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Congressional Hearing on American Music Fairness Act Proposing New Music Royalty on Radio Stations – What is Being Considered

December 19, 2025

Last week, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the American Music Fairness Act bill which proposes to adopt a new music royalty to be paid by over-the-air radio stations.  The royalty would be payable to SoundExchange for the public performance of sound recordings.  This means that the money collected would be paid to performing artists and record labels for the use of their recording of a song. 

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WEMU Celebrates 60 Years On-The-Air!

December 12, 2025

This past Monday (12/8), Eastern Michigan University’s WEMU-FM (Ypsilanti) officially celebrated its 60th Anniversary of Broadcasting. WEMU signed on the air on December 8, 1965 as a 10-watt station on 88.1 MHz to broadcast EMU sports to students. Since then the station has evolved into a community resource, serving well over 50,000 weekly listeners and available all over the globe via the WEMU mobile app. And, it still carries EMU sports.

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WLUC-TV Canathon Nets $125k for Food Pantries

December 12, 2025

Gray Media’s WLUC-TV (Marquette) has put the wraps on this year’s annual TV6 Canathon.  Since 1982, U.P. communities have donated canned goods and other nonperishable food items to the TV6 Canathon to help feed a hungry neighbor.  The effort took place November 3rd through 30th.

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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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Media Meetup Series: Grand Rapids

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
LCMS Ballpark, Grand Rapids

Build and create new relationships with other producers, on-air talent, and media leaders from West Michigan while enjoying a Whitecaps game. Make connections, exchange ideas, and grow your network in a relaxed and fun setting.

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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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Michigan Association of Broadcasters Launches
Comprehensive Industry Recruitment Campaign

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