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WLUC-TV Welcomes New Morning Anchor
Gray Television’s WLUC-TV (Marquette) has announced the hiring of Mandy Koskela as the third anchor on the station’s will be joining Elizabeth Peterson and Pavlina Osta on the station’s morning show, Upper Michigan Today starting June 28.
Koskela graduated in May from the University of Rhode Island (URI) with a bachelor’s in journalism and spent most of her life in southern Rhode Island.
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WCSR’s 2nd Annual Smoke Show a Success!
After a successful first year in 2022, McKibbin Media Group (MMG) held its second annual WCSR Smoke Show BBQ and Concert festival this past Saturday, June 17. The event was held at the Hillsdale County Fairgrounds with free admission to the public and barbecue enthusiasts turned out in force!
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Around The State: Reeves Joins WWTV/WWUP-TV; David Newman Passes; Brian Cowan to Step Down at WWWW
Teagan Reeves has joined WWTV/WWUP-TV (Cadillac): David Newman passes at age 82 and Brian Cowan steps down as PD/Morning Host at WWWW-FM (Ann Arbor).
Read MoreMichigan Association of Broadcasters Launches
Comprehensive Industry Recruitment Campaign
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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.
Closing Broadcasting's Canyon: Bringing Managers and Gen Z Together
October 16, 2025, 1:00 pm EST
Mark your calendars to spend “Third Thursdays with the MAB” each month!
Broadcasting has a silent, but threatening issue occurring across the industry. It is creating a deepening canyon within staff throughout this wonderful business. We are blessed with an incredible number of veterans, but they are struggling to grow new employees into productive, long term broadcasters. This divide is a problem and it is important that leadership begins to take action.
