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This past week, BMI highlighted the organization's participation in the MAB Foundation Awards Program with a spread on their website!
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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: "Understanding and Mitigating Unconscious Bias in Our Everyday Lives" with Binnu Palta Hill.
August 9 | MAB Summer Advocacy Conference, Crystal Mountain Resort ( Details)
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May 12, 2022 | 4:30-6:30 pm
Join the MAB and broadcasters from across the state on May 12 at the dedication ceremony of the Association’s new facility, the Karole L. White Great Lakes Media Center, named after the former MAB President and CEO who retired after 36 years.
Karole L. White lead the organization with confidence and poise. Through her work, Ms. White has demonstrated commitment to broadcasters and broadcasting at the highest level. Because of her leadership, the MAB became one of the strongest state associations in the industry. The MAB Board of Directors is proud to honor Ms. White and her many accomplishments with the naming of the Karole L. White Great Lakes Media Center.
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MAB Open House
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
(Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments)
Formal Building Dedication Ceremony
4:45 - 5:00 p.m.
MAB Office | 222 N. Chestnut St. | Lansing, MI 48933
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Join us as the MAB gathers together for the first time since 2020 at the #MABsummer Advocacy Conference, Annual Business Meeting, and Awards Reception & Banquet August 8 & 9 at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville.
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Michigan Broadcasters at NAB Show 2022! |
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By: Sam Klemet, President & CEO.
Michigan Association of Broadcasters
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The bright lights of Las Vegas were dimmed by COVID, but this week's NAB Show injected renewed energy and life not only in Sin City, but also the broadcast industry.
The four days of connecting, idea sharing and celebrating was a vivid reminder about the strength and importance of the industry.
Michigan Broadcasters were present throughout the show. Those like Julie Koehn of WLEN hosted a conversation on small market radio and what can be done to ensure its viability moving forward.
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Great Lakes Media Show Sponsor Sit Down |
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MAB President Sam Klemet sits down with John Wanzung, Founder/CEO of mobile app company RadioFX.
Watch the conversation here:.
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MAB: Supporting and Inspiring Future Generations |
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By: Sam Klemet, President & CEO.
Michigan Association of Broadcasters
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The Michigan Association of Broadcasters aim to support and inspire future generations.
This week, students from Brother Rice High School's broadcast program had the opportunity to see what a day in the life of a broadcaster is like while touring the Audacy Radio stations in Southfield and WDIV-TV in Detroit.
The students had the opportunity to meet with leadership at both stations as well as on-air personalities.
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Donate to the Jamie McKibbin Memorial Scholarship Fund |
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Following the passing of McKibbin Media Group owner and founder Jamie McKibbin in November of 2020, the MAB Foundation created the Jamie McKibbin Memorial Scholarship Fund in his honor, with the goal of providing an academic scholarship to a student showing great interest in radio or television broadcasting in Michigan. |
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McKibbin, former MAB Board Member and owner, along with his wife, Katina, of McKibbin Media Group, understood the importance of small-market, community-based radio and how valuable the airwaves were to listeners and clients in those respective markets. Katina McKibbin continues to serve as owner and president of McKibbin Media Group today, carrying on Jamie’s legacy.
To donate to the fund, simply visit the MABF donation website or click below. Donations will qualify for a tax deduction based on IRS rules and regulations.
Once the goal of $50,000 is reached, the MAB Foundation will annually award the Jamie McKibbin Memorial Scholarship to a student that shows the promise of a great career in radio or television in Michigan.
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Everyone at McKibbin Media Group appreciates the generosity of donors to this fund and offers many thanks for the support. If you have questions, please contact Rachel Krause, Executive Director of Programs, Michigan Association of Broadcasters, at krause@michmab.com. |
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WKAR Public Media GM Susi Elkins Accepts Position at Michigan State University Federal Credit Union |
Susi Elkins, WKAR Public Media General Manager and Director of Broadcasting at Michigan State University, will leave the station to become chief community development officer at Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) in East Lansing. Elkins, who began her career at WKAR as a student employee and became general manager in 2017, made the announcement April 28. Read More
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Michigan-Based NEWSnet Announces $50M Investment; New News Director |
NEWSnet, the 24/7 news channel with a focus on the headlines, announced on April 22 that it will invest heavily to propel the network forward and provide solutions that better meet the financial needs of broadcasters and carriers. On April 27, the company announced the hiring of Phil Hendrix as the network’s News Director, Read More
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WJR Celebrates Its Centennial! |
Cumulus Media's WJR-AM (Detroit) is celebrating its 100th Birthday! On May 4, 1922, the Detroit Free Press newspaper was issued a license, with the randomly assigned call letters of WCX. Read More
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Winners Announced in 2021 MAPME Broadcast Contest |
The annual Michigan Associated Press Media Editors broadcast competition has announced winners in the 2021 Michigan APME awards. In the broadcast category, General Excellence awards for 2021 went to WDIV-TV (Detroit), WDET-FM (Detroit) and WKAR-AM/FM (East Lansing). Read More
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Kevin 'Meatball' Kerr Joins Townsquare's WRKR-FM |
AllAccess reports that Kevin "Meatball" Kerr has joined Townsquare Media's WRKR-FM (Kalamazoo) as co-host of the station's "Rocker Morning Show." Kerr has been teamed up with Mark Frankhouse and started on-air this past Monday (4/25). Read More
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Longtime Host of African American Inspiration Radio Show in Flint Passes |
Bettye Jean Hendricks, 16-year host of the African American Inspiration radio show on WFLT-AM (Flint), heard on Saturday mornings died peacefully at her home on April 19 at age 74. Her radio show spoke to people young and old about the positive things happening in and around the Flint community. Read More
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Melorie Begay Joins WKAR News Team |
WKAR Public Media has announced the arrival of a new voice delivering trusted and essential information for Michigan’s capital region. Melorie Begay has joined WKAR's news team as local Weekend Edition host and general assignment reporter.. Read More
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Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame Inducts
Five New Members
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At ceremonies held last Sunday (4/24), the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame inducted five new members in it's 2022 Class, including one Detroit TV and radio journalist: Beth Konrad, Detroit TV and radio journalist and news director; professor and FOIA champion.
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Audacy Detroit Hosts 'Step up to the Plate' Radiothon
for Detroit PAL
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This past Monday (4/25), Audacy-owned stations in Detroit, including WWJ-AM, WXYT-FM, WYCD-FM, WOMC-FM and WDZH-FM aired the 2nd annual Step Up To The Plate Radiothon to benefit PAL, the Detroit Police Athletic League. Read More
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How to Use Artificial Intelligence to Write Blog Posts (Even If You’re a Radio DJ!)
By: Seth Resler, Jacobs Media Strategies
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Unfortunately, while radio personalities are fantastic verbal communicators, they don't always love the written word. Fortunately, today's radio DJs have the option of using AI to do a lot of the heavy lifting for them. Read More
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT |
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EGLE Announces $600,000 for Conservation, Education |
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has awarded 20 grants totaling $600,000 for projects that will support watershed organizations with conservation and educational efforts. 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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