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WZZM’s George Lessens Receives Prestigious Charles L. Mitchell Award
This past Wednesday (1/31), WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids) Chief Meteorologist George Lessens joined the ranks of distinguished recipients of the Charles L. Mitchell Award for Outstanding Service by a Forecaster from the American Meteorological Society.
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MSUFCU Donates $50,000 to WKAR Public Media
WKAR Public Media (East Lansing) was recently awarded $50,000 from Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) to support the station’s community wide educational initiatives.
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WXMI-TV ‘Pay it Forward’ Awards Gala Recognizes 2023 Winners
Each month, Scripps’ Media’s WXMI-TV (Grand Rapids) recognizes someone doing good in West Michigan as the station’s “Pay it Forward Person of the Month.”On Thursday, January 25, all of the monthly winners from 2023 were honored during the annual WXMI-TV “Pay it Forward” Awards Gala at Frederik Meijer Gardens. One winner was also named the FOX 17 and Lake Michigan Credit Union Pay it Forward Person of the Year.
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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.
