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WSAQ’s 2023 Roof Sit Exceeds Fundraising Goal

September 22, 2023

Liggett Communication’s WSAQ-FM (Port Huron) held their annual Community Roof Sit to benefit the Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) Council from September 10 through 15.  WSAQ morning show host Matt Markham lived on top of the MiMutual Building in Downtown Port Huron raising funds and awareness for child abuse prevention and advocacy.

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WOOD-TV Hires New News Director

September 22, 2023

Nexstar’s WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids) will soon have a new News Director.  The station announced that Brad Kessie will be joining the station from Gray Television’s WLOX-TV in Biloxi, Mississippi.  He has been with WLOX for 35 years.

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Grand Rapid Black Media Professionals Gather to Build Relationships, and Collaborate

September 22, 2023

Nearly 20 journalists, on-air talent and behind-the-scenes staff, from all 4 stations in the market sat over a feast to discuss their upbringings, inspirations & experiences working as Black media professionals in largely conservative WASP West Michigan. The brunch was primarily a casual meeting that almost felt like a family reunion. Read More

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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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