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Michigan Learning Channel Honored by State’s Top School Administrators

June 4, 2021

MAISA, the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators, has named Detroit Public Television the winner of its 2021 MAISA Education Fellows Award for the station’s work to create and launch the Michigan Learning Channel (MLC).…

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Tom Shannon, Gone at 82

June 4, 2021

By Art Vuolo, Jr. We’re not sure if there are enough radio DJ’s to fill the shoes of all of the great names who we are losing. Now, we have to say farewell to Buffalo’s…

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Low Power FM Back In Front of FCC – Another Proposal to Raise Power and Word of a New Filing Window

June 4, 2021

By: David Oxenford, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP Low Power FM is back in the news this week.  As we noted a week ago in our summary of FCC regulatory actions, a Petition for Rulemaking has been filed by REC Networks asking…

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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

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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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