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Jason Benetti Joins Detroit Tigers as New TV Play-By-Play Announcer

November 17, 2023

The Detroit Tigers and Motor City baseball fans have a new television play-by-play announcer: Jason Benetti.  After eight seasons with the Chicago White Sox, Benetti makes to move to the Motor City

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WMMI Welcomes Joe Marchiando to Afternoons

November 17, 2023

Mt. Pleasant-based Latitude Media welcomes back Joe Marchiando (aka “Joe Walters”) to local radio following a small hiatus.  Marchiando has been hired by the company to take the role of afternoon (2 – 7 p.m.) personality on its”Buck 92.3/AM 830″ WMMI-AM. 

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WCMU to Give Free Airtime to Area Non-Profits on GivingTuesday

November 17, 2023

WCMU Public Media (Mt. Pleasant) has announced that this GivingTuesday (11/28), the stations want to hear about and celebrate other charitable organizations based in the WCMU coverage area. Listeners that donate to WCMU on GivingTuesday will be able to nominate and “vote” for their favorite area non-profit organization – and the winning organizations will receive airtime noting the important work they do.

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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.

 

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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.

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