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2026 Michigan Student Broadcast Awards Finalists are Posted!

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WLEN Wins 2023 Celebration of Service to America Award

April 27, 2023

The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation has announced that Lenawee Broadcasting’s WLEN-FM (Adrian) is the 2023 Celebration of Service to America Award winner for Small Market Radio.

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WDIV Adds ‘Help Desk’ To Rebuild Viewer Trust

April 27, 2023

Graham Media’s WDIV-TV (Detroit) has introduced a virtual community help desk that allows newsroom staff to manage viewer messages with significantly less friction. The enhanced connectivity with its consumers has helped WDIV to not only cultivate greater transparency and trust with viewers, but it’s also informed news production, while rewarding its marketing team with coveted first-party data about viewers.

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Black Diamond Broadcasting Acquires Midland Stations

April 27, 2023

On April 24, an application was filed with the FCC to transfer the licenses of Steel Broadcasting’s WMRX-FM (Beaverton) and WMPX-AM (Midland) to Traverse City-based Black Diamond Broadcast Group. The deal also includes WMPX’s FM translator, W299CK as well as “Discover Michigan” magazine.

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Michigan Association of Broadcasters Launches
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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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Leading Change: The Pros & Cons of AI in Recruiting

Thursday, March 19, 2026
1:00 p.m. EST

Explore how Artificial Intelligence is changing the way broadcasters recruit and retain talent, from candidate sourcing to screening and onboarding. Learn where AI-driven tools can save time, improve quality-of-hire, and reduce manual workload, as well as where caution is required around bias, compliance, and evaluating human skills. Gain practical guidance to help you use AI thoughtfully in hiring, balancing efficiency with fairness, culture, and the realities of building strong teams in today’s workplace.

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