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Former Grand Rapids Programmer Doug Montgomery Announces Retirement

May 16, 2025

The MAB has learned that former Grand Rapids country music programming Doug Montgomery is retiring. Montgomery is best known in Michigan for the 20 years he programmed Clear Channel/iHeartMedia’s WBCT-FM (Grand Rapids). He was also the original programmer for the company’s Country Premium Choice service.

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Four Michigan Broadcast Executives Elected to NAB Board

May 16, 2025

The National Association of Broadcasters has announced the results of the 2025 NAB Radio and Television Board of Directors elections. The two-year terms of the elected board members will begin in June 2025.  Of note is the re-election of longtime Michigan broadcaster (and 2016 Michigan Broadcasting Lifetime Achievement Award recipient) Julie Koehn to the NAB Radio Board.

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Audacy Unveils Sound Space @ Audacy Detroit

May 16, 2025

Audacy has unveiled Sound Space @ Audacy Detroit on on the second floor of Hockeytown Cafe in Detroit, Michigan. The studio launched this past Wednesday Night (5/14) with an exclusive grand opening event and ribbon-cutting ceremony featured ACM’s 2025 On-Air Personality of the Year Winner and WYCD-FM hosts Josh Holleman, Rachael Hunter and Steve Grunwald.

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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.

Michigan Broadcast Engineering Conference

February 25-26
JW Marriott, Grand Rapids

Join us for the Michigan Broadcast Engineering Conference, an unmissable opportunity for broadcast engineers to network, learn, and honor excellence in our field. This event brings together broadcasters, engineers, station managers, and industry partners for the iconic Beer and Bull networking reception—a chance to connect with peers and industry leaders. Attendees will dive into insightful sessions on the latest in broadcast engineering and innovation, culminating in the prestigious Carl E. Lee Engineering Excellence Award presentation. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate, collaborate, and elevate your broadcast engineering expertise!

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