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The Hill: Republican John James Announces Congressional Bid

February 4, 2022

Michigan Republican John James on Monday (1/31) announced a bid to represent the state in the U.S. House. The Hill reports that James, who ran unsuccessful Senate campaigns in 2018 and 2020, is vying to…

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FCC Follow Up to Stations that Did Not File Biennial Ownership Reports Last December – Fines to Follow?

February 4, 2022

By: David Oxenford, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP The FCC sent out a flurry of reminders to broadcasters who did not file their Biennial Ownership Reports by the December 1, 2021 deadline. As we wrote in our…

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Streaming High School Sports: MAB’s Sam Klemet Chats with Josh Trust, COO of Heritage Broadcasting

January 28, 2022

Michigan broadcasters can now stream high school sports after the MHSAA changed its policy due to the efforts of the MAB and our members. Josh Trust, COO of Heritage Broadcasting in Traverse City, was instrumental…

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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.

 

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.

Closing Broadcasting's Canyon: Bringing Managers and Gen Z Together

October 16, 2025, 1:00 pm EST

Mark your calendars to spend “Third Thursdays with the MAB” each month!

Broadcasting has a silent, but threatening issue occurring across the industry.  It is creating a deepening canyon within staff throughout this wonderful business.  We are blessed with an incredible number of veterans, but they are struggling to grow new employees into productive, long term broadcasters.  This divide is a problem and it is important that leadership begins to take action.

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