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WGLM Announces Historic All-Female Broadcast Team for High School Basketball Season
WGLM-AM/FM (Greenville) has announced that they may have the first-ever all-female high school basketball broadcast team. The team of 2022 Greenville graduate Serena Schroeder and Greenville sophomore Gracelin Martin joined forces for several Michigan High School Athletic Association basketball games in late December, 2023 and early January, 2024.
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WZZM-TV Chief Meteorologist George Lessens Announces Retirement
After more than 40 years of delivering accurate forecasts, Chief Meteorologist George Lessens of WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids) has decided to retire at the end of the year, leaving an indelible mark on West Michigan’s weather scene.
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Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame to Induct Seven Members
Six outstanding journalists will be inducted into the 2024 class of the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees have made significant, sustained contributions to journalism in Michigan.
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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.
MAB Small Market Radio Summit
June 11, 2025
Holiday Inn, Mount Pleasant
Join us for a focused day of insight and innovation at the MAB Small Market Radio Summit. This event is designed exclusively for our radio members working in smaller markets and will cover critical topics like adapting to today’s media landscape, leveraging AI in broadcast operations, and unlocking new digital revenue streams. With expert-led discussions from Jacobs Media Strategies' Paul Jacobs and Chris Brunt, real-world examples, and collaborative roundtable discussions, this summit offers valuable strategies you can take home and implement right away.
