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2026 Michigan Student Broadcast Awards Finalists are Posted!

Find out if your work made the list!

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The 30th Annual Broadcast Excellence Awards are Open for Entries!

Enter your station's best work of 2025 by January 29, 2026

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WDVD Holds Baby Bash 2024!

August 23, 2024

This past Thursday night (8/22), Cumulus Media’s WDVD-FM (Detroit) held their annual “Baby Bash” event at District 142 in Wyandotte.  The annual event supports the Glamourous Moms Foundation, which works to support, inspire, and build confidence in women, expectant mothers, and their children, to enhance their quality of life.

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New News Director and Director of Sales at WXYZ/WMYD-TV

August 23, 2024

Scripps Media’s Detroit cluster WXYZ-TV and WMYD-TV announced the names of those filling two positions on their staff this week.  Tim Kochenderfer has been promoted from Assistant News Director to the role of News Director. 

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WLNS Wraps Up 2024 Operation Backpack

August 16, 2024

Nexstar Media’s WLNS-TV (Lansing) has wrapped up their 2024 Operation Backpack campaign.  The station partnered with Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties and Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale Counties to collect school supplies for local children, including foster children, adopted children, refugees, and others who may need assistance.

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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.

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MAB Capitol Summit: Policy and the Local Press

A new, next-generation convening designed to strengthen relationships between Michigan broadcasters and state leaders, while delivering timely programming that helps stations prepare for the year ahead. The day blends small-group meetings with local lawmakersinsightful political and policy-focused sessions, and a legislative reception built for real conversation.

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