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WTCM’s Ron Jolly & Colleen Wares McClelland Announce Retirement

January 23, 2026

WTCM-AM (Traverse City) morning personalities Ron Jolly and Colleen Wares McClelland, hosts of the Ron Jolly Show have announced that they are retiring from the station after their last show on April 10.

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Detroit PBS Names Community, Academic and Business Leaders to Board of Trustees

January 23, 2026

Detroit PBS has elected three new members to its Board of Trustees: Richard Glover, enterprise risk professional at Kelly Services; Fatima Salman, ENGAGE program manager at the University of Michigan School of Social Work; and Megan Spanitz, chief operating officer and chief strategy officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber.

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Matt Scarano Named Vice President and Market Manager of Beasley Media Group Detroit

January 16, 2026

Beasley Media Group announced Wednesday (1/14) that Matt Scarano has been named Vice President and Market Manager of Beasley Media Group Detroit. He began his new position concurrent with the announcement.

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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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News Directors Summit

November 17, 2026 | R.E. Olds Transportation Museum

Michigan’s broadcast news leaders are coming together for an afternoon of fresh ideas, candid conversation and valuable connections. Join us November 17 at the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum in Lansing for the MAB News Directors Summit, designed specifically for radio and television news directors to share what’s working, tackle common challenges and learn from one another as they navigate the rapidly changing world of local news.

1:00 - 4:00 pm News Directors Summit

4:00 - 5:30 pm "News & Brews" Reception

Upcoming Events

MAB Member Benefit Spotlight

Lunch Sponsor

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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