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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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Northern Michigan Broadcaster Dave Fortin Passes

July 30, 2021

Veteran northern Michigan reporter/anchor Dave Fortin has passed away.  Fortin died July 21 at age 81. Fortin was on the television screen for over five decades.  His career started at WPBN/WTOM-TV (Traverse City) in 1963…

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Ellen Bacca

Ellen Bacca Named Chief Meteorologist at WOOD-TV

July 30, 2021

Nexstar’s WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids) has announced that Ellen Bacca has been named Chief Meteorologist for the station.  Bacca is the first female Chief Meteorologist in West Michigan. She succeeds Bill Steffen, who celebrates the start…

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Senator Carl Levin and MAB President/CEO Karol White.

Carl Levin: 1934 – 2021

July 30, 2021

Former Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.), a 36-year veteran of the Senate has died at the age of 87. The Levin Center at Wayne State University announced the late senator’s death Thursday evening, calling him “a…

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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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