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Blarney Stone’s WGRY-FM Joins 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network

December 5, 2025

Blarney Stone Broadcasting’s “Up North Sports Radio” WGRY-FM (Grayling) is the latest station to join the statewide 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network, originating at Audacy’s WXYT-FM (Detroit).  WGRY joins four other stations around the state that are airing the new network, which launched this past Monday (12/1).

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Child and Family Charities’ Operation Good Cheer to Deliver Nearly 19k gifts to Michigan

December 5, 2025

Currently celebrating its 55th year, Operation Good Cheer provides seasonal comfort and joy to children in Michigan’s foster care system through thoughtful, personalized gift deliveries. Each year, program administrators collaborate with foster care agencies to collect holiday wish lists of up to six gift ideas from participating children across the state.

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The One Thing That Can Derail Your Christmas Programming

November 21, 2025

Every year, the pattern is the same. You flip the switch to Christmas music and the reaction is off the charts. Ratings spike. Social media lights up. Sales is thrilled. Then, a few days in, the familiar comment pops up, usually from someone inside the building. “Why are we playing the same songs over and over.”

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Michigan Association of Broadcasters Launches
Comprehensive Industry Recruitment Campaign

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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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AI in the Newsroom

Thursday, April 16, 2026
1:00 p.m. EST

Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping newsroom work. From research and reporting to editing, audience engagement, and ethical decision-making, learn where AI tools can improve accuracy, boost efficiency, and support journalists, as well as where human judgment, transparency, and editorial oversight remain essential to preserve trust and integrity. Gain practical perspectives and guidance to help your newsroom adopt AI thoughtfully, build policies that reflect your values, and navigate the opportunities and challenges of AI in everyday newsroom operations.

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