Protect Your Station from Random FCC Inspections |
You say they don't do that anymore! Not true, they do. It's easier than ever before. With so much of our business activities available in our public file and on electronic forms at the FCC, they can easily inspect a station without ever coming to your door. Additionally they still investigate complaints. Read More
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Upcoming Events
May 21
Deadline for Carl E. Lee Engineering Excellence Awards ( Learn More)
June 1
Deadline for Michigan TV stations to file license renewals.
June 17 | 11:00 a.m.
Free Webinar: Don't Be a Garden Gnome
June 17 | 4:00 p.m.
Free Webinar: Addressing the Recruiting Challenges within a Changing Media Industry with Ty Carver ( Register Now) |
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Join Important Statewide Immunization Town Hall Broadcast |
WDIV-TV, WJBK-TV and WXYZ-TV invite you to join them in airing a noncommercial statewide immunization Town Hall available for airing by all Television and radio stations beginning May 27 titled "Vaccine Town Hall: Answering Your Questions." Read More
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How are we doing communicating with you? This is your chance to tell us what you think! Please take our annual 5-minute MAB Communications Survey. Your time and input is appreciated. |
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LEGISLATIVE / REGULATORY UPDATES |
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House Passed Bill to Prevent FOIA Suspension by Executive Order Moves to Senate Floor |
Members of the Senate Oversight Committee on Tuesday recommended the full Senate approve a House bill that would prohibit the suspension of Freedom of Information Act requests through an executive order in many cases, according to a report in Gongwer.
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NAB Voices Opposition Against Proposed FCC Radio Rate Hikes |
Local journalism needs to be part of President Biden’s call for investment in national infrastructure, Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) told the NAB State Leadership Conference this week. According to a report in InsideRadio, she plans to introduce legislation that would make as much as $2.3 billion in tax credits and grants available over the next two to three years to help radio, television and newspaper newsrooms.. Read More
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FCC Extends Comment Dates on CVAA – Inquiry About Whether There is a Need to Update Video Programming and Other Accessibility Rules
By: David Oxenford, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
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Under the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (commonly called the CVAA), the FCC has adopted many rules designed to enhance accessibility to broadcast communications, particularly those provided by television broadcasters. Read More
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Michele DeSelms Named Anchor of WOOD-TV’s 7 P.M. Newscast |
Nexstar's WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids) has announced that Michele DeSelms is moving from her current role as Community Strategy Manager to become Anchor of the station's 7 p.m. newscast. DeSelms brings two decades of journalistic experience to her new position.
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'The Big Break' Winner Shannon Bomia Becomes Newest Member of The BOUNCE Morning Show Team |
Beasley Media Group has announced that Shannon Bomia has joined Program Director and Morning Host Zannie as the newest member of The BOUNCE's Morning Show on WMGC-FM (Detroit). She officially began her new role on May 17. Read More
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Emily Scarlett Returns to Michigan on WZZM |
WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids) has announced the addition of Michigan native Emily Scarlett as an anchor/reporter. Scarlett was born and raised in Southfield and got her start in broadcasting working at WILS-AM (Lansing) after graduating from the University of Michigan.
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Flint's WOWE Flips To Urban Format |
WOWE-FM (Vassar-Flint) has flipped formats from R&B to a Hip Hop Urban format (as "98.9 The Beat") under the new LMA to Edwards Media LLC. The station is owned by Praestantia Broadcasting, Inc., which is controlled by the estate of Michael J. Shumpert, who passed away in June 2019. Read More
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Marconi Radio Awards Entries Window Closes May 31 |
Marconi Radio Award entries are currently being accepted until May 31. Each year, the Marconi Radio Awards give NAB member stations the opportunity to receive national recognition for overall excellence and performance in radio. Read More
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6 Public, 13 Commercial Stations Nominated in 43rd Annual Regional EMMY® Nominations |
19 Michigan Television stations, both public and commercial, along with cable networks, ad agencies and production houses throughout the state have received nominations for this year's National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS)/Michigan 43rd Annual Regional EMMY® Awards. Read More
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Registration Opens for October's In-Person 2021 NAB Show, Radio Show and SMTE |
Registration is now open for the 2021 NAB Show, the premier convention for broadcasters and the broader media, entertainment and technology industries, taking place October 9–13, 2021 in Las Vegas. NAB Show co-located events, including Radio Show and NAB’s Sales and Management Television Exchange (SMTE), have also launched registration. Read More
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Mark your calendars to spend “Third Thursdays with the MAB” each month and keep an eye out for special bonus webinars to be posted. Webinars are free to MAB members and all are archived for later viewing. Questions? Contact Jayne Hodak at 1-800-YOUR-MAB.
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FREE WEBINAR: Don’t Be a Garden Gnome - Little Tips to Help Your Standups
with Joe Little, NBC7 San Diego
Thursday, June 17, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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NBC 7 San Diego Reporter and Director of Storytelling Joe Little is known for maximizing his time on camera when he’s live or recorded. He’ll share his tips to make your time on camera matter, move the story forward, and simply look better. |
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FREE WEBINAR: Addressing the Recruiting Challenges within a Changing Media Industry
with Ty Carver, Carver Talent
Thursday, June 17, 2021 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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Effectively recruiting top media professionals in today’s changing media landscape may be the most difficult in the history of our industry. Acquisitions, downsizing, OTT/streaming, contracts/non-competes, people leaving the industry, and all during a global pandemic. This session will address these challenges and give real-world tips and tricks to help you hunt and hire top talent. |
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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 who will get 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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FREE CALL: Sales & Leadership Helpline |
We are offering this limited time free service to help our members get their station back on track after the long COVID year. Call 972-522-8570 during business hours Monday through Friday. Your call will be answered in 24 hours. Take advantage of this great service while we are offering it. |
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3 Ways Your Radio Station Can Get More Web Traffic from Evergreen Content
By: Seth Resler, Jacobs Media Strategies
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As radio broadcasters, our thinking tends to be very topical. That's in large part because our on-air breaks are fleeting: a DJ says what they have to say and then it disappears into the ether, unlike books, movies, or podcasts that stick around for a long time and can be consumed long after they were originally created. We assume that people will hear our on-air breaks at the same time we create them or, if they're voice-tracked, not long afterwards. Read More
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