Skip to content
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

Michigan Association of Broadcasters

Moving Michigan Media Forward

Directory

Jobs

Events

EAS/FCC

Helping members serve their community, their clients and their employees through innovative services and programs.

MAB BROADCAST EXCELLENCE AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT SHOW
WINNERS AND FINALISTS IN WEIGHTED CATEGORIES UNVEILED

Full List of Winners and Finalists Here

News

Mark Croom

Michigan ABIP Program Field Notes: 2019 Inspections

January 17, 2020

By:  Mark Croom, Riverfront Communications, LLC It’s been a privilege to visit broadcast facilities around the state as the Alternate Broadcast Inspection Program representative for the Michigan Association of Broadcasters for the past two calendar…

Read More
Chris Ornelas

NAB Announces Executive Changes

January 17, 2020

NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith announced (1/16)  that NAB Chief Operating Officer Chris Ornelas will be departing the organization February 1 to become general counsel for Beasley Media Group, where he will oversee all…

Read More
New WNMU-TV cameras at the Barry Events Center and switch board at the Barry Events Center.

WNMU-TV Unveils New Sports Broadcasting Equipment

January 17, 2020

WNMU-TV (Marquette), in partnership with Northern Michigan University Athletics, is setting up new production equipment for producing NMU sports telecasts.  Equipment highlights include Sony broadcast cameras with 72-power Canon zoom optics and Ross video switching with…

Read More
Load More

MAB Member Benefit Spotlight

JeffSchmidt_337x190

How to Turn a Great Local Business into a Great Local Brand

On April 20th at 1 p.m. Eastern, MAB members have the opportunity to hear from Jeff Schmidt, Senior Vice President of Professional Development, Radio Advertising Bureau. In today’s complex marketing landscape it’s critical to become the local expert your client’s depend on. In this presentation we’ll share the best practices of the innovators that brought us to this point. You’ll also learn the rules of advertising and the 4-keys to advertising success. Happy and satisfied clients spend more, renew more often, and will continue to trust you as their partner in success.

Learn More
Studio

Broadcast Station Site Safety Assessments

Unfortunately, media outlets and personnel have become targets of violence and harassment.  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 and identify options for facility owners and operators to mitigate against relevant threats.

Learn More
Rack

Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program

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.

 

Learn More

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.

BEA Upcoming Events Graphic

Broadcast Excellence Awards

The Broadcast Excellence Awards recognize outstanding achievements in broadcasting by Michigan radio and television stations.  The red-carpet gala is Saturday, April 29 at Sound Board inside the MotorCity Casino Hotel beginning with a reception at 6 p.m. and the awards program starting at 7 p.m.

Learn More
Golf Scramble

MAB Foundation Golf Scramble Fundraiser

Support the future of Michigan broadcasting during an unFOREgettable day with the MAB Foundation. Proceeds directly benefit the 2023 MAB Foundation Scholarship Program.

Register Here

Upcoming Events

View Calendar
Scroll To Top