The 30th Annual Broadcast Excellence Awards are Open for Entries!
Enter your station's best work of 2025 by January 29, 2026
News
Michigan Radio Partners with Detroit Documenters to Enhance Detroit Coverage
As part of this new partnership, Michigan Radio will produce stories based on Documenters reporting or share their reporting across the station’s digital and social media platforms. Michigan Radio will also provide an editor to help edit the work that Documenters are producing, and support in the recruitment of new Documenters in Detroit.
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WILX-TV Relaunches “Studio 10”
Gray Television’s WILX-TV (Lansing) has announced the relaunch of its lifestyle program, Studio 10. The show features local food, health, parenting and financial tips, entertainment, local stories and more.
WILX initially launched Studio 10 in the fall of 2020, took a brief hiatus in the summer of 2022 and now returns on January 16.
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Scott Vertical to Mornings at WQKL
Cumulus Media’s WQKL-FM (Ann Arbor) announced January 3 that Scott Vertical has joined the station as morning host. Vertical steps into the role following the retirement of longtime morning host and 40-year Southeast Michigan radio personality Martin Bandyke.
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.
