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Three Former Michigan TV Anchors to be Inducted into Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame

August 22, 2025

This week, Michigan Women Forward announced the 2025 class of the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame.  Among the 7 inductees, there are three former Michigan television news anchors included. Sheri Jones, formerly of WLNS-TV (Lansing), Diana Lewis, formerly of WXYZ-TV (Detroit); and Doris Briscoe, also formerly of WXYZ-TV, will be honored at a ceremonies on October 22.

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Townsquare’s WCRZ Raises $60k for Whaley Children’s Center

August 22, 2025

Townsquare Media’s CARS 108/WCRZ-FM (Flint) raised $60,000 for Whaley Children’s Center (WCC) during the station’s 10th Annual Roof Sit, held August 13-15 atop the downtown Grand Blanc McDonald’s.

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Nexstar Enters Into Definite Agreement to Buy TEGNA

August 22, 2025

This past Tuesday (8/19), Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and TEGNA Inc. issued a press released announcing that they entered into a definitive agreement, subject to regulatory approvals, The sole TEGNA property in Michigan is WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids). The sole TEGNA property in Michigan is WZZM-TV in Grand Rapids, where Nexstar already owns owns WOOD-TV, WOTV-TV and WXSP-CD.

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Michigan Association of Broadcasters Launches
Comprehensive Industry Recruitment Campaign

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MAB Member Benefit Spotlight

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Energy Audits

MAB members may utilize Enstar Energy to provide energy audits.  MAB members who have used EnStar’s services have averaged refunds of $6,500 plus an annual savings of approximately $2,000.

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Site Safety Assessments

In an effort to help provide protection to broadcasters in Michigan, the MAB and Michigan State Police Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Desk are partnering to help broadcast stations ensure safety for their staff and facilities by offering Station Site Safety Assessments that will evaluate and make practical recommendations of security operations at broadcast stations.

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Alternative Broadcast Inspections

The Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP) is a unique partnership between the MAB and the FCC to ensure compliance with federal regulations and to avoid surprise inspections. Stations that pass the inspection receive a three-year Certification of Compliance.

 

Mark Your Calendar

The MAB hosts events for all Michigan broadcasters throughout the year both in-person and online.  Along with the continuing education opportunities, the MAB connects broadcasters with chances to network and celebrate during awards ceremonies.  Keep track of the MAB opportunities on the events calendar.

Impactful Storytelling

September 18, 2025, 1:00 pm EST

Mark your calendars to spend “Third Thursdays with the MAB” each month!

Positive psychology principles such as gratitude, optimism, and mindfulness can enhance the storytelling techniques used in journalism. Journalists can incorporate these elements to craft stories that resonate emotionally and inspire action while maintaining factual accuracy.

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