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News
Lauren Kostiuk Joins Reporting Team at WDIV-TV
WDIV-TV (Detroit) (Local 4) has announced that Detroit-area native Lauren Kostiuk has joined its news team. The alum of Shelby Township’s Eisenhower High School and Columbia College Chicago has been with the station since April.
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Local Broadcast Ownership Rules – How Could Ownership Deregulation Play Out?
In many of the comments filed by broadcasters and their representatives in the FCC’s “Delete, Delete, Delete” docket, high on the list of rules suggested for deletion were the local broadcast ownership restrictions. Changes in these rules were also a subject high on the discussion list in Las Vegas at the recent NAB Convention.
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Tina Martin Retires from Midwestern Broadcasting After 23+ Years
Midwestern Broadcasting Company (Traverse City) has shared the news that Traffic Director Tina Martin is retiring from the company after 23+ years of service. Martin most recently was at the company’s Alpena stations (WZTK-FM/WATZ-FM/WRGZ-FM). Martin spent her entire adulthood in Radio Traffic, starting in high school with Traverse City’s WLDR-FM.
Read MoreMichigan Association of Broadcasters Launches
Comprehensive Industry Recruitment Campaign
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MAB Member Benefit Spotlight
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.
Third Thursday Sessions: Leading Through Chaos
Thursday, February 19, 2026
1:00 p.m. EST
Explore what effective leadership looks like during times of uncertainty and constant change. Learn strategies to unify teams, raise the leadership bar, and communicate in ways that empower and motivate others, even in challenging circumstances. Gain practical tools to set and achieve meaningful goals, build a stronger culture, and help your team perform at a higher level, no matter what pressures you face.
