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Detroit’s John Keating Announces Retirement Plans

January 10, 2025

Detroit sports broadcaster John Keating has announced that he will be retiring at the end of the current Detroit Red Wings’ season.  Keating made the announcement that he will hang up his microphone after 45 years via social media on December 27.

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Radio Hillsdale & The Dale Raise $6k+ for Salvation Army

January 10, 2025

On December 13, personalities from Radio Hillsdale WCSR-FM and The Dale (WCSR-AM/W258DE) rang bells for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign at the Hillsdale Market House.  From 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. listeners, station partners, and the community made donations totaling $6,248.12!

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Agreement with Audio Engineers of Detroit Paves Path for Students to Graduate from Ferris State University  

January 10, 2025

Students attending a leading audio production and training facility in southeast Michigan, Audio Engineers of Detroit, will receive Ferris State University credit for their coursework under an agreement intended to build a pathway through Ferris State’s Television and Digital Media Production degree program.  

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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.

Michigan Broadcast Engineering Conference

February 25-26
JW Marriott, Grand Rapids

Join us for the Michigan Broadcast Engineering Conference, an unmissable opportunity for broadcast engineers to network, learn, and honor excellence in our field. This event brings together broadcasters, engineers, station managers, and industry partners for the iconic Beer and Bull networking reception—a chance to connect with peers and industry leaders. Attendees will dive into insightful sessions on the latest in broadcast engineering and innovation, culminating in the prestigious Carl E. Lee Engineering Excellence Award presentation. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate, collaborate, and elevate your broadcast engineering expertise!

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