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Morgan Murphy Media Announces Strategic Executive Promotions

August 22, 2025

On August 12, Morgan Murphy Media announced three strategic executive promotions in enhanced leadership roles, effective immediately. The appointments position the organization for continued growth and innovation across operational, digital and strategic initiatives. Among the promotions are current MAB Board Member Chris Cornelious to COO.

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Saginaw Radio Personality Terry Lenz Passes at 74

August 22, 2025

Your MAB is sad to pass word that longtime Saginaw radio personality Terry Lenz passed away August 6 at the age of 74.  Lenz joined WSGW in 1978 and was the on-air personality for the “Four for the Morning” and “Terry and Dave in the Morning” shows, partnering with Dave Maurer. He also hosted “QuizLine” and “TradeLine”.

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Kevin Trueblood Elected President of SBE; Michigan’s Geary Morrill Elected VP

August 22, 2025

The Society of Broadcast Engineers announces the results of the 2025 election for the national board of directors. Kevin Trueblood, CBRE, CBNT, of Chapter 90 Southwest FL, was elected for a one-year term. Kevin previously served as SBE vice president. His term begins September 25 at the SBE National Meeting in Columbus, OH.

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Michigan Association of Broadcasters Launches
Comprehensive Industry Recruitment Campaign

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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.

Closing Broadcasting's Canyon: Bringing Managers and Gen Z Together

October 16, 2025, 1:00 pm EST

Mark your calendars to spend “Third Thursdays with the MAB” each month!

Broadcasting has a silent, but threatening issue occurring across the industry.  It is creating a deepening canyon within staff throughout this wonderful business.  We are blessed with an incredible number of veterans, but they are struggling to grow new employees into productive, long term broadcasters.  This divide is a problem and it is important that leadership begins to take action.

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