Michigan Association of Broadcasters Launches
Comprehensive Industry Recruitment Campaign
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MAB Welcomes 900+ to Second Annual
Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy
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News
Latitude Media’s Bob & Laurie Peters Honored by Rotary
As part of their organization’s 100th year of service, the Rotary Club of Mt. Pleasant has chosen to recognize Bob & Laurie Peters of locally-owned Latitude Media with the Paul Harris Fellow Honors for the month of September. The goal is to highlight exceptional community members who show servant leadership in all that they do.
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WKLT’s Mari Dew Found Safe After North Carolina Flooding
Inside Radio reported this week at Mari Dew, morning co-host at Midwestern Broadcasting’s WKLT-FM (Traverse CIty) has been found safe after surviving the floods in Western North Carolina. Dew was in the Asheville area when Hurricane Helene arrived. She had not been heard from since Friday (9/27) with co-workers, family, friends and listeners concerned for her safety.
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WRCJ’s Chris Felcyn Passes
“He was one of the best interviewers in the business, a talented pianist, and an ultimate professional with wit and creativity in sharing classical music,” Detroit Public TV, which manages WRCJ, said in a statement, announcing Felcyn’s death. “Chris and his passion will truly be missed.”
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MAB Member Benefit Spotlight
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.
Webinar: Seek to Resonate, Not Just to Be Seen: Social Media + Video in 2024
September 19, 2024
1-2 p.m. Eastern
With Lori Lewis, Lori Lewis Media
Long-form video viewing is on the rise. And short-form video fatigue is bubbling under. But it doesn’t mean stop with short form. It means it’s time to get ahead of it and develop an intentional (long-form) and discovery (short-form) viewing strategy.
Great Lakes Broadcast & Sports Media Academy
November 7, 2024
Ford Field, Detroit
The MAB and the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) partner to help students launch careers in media at the Great Lakes Broadcast & Sports Media Academy. The full-day event allows students interested in a career in media to connect with Michigan TV and Radio stations during a career fair, network with peers, and learn from some of the industry's leading talent in every aspect of media - on-air, engineering, sales, programming, and production.
