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April 21 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Free Webinar: "5 Content Creation Tips That Capture Attention, Increase Interaction and Convert Engagement To Lasting Loyalty" with Lori Lewis.
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April 22 | Deadline for Summer Award Nominations (See below)
May 12 | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. MAB Open House and Building Dedication Ceremony, Lansing. (see below)
May 19 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Free Webinar: "A Station for All: Engagement in Any Size Market" with Binnu Palta Hill..
August 9 | MAB Summer Advocacy Conference, Crystal Mountain Resort ( Details)
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STUDENT BROADCAST AWARDS ANNOUNCED! |
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Congratulations to all students who received recognition in this year’s MAB Foundation Michigan Student Broadcast Awards program!
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2022 College TV
Station of the Year
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Michigan State University,
School of Journalism
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2022 High School TV
Station of the Year
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Rockford High School,
Beyond the Rock
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2022 College Radio
Station of the Year
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Michigan State University,
School of Journalism
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2022 High School Radio
Station of the Year
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Rockford High School,
Beyond the Rock
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Thank you, 2022 Michigan Student Broadcast Award Sponsors: |
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MAB Summer Advocacy Conference and Annual Business Meeting
August 9, 2022: Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, MI
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Registration will open next week!
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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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Join the MAB and other broadcasters from across the state in Lansing on May 12th at the dedication ceremony of the Association's new facility, the Karole L. White Great Lakes Media Center, named after the former MAB President & CEO who retired after 36 years.
MAB Open House
4:30PM - 6:00PM (Light hors d'euvres and refreshments)
Formal Building Dedication Ceremony
4:45PM - 5:00PM
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Great Lakes Media Show Sponsor Sit Down |
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MAB President Sam Klemet sits down with Leslie E. Smith III, Indoor Radon Specialist with EGLE, Indoor Radon Program. Sam talks with Leslie regarding the odorless, colorless gas that can harm and possibly cause lung cancer.
Watch the conversation here:.
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LEGISLATIVE / REGULATORY UPDATES |
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This Week in Regulation For Broadcasters
By: David Oxenford, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
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Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the last week (April 2-8), with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. Read More
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Alert: FCC Field Inspections to Resume |
The Broadcasters Desktop Reference reports that the FCC has signaled that the random spot inspections, halted by the pandemic, are about to resume. The Enforcement Bureau has told the field offices that the halt has ended. Inspections may start at any time.
The publication advises that chief operators check those logs for EAS and tower light entries, etc. With most of the Public Information File materials now on line, the emphasis on any inspections will likely focus on the RF plant.
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ABIP Inspections Scheduled for April 25-30! Sign up NOW! |
The Michigan Association of Broadcasters is hosting Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP) inspections the week of April 25. In collaboration with the FCC, the ABIP ensures compliance with federal regulations and to avoid surprise inspections. ABIP certifications are conducted by knowledgeable experts who review technical and regulatory requirements.
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Retired WNEM TV-5 Reporter, WRIF-FM DJ
Jay Brandow Dies
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Retired WNEM news reporter Jay Brandow passed away this past Tuesday (4/12) at the age 67. He worked as a reporter at WNEM starting in 1984 up until his retirement in 2011. At his retirement, he told his colleagues about working at WNEM, “It’s been my home. It’s been my family. If I had to do it all over again, I would be here doing it all over again.” Read More
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WILX-TV Raises $14k For Capital Area
Diaper Bank
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Gray Television's WILX-TV's (Lansing) March Make an Impact was held March 21-25 in support of the Capital Area Diaper Bank. Thanks to viewer donations, the event will help more than 2,200 babies with the the diapers and cash raised. Read More
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Former NAB President and CEO Gordon H. Smith Joins Beasley Media Group’s Board |
Former National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) President and Chief Executive Officer Senator Gordon H. Smith has been nominated by the Beasley Media Group Board of Directors to be added to the slate of Directors to be presented at the annual shareholders meeting on May 25th. Read More
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PBS and Member Stations Named “Most Trusted” Media Organization for 19 Consecutive Years |
WKAR Public Media alerts us that PBS was recently named the most trusted media organization for the 19th year in a row, according to a nationwide survey. PBS continues to outscore government institutions and media sources— such as broadcast, cable, streaming and social media— in both value and trust, respectively. Read More
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2022 Mercury Award Deadline Extended |
The RAB has announced that the call for entry deadline for the 2022 Mercury Awards has been extended to April 27. Finalists will be announced in May, and winners will be announced at the live Radio Mercury Awards, June 9 in New York City. Read More
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Rethinking Your Webinar Strategy
By: Seth Resler, Jacobs Media Strategies
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One of my favorite digital tactics, which I have advocated for years, is hosting webinars. Yes, I can hear the collective groan from marketers who, after two years of a pandemic, have chronic cases of Zoom fatigue. But webinars are still one of the most reliable methods I have seen for generating qualified leads.
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Have news to share? Send your press releases to newsletter editor Dan Kelley: dkelley@michmab.com
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