A Message from Senator Smith: Broadcasters Shine a Light on Democracy
By: Gordon H. Smith, President and CEO, National Association of Broadcasters Yesterday (1/6), was a new day of infamy in the chronicle of American history. I never imagined that the United States Capitol Building, a place that I honor and cherish as the secular temple of our democracy, could be desecrated by a domestic mob.…
Read MoreThe Greatest Hits: Digital Tips for Radio Broadcasters Navigating the Pandemic
By: Seth Resler Jacobs Media Strategies Radio broadcasters spent much of 2020 learning to adapt to new working conditions. Over time, we gradually got the hang of it. But as we head into 2021, we’re looking at more of the same — at least for the next several months. So, just in case you missed…
Read MoreRadio Simulcast Fight Could Provide Hint at New FCC Majority’s Plans
According to a Thursday report in InsideRadio, an early test for a new Democrat-controlled Federal Communications Commission on how it will treat radio regulations may come not over a hot-button issue like radio ownership, but rather the arcane Radio Duplication Rule. That is because the decision to abolish the rule limiting station simulcasts was made…
Read MoreMHSAA’s John Johnson Retires
After 33 years serving the Michigan High School Athletic Association in a variety of roles including as its first communications director and most recently director of broadcast properties, John Johnson has retired. His final day was December 18. Johnson joined the MHSAA staff in 1987 after previous stops working in sports information at Albion College,…
Read MoreSpring Memorial Planned for Dick Kernen
The MAB has learned that longtime Specs Howard VP of Industry Relations Dick Kernen passed away Friday morning (12/18) at the age of 82. The family has announced that there will be no online services, but a memorial will be planned for the spring. Kernen had been with Specs Howard since 1972, following a radio…
Read MoreBeasley Detroit’s Scott Jameson Adds National Duties
On December 16, Beasley Media Group announced that five programmers in its company will be adding national responsibilities to their duties. Scott Jameson, Director of Programming at Beasley Media Group Detroit has been named Vice President of National Content. In addition to his Motor City programming responsibilities, he will work to identify opportunities for content…
Read MoreA Third Of Michigan Restaurants Fear They May Close In Six Months
Research released by the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association on Tuesday revealed many hospitality businesses fear they will have to close within the year because of the economic impacts of COVID-19, according to a report in Gongwer. At least 5,600 restaurant operators say it is unlikely they will still be in business in six months.…
Read MoreRadio First Port Huron Stuffs the Bus for Kids in Distress
Each year, RadioFirst/Liggett Communications stations in Port Huron team up with the the Port Huron Area School District and local businesses to collect toys and coats to ‘Stuff a Bus’ and deliver the items to Kids in Distress Services in St. Clair, Michigan. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the stations had to switch up the…
Read MoreHere’s What Radio Broadcasters Should Ask Santa For This Year
By: Seth Resler Jacobs Media Strategies Whether you’ve got an elf on your shelf or a menorah on your window sill, the holidays are a good time to ask for — or treat yourself to — some new toys. During this time of the year, I often stock up on technology that will help me…
Read MoreFCC Targeting Property Owners in Pirate Radio Enforcement
The Federal Communications Commission’s Enforcement Bureau has begun targeting property owners and managers that tolerate pirate broadcasting on their properties. The commission has issued an announcement that it is exercising its new authority under the recently enacted PIRATE Act. “Parties that knowingly facilitate illegal broadcasting on their property are liable for fines of up to…
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