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March 13
Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 2:00 a.m. Check those remote controls and automated power/directional mode times!
March 23
Statewide Tornado Drill/1:00pm EAS RMT. See story below under Engineering & EAS.
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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The Winners: 2021 Broadcast Excellence Awards! |
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The 2021 Broadcast Excellence Award program received 939 entries from 77 stations!
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Station of the Year Recipients |
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Public Radio and Television |
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Public Radio Group 1
Station of the Year
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Public Radio Group 2
Station of the Year
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Public Television Station
Station of the Year
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Commercial Radio Market 1
Station of the Year
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Commercial Radio Market 2
Station of the Year
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Commercial Radio Market 3
Station of the Year
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Commercial Radio Market 4
Station of the Year
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Commercial TV Market 1
Station of the Year
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Commercial TV Market 2
Station of the Year
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Commercial TV Market 3
Station of the Year
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Commercial TV Market 4
Station of the Year
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The Carl E. Lee Broadcast Engineering Excellence Award Recipients |
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Brian Kusch
Broadcast Engineer
MSU College of Communication Arts & Sciences (East Lansing)
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Mark Wittkoski
Maintenance Engineer
WGVU Public Media
(Grand Rapids)
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Thank you to 2021 Broadcast Excellence Awards Sponsors: |
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The Plymouth Historical Museum's new special exhibit, "Connecting at the Speed of Life," honors the 50th anniversary of WSDP 88.1 The Park which is part of the Plymouth Canton Community Schools.
Bill Keith is the Station Manager of 88.1 the Park and talks to MAB President Sam Klemet about the exhibit, the impact that station has on the community and students, and the future of student radio.
Watch the conversation here:.
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LEGISLATIVE / REGULATORY UPDATES |
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NCAA Tournament Advertising: Use of Trademarks and … One More Thing (2022 Update) (Parts 1 & 2)
By: Mitchell Stabbe, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
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With the 2022 NCAA Collegiate Basketball Tournament about to begin, as faithful readers of this blog know, broadcasters, publishers and other businesses need to be wary about potential claims arising from their use of terms and logos associated with the tournament. In addition, starting this year, there is another issue to consider. Read More
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Reserve Your 2022 ABIP Inspection Now |
Scheduling has begun 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.
The MAB's inspector, Blake E. Thompson CBNT, will be traveling our state 4/25-4/30; 5/16-5/24; and 6/13-6/17/22.
Thompson notes, "In the 4+ years I've been inspecting, almost every station gets some suggestions; and about half have Issues that need attention. These can range from minor file discrepancies to full blown 'You are very lucky I'm not the FCC' problems. Either way, we are here to help you navigate the rules and educate your personnel on the things that are still required."
To book your ABIP inspection, contact MAB's Ann Walters: walters@michmab.com or call 800.968.7622 (1-800-YOUR-MAB). More information is on the MAB website here.
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Statewide Tornado Drill: Wednesday, March 23 |
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared March 20-26 to be Michigan's Severe Weather Awareness Week. Broadcasters and Emergency Management partners statewide are encouraging Michiganders to conduct a statewide tornado drill at 1 p.m. ET Wednesday, March 23. Broadcaster participation will include a EAS Required Monthly Test at 1 p.m. Read More
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WRSR's "Fox Feeding Frenzy" Brings in $61k+
to Fight Hunger!
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Krol Communication's WRSR-FM (Flint) held its annual "Fox Feeding Frenzy" last Friday (3/4/22) and brought in $61,633 for The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, enough money to provide 369,798 Meals! The 12-hour broadcast aired 7a.m. to 7p.m. from the Food Bank. Read More
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Midwest Family's WYTZ Raises $40,000
For St. Jude
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Midwest Family's WYTZ-FM (Bridgeman/Benton Harbor/St. Joseph) held its annual 2-day radiothon February 23-24 for St. Jude's Childrens Hospital, meeting their goal and raising a total of $40,000! Read More
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Graham Media Moves National Headquarters Back to Detroit |
Graham Media Group, the local media division of Graham Holdings, has announced that it has moved its headquarters back to Detroit. Corporate offices are once again located in the same building as its WDIV-TV at 550 W. Lafayette Blvd. Read More
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WKAR-TV adds Spanish Language Audio, Improved Image Quality |
With installation of a new broadcast server for WKAR-TV, over-the-air and many cable and satellite viewers will now see higher quality video images and have a Spanish language option when available. Read More
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Beasley Media WDMK-FM Unveils
“Mason Means Business”
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Beasley Media Group announced March 1 that WDMK-FM (Detroit)(105.9 KISS-FM) Morning Show personalities “Mason & Starr,” in conjunction with GoDaddy, have unveiled “Mason Means Business,” a new program aimed at showcasing small business and entrepreneurial stories in the Motor City. Read More
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Doug Karsch, Jon Jansen Named Michigan Football Radio Broadcast Team |
On Tuesday (3/8), the University of Michigan announced that Doug Karsch and Jon Jansen will serve as Michigan's radio broadcast team for the 2022 football season. Read More
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WMYD-TV (Detroit) and WSYM-TV (Lansing) to Air Detroit City Football Club Matches |
Scripps-owned WMYD-TV (Detroit) and WSYM-TV (Lansing) will air nearly two dozen men's and women's Detroit City Football Club matches this season, the stations and team announced together on Wednesday (3/9). Read More
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This Week's Featured Series: What You Offer That Most Digital Competitors Can’t!
Presented by LBS President Gary Moore
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Gary Moore discusses the unique position and advantage you have over other digital agencies and sellers in your market!
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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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MABF Career Outreach Event, Possible EEO Credit for Participation:
Digital Speed Networking
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The MAB Foundation’s favorite event is back, and we want you to be a part of it!
Digital Speed Networking will be held on Friday, March 25 from 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Stations can register 2 representatives to participate in the event, which will automatically pair professionals with job seekers for 5 minutes at a time.
Participation is $200/Station. Learn more and register here. Don’t let this opportunity for possible EEO Credit pass! Stations can register through March 11. |
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The 2022 Student Awards will be Virtual, You Can Help Make it Great! |
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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!
The MAB Foundation is looking for volunteers to help present the online awards. If you're an on-air radio or television personality, we want to get you involved! Media students from across the state will LOVE seeing and hearing from familiar faces. If you're interested in creating a fantastic digital experience for the award winners, let us know! We also have sponsorship opportunities for giveaways, Station of the Year presentation, and more! Contact Rachel at krause@michmab.com or 517-484-7447 for details. |
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How to Declutter the Sub-Menus on Your Radio Station’s Website
By: Seth Resler, Jacobs Media Strategies
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Sub-menus can seem like a good idea for the web designer who's trying to find a place to put everything, but when they get bloated, they can be a horrendous experience for the website visitor.
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT |
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"Spring ahead" for Fire Safety
By: Firefighter Michael McLeieer,
E.S.C.A.P.E. Fire Safety
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When you move the clocks forward one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday March 13, take the opportunity to make sure you also test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and replace the batteries as needed. 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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Michigan Association of Broadcasters | 1-800-YOUR-MAB | MichMAB.com
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