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SUNDAY: July 10
Deadline for Quarterly Issues Programs lists to be uploaded to station online public inspection files.
MONDAY: July 11 | 12:00 p.m. Eastern
TUESDAY: July 12 | 12:00 p.m. Eastern
Free Webinar: Mastering the Qualities of the Best Broadcast Sellers with Mike Blinder,
Publisher of 'Editor & Publisher' and LBS Media Expert.
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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Michigan Association of Broadcasters President Sam Klemet continued his station tours with a stop this week at Townsquare Media's six station group in Kalamazoo. Sam met with Market President and Chief Revenue Officer Mary Fork who is leading the Southwest Michigan operation that recently installed new technology, renovated their studios, and is giving added focus to digital. |
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UPCOMING MAB SESSIONS FOR JOURNALISTS |
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Free Al Tompkins/Poynter Seminar on
Covering Gun Issues THIS MONDAY
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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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TODAY (July 8) 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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LEGISLATIVE / REGULATORY UPDATES |
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MAB Files Join Comments on
FCC Regulatory Fees Proposal
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The Associations noted that while Congress increased the FCC’s budget for 2022 by $7.95M, the FCC has inexplicably proposed placing the burden of almost the entire amount of that increase solely on the shoulders of broadcasters. Read More
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Reminder: Issues & Programs List Due in Public File on July 10
By: Scott R. Flick and Elizabeth E. Craig, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
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The next Quarterly Issues/Programs List (“Quarterly List”) must be placed in stations’ Public Inspection Files by July 10, 2022, reflecting information for the months of April, May, and June 2022. Content of the Quarterly List The FCC requires each broadcast station to air a reasonable amount of programming responsive to significant community needs, issues, and problems as determined by the station. Read More
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Nexstar Michigan Stations Host Republican Gubernatorial Primary Debate |
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On July 6, Nexstar Media stations in Michigan hosted a statewide multi-market live telecast of a debate between the candidates for the Republican Party’s nomination for Governor of Michigan. “Your Local Election Headquarters Michigan Gubernatorial Primary Debate" was held on location in downtown Grand Rapids.The debate was anchored by WOOD-TV political anchor Rick Albin.
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WXYZ-TV's Jim Kiertzner Announces Retirement |
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After 49 years in the business, WXYZ-TV reporter/investigator Jim Kiertzner has announced that he will be retiring September 15. Kiertzner, who joined the station in 2007, previously spent 4 years across town at WDIV-TV. Prior to Detroit, Kiertzner was in Saginaw, both at WNEM-TV and WSMH-TV. He came to Michigan after working in Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa. Read More
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WKAR Launches Career Exploration Student Incubator Program |
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WKAR Public Media and the Boys & Girls Club of Lansing has announced their partnership on the creation of a new career exploration program for students ages 9-13 to learn about future career paths in public media. “The Career Exploration program is a way to welcome young learners to the career opportunities public media has to offer,” said Robin Pizzo, WKAR director of education. Read More
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FREE LBS Webinar: Mastering the Qualities of the Best Broadcast Sellers
with Mike Blinder, Publisher of 'Editor & Publisher' and LBS Media Expert
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Tuesday, July 12 | 12:00 p.m. Eastern |
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Developed through real-world experiences of working with the “best of breed,” this highly motivational program will reveal what elements make salespeople outstanding in their appearance and attitude. Learn thoughts on how to create the best rapport with you customers and how sales pros and leaders can adopt those same traits so they excel in today's challenging environment. Or, more importantly, how you can incorporate those traits within yourself to be YOUR best at the ”art of sales!” Come ready to be challenged and encouraged to take your selling to record levels.
Mike Blinder has trained thousands of salespeople all over the world. While managing The Blinder Group his company was responsible for generating over 100 million dollars in new multimedia ad revenue for over 350 news media companies. Blinder began his impressive career at WCOD (MA), WTKO (NY), KEXO (CO), WLAM/ WKZS (ME), WVII-TV (ME), and WCYY/WBLM (ME).
Make it a priority to experience this webinar!
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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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Turn Summer Promotions Into Cume and P1 Building Events
By: Gary Berkowitz, Berkowitz Broadcast Consulting
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With summer here, there is a good chance you will be doing many outdoor promotions where you will get to be with current and potential listeners. Here are a few ideas you can easily implement to turn these into effective & very low cost cume and P1 builders. 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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