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WYCD Scores Two Nominations in ACM Radio Awards

January 28, 2022

The Academy of Country Music® announced this past Monday (1/24) Radio Awards nominees for the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards™, including a double nomination for Audacy’s WYCD-FM (Detroit).  WYCD was nominated for Major Market…

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CBS Affiliate Swap in The U.P.

January 28, 2022

On January 20, Nexstar Media Group’s WJMN-TV (Escanaba) announced that effective January 21, the station will no longer be affiliated with the CBS Network.  In a story on its website, the station said it will…

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WFQX Adds Three New Subchannels

January 28, 2022

Cadillac Telecasting’s WFQX-TV (Cadillac), which is operated by Heritage Broadcasting Group (WWTV/WWUP-TV) through a shared services agreement, has announced that it has added three new subchannels to its roster.  WFQX, a dual Fox/CW affiliate, has…

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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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