30th Annual Broadcast Excellence Awards Announcement Show
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FCC Regulatory Fees Due September 26 – FCC CORES Database Available for Payment, Some Filing Glitches Reported
As we noted this past weekend in our weekly update of regulatory actions, the FCC last Friday released its Order setting the regulatory fees due from broadcasters and other FCC regulated entities – fees that the FCC is required to collect each year the start of the federal government’s new fiscal year which begins in October. This week, the FCC released a series of public notices detailing filing procedures. First was a Public Notice setting the deadline for payment of the fees as 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 26.
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George Smith Joins WOOD-TV’s Daybreak Team
Nexstar’s WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids) has announced the hiring of George Smith to its News 8 Daybreak team. Smith joins Teresa Weakley on the anchor desk weekdays from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m.
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Michigan Public’s Zoe Clark Talks Michigan’s Battleground State Status on C-SPAN and CNN
On Monday September 2, Michigan Public’s Politics Director Zoe Clark, co-host of It’s Just Politics, joined C-SPAN’s Washington Journal to discuss the upcoming presidential election and where things stand in the battleground state of Michigan.
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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.
AI in the Newsroom
Thursday, April 16, 2026
1:00 p.m. EST
Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping newsroom work. From research and reporting to editing, audience engagement, and ethical decision-making, learn where AI tools can improve accuracy, boost efficiency, and support journalists, as well as where human judgment, transparency, and editorial oversight remain essential to preserve trust and integrity. Gain practical perspectives and guidance to help your newsroom adopt AI thoughtfully, build policies that reflect your values, and navigate the opportunities and challenges of AI in everyday newsroom operations.
