News
WWMT-TV Names Julie Williams as Morning Anchor
WWMT-TV (Kalamazoo)(Newschannel 3) and ARC West Michigan have announced that Julie Williams has been appointed morning anchor, effective February 15. Williams is coming back home to West Michigan where she grew up just minutes away from the station’s studios.
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After 30 Years, Kevin Meerschaert Returns to WEMU
Eastern Michigan University’s WEMU-FM (Ypsilanti) has announced that Kevin Meerschaert has returned to the station after three decades to become the station’s new All Things Considered host. News Director David Fair made the announcement during a five-minute interview with Meerschaert posted on the station’s website.
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NPR Board Elects Two as Member Directors including WKAR’s Shawn Turner
On February 15, NPR announced the election of Rachel Hubbard and Shawn Turner to the NPR Board of Directors. Hubbard is Executive Director of KOSU Public Radio and Shawn Turner is General Manager of WKAR Public Media.
Read MoreMichigan Association of Broadcasters Launches
Comprehensive Industry Recruitment Campaign
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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.
Impactful Storytelling
September 18, 2025, 1:00 pm EST
Mark your calendars to spend “Third Thursdays with the MAB” each month!
Positive psychology principles such as gratitude, optimism, and mindfulness can enhance the storytelling techniques used in journalism. Journalists can incorporate these elements to craft stories that resonate emotionally and inspire action while maintaining factual accuracy.
