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News
Meteorologist Terri DeBoer Joins WXMI-TV
Scripps Media’s WXMI-TV (Grand Rapids) has announced that veteran meteorologist Terri DeBoer has joined the station. DeBoer, with nearly 30 years of experience, will soon join Chief Meteorologist Kevin Craig on the station’s Morning News. DeBoer will officially begin her new role in mid-November.
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WDIV’s Devin Scillian Announces Retirement
After three decades, longtime Detroit news anchor Devin Scillian has announced that he will be retiring from WDIV-TV in December. He made the announcement during the station’s 6 p.m. newscast this past Tuesday (10/15).
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WKAR’s Shawn Turner Elected to NPR Board for Second Term
The NPR Board has reelected Shawn Turner, WKAR general manager, as a member director. Turner was initially elected in February of 2024 and will serve through November 2027. The NPR board elections for the current term were held in August of 2024. The announcement was made October 14.
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MAB Member Benefit Spotlight
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.
Webinar: Seek to Resonate, Not Just to Be Seen: Social Media + Video in 2024
September 19, 2024
1-2 p.m. Eastern
With Lori Lewis, Lori Lewis Media
Long-form video viewing is on the rise. And short-form video fatigue is bubbling under. But it doesn’t mean stop with short form. It means it’s time to get ahead of it and develop an intentional (long-form) and discovery (short-form) viewing strategy.
Great Lakes Broadcast & Sports Media Academy
November 7, 2024
Ford Field, Detroit
The MAB and the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) partner to help students launch careers in media at the Great Lakes Broadcast & Sports Media Academy. The full-day event allows students interested in a career in media to connect with Michigan TV and Radio stations during a career fair, network with peers, and learn from some of the industry's leading talent in every aspect of media - on-air, engineering, sales, programming, and production.
