so-called designated hitter system that would ensure that foreign-language programming is available on the radio during a disaster. Read More
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Tim Jorgenson Named Integrated Sales Manager at Beasley Media Group Detroit |
Beasley Media Group announced on March 30 that Tim Jorgenson has been named Integrated Sales Manager of the company’s Motor City radio properties. He will begin his new position immediately. Read More
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WHMI Debuts New Morning Team |
Following last week's announcement that veteran Detroit newsman Ken Rogulski has joined Krol Communicaton's WHMI-FM (Howell) as News Director, the station has announced new morning show hosts. Jim Bosh and Madison White have taken the morning slot at the station with "Bosh In The Morning." Read More
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Huel Perkins and Monica Gayle Let It Rip -
One Last Time
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Before WJBK-TV's Huel Perkins and Monica Gayle said goodbye to their audience on March 25, they were in the guest chairs for a special edition of the station's "Let It Rip" program co-hosted by Charlie Langton. Read More
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WDIV Cameraman Kevin Ward Retires After 40 Years |
Longtime WDIV-TV (Detroit) staffer Kevin Ward just retired after 40 years, working as a photographer, cameraman and editor. Ward was asked by WDIV Digital Content Manager Ken Haddad, to share some reflections and memories on his career at the station. In a WDIV Insider Exclusive, Ward writes, "My employment at Channel 4 began within the campaign that had as its theme: GO 4 IT!" Read More
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Service Absorption
LBS Automotive Expert John Tkac talks about what it means for an auto dealer to have 100% service absorption and why you should know which dealers in your market have achieved it and which have not!
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Independent Coffee Shops
Eric Moore highlights some of the key elements that distinguish successful independent coffee shops and failures. This is great information for you to use to enhance your value to LOCAL independent coffee retailers!
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Ask LBS
It is common to run into difficult selling situations in the field. Let us know what we can help with and we will get your question in front of our seasoned broadcast professionals. They will give you a personalized response with real strategies for your specific situation!
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The BEST Program
The BEST Program is designed for sellers who are new to broadcast. Each weekday for 5 weeks, you will receive a special email containing 3 videos. In less than 30 minutes per day, your new sellers will have built up a solid foundation for a career in selling broadcast!
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Sales Ideas
Sometimes we just need a creative boost or an idea to take to a prospect tomorrow – or even today! The list contains 99 of the hundreds you can find on the site! Need a creative boost or some fresh ideas? This section of LBS is loaded with them!
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MICHIGAN STUDENT BROADCAST AWARDS LIVESTREAM APRIL 13 & 14
The Michigan Student Broadcast Award Winners will be announced in live videos on April 13 (Radio) and April 14 (Television). We'll have some fun, give away some prizes, and celebrate the winners!
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Thank you, 2022 Michigan Student Broadcast Award Sponsors: |
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Question: Audio or Video? Live or Virtual Events? Answer: All of the Above
By: Seth Resler, Jacobs Media Strategies
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In the early days of the internet, broadcasters tried to use the internet to drive more radio listening. In time, this strategy proved futile, so broadcasters adopted the mantra, “Let's meet the audience where they are.” They enacted this strategy by trying to create new content for each platform. Today's reality is that today every media company is a multi-media company. Read More
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Have news to share? Send your press releases to newsletter editor Dan Kelley: dkelley@michmab.com
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