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Don’t Rush the Season: When to Tell Your Listeners What’s Next

December 12, 2025

If you’re a PD, you know the feeling. You go all-Christmas and within 24 hours you feel it. Everyone is listening. Sure, you get a few complaints, but most people are happy and in the spirit. The station feels alive, and listeners feel good. Then the next thought kicks in: how do we turn all this cume into daily partisans? 

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FCC Urges Broadcasters to Follow Cybersecurity Best Practices; Highlights Security of Barix Devices

December 5, 2025

The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) has issued a Public Notice reminding broadcasters of their responsibility to ensure the security of their broadcast networks and systems. In particular, the notice is issued in response to the recent string of cyber intrusions against various radio broadcasters that resulted in the broadcast of obscene materials and the misuse of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) Attention Signal (Attention Signal).

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Audacy’s WOMC-FM Nets $626k with Turn Up the Miracles Radiothon

December 5, 2025

The annual 104.3 WOMC-FM (Detroit) Turn Up the Miracles Radiothon presented by Bridgestone took place on Thursday, November 20.  $626,221 was raised from sponsors and listeners to support programs at Corewell Health Children’s Hospital in Southeast Michigan. The radiothon broadcast live from Sound Space at Audacy Detroit, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Anchoring the production were WOMC personalities Beau Daniels and Val Berry.

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Michigan Association of Broadcasters Launches
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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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Third Thursday Sessions: Leading Through Chaos

Thursday, February 19, 2026
1:00 p.m. EST

Explore what effective leadership looks like during times of uncertainty and constant change. Learn strategies to unify teams, raise the leadership bar, and communicate in ways that empower and motivate others, even in challenging circumstances. Gain practical tools to set and achieve meaningful goals, build a stronger culture, and help your team perform at a higher level, no matter what pressures you face.

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