November 2022
WLEN Raises Record $48,000 with 2022 Thank-A-Vet
On Veteran’s Day (11/11), Lenawee Broadcasting’s WLEN-FM/WQTE-FM (Adrian) held its 17th annual daylong “Thank A Vet” fundraiser from 6 a.m. to 6p.m. and this year raised a record $48,000! This total beat last year’s all-time record of $34,000.
Read MoreGeneral Motors Commits $500,000 to Detroit Public TV to Help Bridge the State’s Talent Gap
Detroit Public Television (DPTV) and General Motors are joining forces to bridge the talent gap and diversify Michigan’s education and workforce pipeline. While employers have been sounding alarm bells for years about a shortage of skilled workers, the state’s ability to retain, attract and train qualified job candidates remains immensely challenging.
Read MoreBlack Diamond Stations “Blanket the North” for Warmth & Comfort
On November 7, the stations of Black Diamond Broadcasting kicked off their annual “Blanket the North” campaign to collect newly-purchased blankets, sheets, pillows and towels for the less fortunate in Northern Michigan.
Read MoreEAS CAP Polling Equipment Update Information
Your MAB has been tracking the progress of EAS equipment manufacturers and their plans for making their products compliant with the new CAP polling requirements set by the FCC to be in place by December 12, 2023.
Read MoreWTCM’s Joel Franck to Retire After 50-Year Career
After 26 years as WTCM’s (Traverse City) News Director, and over 50 years serving the radio industry, Joel Franck will retire on December 9. Franck is a graduate of Brown Institute of Radio & Television Broadcasting in Minneapolis and served as Sports Director at KGW-AM in Portland Oregon for nearly 13 years.
Read MoreSaga Communications Appoints New President/CEO and Senior Vice President/Operations
Grosse Point Farms-based Saga Communications, Inc. announced (11/16) the confirmation of Christopher Forgy as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) effective December 7, 2022.
Read MoreWCSX Host Scott Shepard Passes Unexpectedly
Beasley Media Group’s WCSX-FM (Detroit) has sadly reported the unexpected passing of the station’s “Over Easy” host Scott Shepard. Shepard spent 20 years at the station and died at his home in Warren this past Saturday (11/12). He was 59.
Read MoreHow to Monitor Your Radio Station’s Brands For Impersonators
We now live in an age where digital impersonations can wreak havoc on companies and individuals that have invested years into building their brands. Radio companies and personalities would be wise to monitor the web for for malicious actors using their name.
Read MoreReminder to Noncommercial FM Stations – Operating Less Than 12 Hours a Day Can Bring Forced Time-Share Requirement
When a NCE FM station does not regularly operate for at least 12 hours per day, another noncommercial entity can file an application proposing to use the frequency during the hours that the station is not operating.
Read MoreIt is Time to Start Controlling Your Station’s Energy Costs
As anyone who drives a car or pays a home heating bill knows, energy costs have skyrocketed in the last year and are expected to go even higher. Now, as winter approaches, it is more important than ever for MAB member stations to control their energy costs. Station budgets have undoubtedly been strained and there is risk that this heating season will make matters worse.
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