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WLUC-TV Canathon in 42nd Year: Over 4.5 Million Pounds of Food Collected!

December 1, 2023

The annual WLUC-TV (Marquette) TV6 Canathon has been underway since November 1 and that effort will continue through today, December 1. The Canathon is a month long effort to collect donations of canned goods to help feed a hungry neighbor.

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Deadline Extension Granted for Sage EAS Users

December 1, 2023

Ahead of the December 12 deadline, users of Sage brand EAS equipment now have another 90 days to meet that pending FCC deadline for updating EAS firmware.  Sage previously announced in early November that the update has taken them longer to produce than they had anticipated and that there will be insufficient time for many users to install the update by the deadline.

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WOMC Raises Nearly $500k for Children’s Miracle Network

December 1, 2023

On November 16, Audacy’s WOMC-FM (Detroit) held its 6th annual “Turn Up the Miracles Radiothon” and raised (at last report) $488,617 for Beaumont Children’s, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.

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Michigan Association of Broadcasters Launches
Comprehensive Industry Recruitment Campaign

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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.

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AI in the Newsroom

Thursday, April 16, 2026
1:00 p.m. EST

Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping newsroom work. From research and reporting to editing, audience engagement, and ethical decision-making, learn where AI tools can improve accuracy, boost efficiency, and support journalists, as well as where human judgment, transparency, and editorial oversight remain essential to preserve trust and integrity. Gain practical perspectives and guidance to help your newsroom adopt AI thoughtfully, build policies that reflect your values, and navigate the opportunities and challenges of AI in everyday newsroom operations.

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