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WWJ Newsradio to Highlight Warriors in the Community

April 14, 2023

Wayne State University has teamed with WWJ-AM (Detroit) to showcase how intimately and extensively the school is working to help solve the myriad challenges facing our community and state.

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Longtime Dick Purtan Engineer/Producer Dies

April 14, 2023

Art Vuolo, Jr. passes along news of the passing of John “Ankles” Stewart has passed away.  Stewart was the longtime engineer/producer of the popular Dick Purtan radio show at CKLW Windsor, Ontario and Detroit stations: WCZY Z-95-5, WKQI Q-95 and WOMC 104.3 FM.

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April 18 SMPTE Meeting Includes Tour of WWJ-TV/WKBD-TV

April 14, 2023

The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Detroit Section will host a meeting this Tuesday Night (4/18) at the studios of WWJ-TV/WKBD-TV in Detroit.  The meeting is free and open to guests and non-members and begins at 7:00 p.m.

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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.

News Directors Summit 2

News Directors Summit

November 17, 2026 | R.E. Olds Transportation Museum

Michigan’s broadcast news leaders are coming together for an afternoon of fresh ideas, candid conversation and valuable connections. Join us November 17 at the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum in Lansing for the MAB News Directors Summit, designed specifically for radio and television news directors to share what’s working, tackle common challenges and learn from one another as they navigate the rapidly changing world of local news.

1:00 - 4:00 pm News Directors Summit

4:00 - 5:30 pm "News & Brews" Reception

Upcoming Events

MAB Member Benefit Spotlight

Lunch Sponsor

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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