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Townsquare’s WVFN-AM Announces New Lineup

November 14, 2025

In the wake of last week’s announcement that news/talk WJIM-AM (Lansing) will be joining Audacy’s “97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network” on December 1, Townsquare Media has announced plans for relocating much of WJIM’s programming to sister station WVFN-AM on that same date.

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WDET Announces Return of Big Sonic Heaven

November 14, 2025

Wayne State University’s WDET-FM has announced that it is bringing Darren Revell’s “Big Sonic Heaven” back to the local market. The show previously aired in Detroit on 96.3 WPLT (now WDVD) from 1995 to 2003 and was later resurrected on Los Angeles radio from 2007-09.

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WLAV-FM (Grand Rapids) Refreshes Line-Up

November 7, 2025

The new schedule includes mornings with Michelle McKormick and Travis Gibbs. Jackie Green continues in middays. Afternoons will now feature Jordan Lass, coming over from sister WHTS-FM. Westwood One’s “Steve Gorman Rocks” remains in nights.

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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.

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MAB Annual Business Meeting, Policy Summit, and Evening of Excellence

September 1, 2026 | Amway Grand Plaza

The MAB Annual Business Meeting, Policy Summit, and Evening of Excellence bring Michigan broadcasters together to discuss the policy issues, regulatory developments, and industry challenges that impact local radio and television stations.

Upcoming Events

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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