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WDIV Meteorologist Paul Gross to Retire
“When Paul informed us he was retiring I tried to talk him out of it,” said WDIV Vice President and General Manager Bob Ellis. “We hoped he’d stay forever. But it became clear quickly 40 years was a nice round number, and the time was right to relax more, spend more time up north and play more golf.”
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Michigan Radio Announces New “All Things Considered” Host
After conducting an extensive search, Michigan Radio is pleased to announce that Rebecca Kruth has been named as the station’s new All Things Considered host. Rebecca replaces Christina Shockley, who left Michigan Radio in June to help coach public radio hosts and reporters across the country.
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WLUC-TV to Add Early News to Weekend Lineup
Gray Television’s WLUC-TV (Marquette) has announced that it is adding staff and will soon add more local news on weekends. The station has announced plans to launch a live newscast at 6:00 p.m. Eastern on Saturdays and Sundays beginning February 18.
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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.
Local Broadcast Sales Seminars
June 24, 2025
MAB Office, Lansing
June 26, 2025
Northern Center, Marquette
Supercharge your sales and leadership skills this summer with the MAB’s dynamic Regional Sales Seminar. Led by Gary Moore and Eric Moore of Local Broadcast Sales, this session will equip attendees with practical tools for understanding client behavior, closing sales by personality style, and driving meaningful results. Plus, get a personalized sales assessment and discover how to fully leverage LBS resources through your MAB membership for ongoing success. Perfect for both seasoned pros and new sellers!
