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WEMU Gets Visit From NPR President and CEO
On Wednesday, August 17, NPR President and CEO, John Lansing, dropped in for an informal visit with WEMU-FM (Ypsilanti). Lansing has Michigan ties with newsroom stops in Kalamazoo and Detroit but is relatively new to public broadcasting. Discussed was WEMU’s hyper-local news focus in Washtenaw County and the important niche it fills for a highly educated and engaged community that has no local TV and no daily newspaper.
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Michelle Dunaway to join the FOX 17 Morning Mix Team
Michelle Dunaway, who has been a WXMI-TV (Grand Rapids) FOX 17 Morning News anchor since November 2021, has transitioned to a new role. As of this past Monday (8/15), West Michigan viewers can see Michelle on FOX 17 Morning Mix.
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WKAR Holds Centennial Anniversary Ceremony
On August 18, 1922, WKAR first took to the air waves as an AM radio station, broadcasting agricultural news and information from Michigan State University.
On Thursday, the station celebrated its centennial anniversary with a ceremony in Studio A. Attendees heard remarks from…
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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.
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!
