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Former WRIF Personality Carl Coffey Passes at 73

September 30, 2022

The MAB has learned that former WRIF-FM (Detroit) air personality Carl (Carlton) Coffey passed away September 24 at the age of 73. Coffey spent over 13 years at the station, hosting “The Riff Rock Cafe.”  He then did 8 years at sister station WCSX-FM.

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WSGW’s Ann Williams Retires

September 30, 2022

September 23, was the last day of work for Ann Williams, News Director at Alpha Media’s WSGW-AM/FM (Saginaw).  Williams has retired after 40 years in the industry. She began at WSGW in 1983 as a reporter. After five years at WEYI-TV, she returned to the WSGW in 2005.

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FCC Adopts Order to Improve EAS Alerting

September 30, 2022

In a September 29 release, the Federal Communications Commission today updated its Emergency Alert System rules so that alerts delivered over television and radio are more informative and easier to understand by the public, particularly people with disabilities.

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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.

 

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!

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