Note: The MAB Offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday, July 4-5 and will reopen on Wednesday, July 6. Have a relaxing and safe Independence Day Weekend! |
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July 10
Deadline for Quarterly Issues Programs lists to be uploaded to station online public inspection files.
July 11 | 12:00 p.m. Eastern
July 21 | 1 - 2 p.m. Eastern
Free Webinar: EAS Regulations and what your entire staff should know about the Alternate Inspection Program (ABIP) with Larry Wilkins, Alabama Broadcasters Association Director of Engineering.
July 26 | 9:00 a.m. Eastern
Free Session: Mental Health Support for Journalists and other Broadcasters (Part 1) with Marianne Huff, LMSW, President and CEO of MHAM.
August 8-9 | MAB Summer Advocacy Conference, Crystal Mountain Resort ( Details)
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July 8th is the Last Day to Make Your
Crystal Mountain Resort Reservation at
Special #MABsummer Rates
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The MAB has secured a block of hotel rooms and condos at special rates for #MABsummer participants, but those rates expire July 8. After July 8, space at Crystal Mountain Resort cannot be guaranteed, space is filling quickly! Click here to reserve your room.
To make reservations by phone please call the Reservations
Department at 855-520-2974
Group # 46H331
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REMINDER - LAST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS:
MAB BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Each year at the MAB Annual Business Meeting, the Association's Nomination Committee
presents a slate of candidates to the MAB Membership to elect new directors to the board.
If you know someone who you think would be a strong representative of the industry and help
move the MAB forward, please fill out the nomination form by clicking the button below.
Nominees must hold a position of director, high-level management, general manager, or owner.
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Nominations are due to the MAB via the online form by July 5, 2022. After review, the MAB
Meeting at 10:00 a.m. at Crystal Mountain Resort on August 9, 2022.
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MAB SESSIONS FOR JOURNALISTS |
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Free Al Tompkins/Poynter Seminar on
Covering Gun Issues July 11
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Michigan broadcast journalists have a unique opportunity to learn about how to better cover gun issues with a special FREE seminar on July 11.
What strategies and information can help empower newsrooms for covering the conversation over gun laws at the local, state and national levels? On July 11 at 12 p.m. Eastern, Al Tompkins from the Poynter Institute will cover key topics... Read More
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MAB Free Offers Mental Health Support for Journalists and other Broadcasters: Four-Part Series Starts July 26 |
Journalists are the eyes and ears of their communities covering some of the most important stories and topics every day. From a once-in-a-generation pandemic, to protests, school shootings, and life change policy, reporters get a first-hand view of history.
But, that can be challenging and weigh heavy on a journalist, mentally.
To provide a level of support, the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) and Mental Health Association in Michigan (MHAM) is offering a four-part series on mental health support to journalists and all broadcasters from across the state. Read More and See Preview Video
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LEGISLATIVE / REGULATORY UPDATES |
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July Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters: Quarterly Issues/Programs Lists and Other Public File Obligations, Lowest Unit Charge Periods, License Renewal, Copyright Filings and More
By: David Oxenford, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
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The lazy days of summer continue to provide little respite from the regulatory actions of importance to broadcasters. The good news is that there are no license renewal or EEO deadlines during the month of July. Nonetheless, there will be a number of July deadlines that require attention. Read More
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Michigan SECC Submits Required FCC EAS Plan |
On June 22, your Michigan State Emergency Communications Committee (SECC), headed by Chairman Gary Blievernicht, Vice-Chair Dan Kelley and MSP liaison Jaclyn Barcroft, completed and submitted the FCC-required EAS plan for the state.
All state SECCs are required to submit the plan by July 5. The Committee's next project is updating the state's own operational EAS plan. For more information, contact MAB's Dan Kelley. |
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Positive Feedback on 2022 ABIP Program |
The 2022 Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program is underway in Michigan and the MAB has already received some very positive feedback from stations who have been inspected. Here's one comment:
"The MAB’s Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program is an indispensable resource for broadcasters in our state. Having a professional outsider review our operations not only ensures compliance with FCC regulations but also helps guide us in best practices and outlines engineering priorities moving forward."
If you would like to schedule an inspection of your facility, contact MAB's Ann Walters. |
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“Wayne State University has been steadfast in maintaining the mission of WDET through good times and bad times over the past 70 years. It is a beautiful bond between WSU and the over 220,000 listeners who tune in each month,” said WDET General Manager Mary Zatina.
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Kim Adams To Return to WDIV Weather Team |
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WDIV-TV (Detroit) has announced that former station Meteorologist Kim Adams will rejoin the station on August 8. The announcement was made this past Monday (6/27) by WDIV Vice President and General Manager Bob Ellis. Adams previously served as Meteorologist on the station most recently in 2009, when she left the station to become a full-time mother of her five children. Read More
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MIGOP Announces Third Primary Gubernatorial Debate Partnership With Scripps TV Stations |
The Michigan Republican Party announced a new partnership, working with Scripps Company, specifically with WXYZ -TV (Detroit,) WXMI-TV (Grand Rapids) and WSYM-TV (Lansing), to feature Republican gubernatorial candidates ahead of the August primary.. Read More
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WXMI-TV Helps Out at Red Kettle Christmas in July! |
WXMI-TV (Grand Rapids) this past week helped the Salvation Army kick off their organization's Red Kettle in July Fundraiser. The station's morning newsteam was in Holland on Thursday.
Click on the video link to the right to watch!
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McKibbin Media Group: Smokin' it in Hillsdale! |
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Congratulations on the team from McKibbin Media Group that hosted its first BBQ Smoke Show last weekend in Hillsdale. The full-day event featured music, activities for the entire family, and, of course, BBQ. MAB President Sam Klemet was honored to be one of the guest judges of the BBQ contest that had nearly two dozen entries.
"The WCSR Smoke Show is a great example of why local radio matters. The team from McKibbin Radio Group put on an event that brought the community together at a time when unity is needed more than ever," said Klemet. "Congratulations to the entire staff and I look forward to coming back to Hillsdale for the second annual Smoke Show in 2023."
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LBS Sales Training: Auto Secrets for Broadcasters |
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LBS Automotive Expert, John Tkac presents auto secrets that all broadcasters need to know at the Oklahoma Broadcasters Association’s annual conference. A special thank you to Vance Harrison and the OAB for permission to share this session with LBS members!
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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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Radio Program Directors Should Know These Digital Stats for Their Stations |
Most radio Program Directors (or Brand Managers or Airwave Czars or whatever the preferred job title at your particular company is) can tell you what their station's ratings are without batting an eye. After all, for many, this is the primary metric by which their performance is measured, and there's a good chance that they have a bonus based on this number. Read More
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT |
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E.S.C.A.P.E. Promotes Fire Safety |
Whether you are heading out to the campsite, traveling cross-country over the 4th of July holiday or living in a recreational vehicle (RV), it’s important to know about fire and carbon monoxide (CO) hazards present in these movable structures. 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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