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Great Lakes Loons Announcer and WLUN-FM General Manager Jerry O’Donnell Passes

May 3, 2024

Former Great Lakes Loons PA Announcer and WLUN-FM (Pinconning) General Manager Jerry O’Donnell passed away April 26 after a battle with cancer.  O’Donnell was the team’s first public address announcer, starting with the Loons’ inaugural 2007 season through the 2022 season.

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Detroit PBS’ Bill Kubota Finalist for 2023 Journalist of the Year Award

May 3, 2024

His work last year ranged from covering Detroit’s civil rights legacy 60 years after Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led the “Walk to Freedom” to a story on Vietnam veterans’ efforts to rename Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, helping reduce stigma and encouraging more individuals to seek treatment.   

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WGRT’s Vickie Lemonis Triumphs At 2024 Community’s Choice Awards, Best Of The Blue Water Area

May 3, 2024

WGRT-FM (Port Huron) Sales Manager Vickie Lemonis received recognition at ceremonies for the 2024 Official Community’s Choice Awards, Best of the Blue Water Area. Lemonis secured the title of local best in Advertising/Marketing.

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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.

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Media Meetup Series: Grand Rapids

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
LCMS Ballpark, Grand Rapids

Build and create new relationships with other producers, on-air talent, and media leaders from West Michigan while enjoying a Whitecaps game. Make connections, exchange ideas, and grow your network in a relaxed and fun setting.

Upcoming Events

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.

 

Michigan Association of Broadcasters Launches
Comprehensive Industry Recruitment Campaign

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