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Dave LewAllen Signs Off After 35 Years
At the end of last night’s (4/13) 6 p.m. newscast, Dave LewAllen said goodbye WXYZ-TV (Detroit) viewers as he retires after 35 years. LewAllen, first joined the station as a sports reporter in 1988.
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WWJ Newsradio to Highlight Warriors in the Community
Wayne State University has teamed with WWJ-AM (Detroit) to showcase how intimately and extensively the school is working to help solve the myriad challenges facing our community and state.
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Longtime Dick Purtan Engineer/Producer Dies
Art Vuolo, Jr. passes along news of the passing of John “Ankles” Stewart has passed away. Stewart was the longtime engineer/producer of the popular Dick Purtan radio show at CKLW Windsor, Ontario and Detroit stations: WCZY Z-95-5, WKQI Q-95 and WOMC 104.3 FM.
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.
