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2026 Michigan Student Broadcast Awards Finalists are Posted!

Find out if your work made the list!

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The 30th Annual Broadcast Excellence Awards are Open for Entries!

Enter your station's best work of 2025 by January 29, 2026

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FCC Broadcast Auction Ends. Here’s the Winners of Michigan Frequencies

August 6, 2021

The FCC’s Auction 109 of of 136 FM signals and 4 AM signals ended August 5 after eight days and 36 rounds of bidding with 97 of the potential licenses nationwide won. The auction brought…

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Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan Announces New PSA

August 6, 2021

Nationally Recognized Musicians Support Michigan Tribal Communities Highlighting the Need for Increased Vaccinations Among Young Adults An award winning group with more than 30 million plays on Spotify is lending their music to Michigan tribal…

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Happy Birthday to Ross Biederman!

August 6, 2021

By: Karole L. White President/CEO, Michigan Association of Broadcasters Happy Birthday to Ross Biederman of Midwestern Broadcasting. On Saturday, July 31, I was on-hand for the 80th birthday party for Ross Biederman, President of Midwestern…

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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.

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MAB Capitol Summit: Policy and the Local Press

A new, next-generation convening designed to strengthen relationships between Michigan broadcasters and state leaders, while delivering timely programming that helps stations prepare for the year ahead. The day blends small-group meetings with local lawmakersinsightful political and policy-focused sessions, and a legislative reception built for real conversation.

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