The 30th Annual Broadcast Excellence Awards are Open for Entries!
Enter your station's best work of 2025 by January 29, 2026
News
March Madness and Advertising: Use of NCAA Trademarks (2023 Update – Parts 1 & 2)
With Selection Sunday this (past) weekend, the 2023 NCAA Collegiate Basketball Tournament is about to begin. As faithful readers of this blog know, broadcasters, publishers and other businesses need to be wary about potential claims arising from their use of terms and logos associated with the tournament.
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WKAR Partners with Award-Winning Science Series NOVA as part of “Climate Across America” Initiative
WKAR has partnered with the award-winning PBS science series NOVA, a production of GBH, to produce and distribute multiplatform, climate-focused content as part of the series’ national Climate Across America initiative.
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Sean Mahon Appointed WJRT News Director
Allen Media Broadcasting’s WJRT-TV (Flint) has announced announced that Sean Mahon has been named the station’s new News Director, bringing 25 years of award winning experience as a journalist and manager to the WJRT newsroom.
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.
Small Market Success Stories
Paul Jacobs, Jacobs Media
January 16, 2026, 1:00 pm EST
Mark your calendars to spend “Third Thursdays with the MAB” each month!
Explore how small market radio and television stations are navigating today’s challenges and finding new opportunities for growth. Learn how peers across the country are making practical, achievable changes to strengthen audience loyalty, refine local strategy, and identify realistic revenue opportunities. Gain actionable ideas you can apply in your own market, regardless of size or resources.
