New EAS Handbook Available/Form One Filing Deadline Approaching
Your MAB has learned that the FCC recently issued a new, 2023 edition of its EAS Operating Handbook. As noted in the FCC EAS rule Part 11.15: “A copy of the Handbook must be located at normal duty positions or EAS equipment locations when an operator is required to be on duty and be immediately available to staff responsible for authenticating messages and initiating actions.”
Read MoreThe MAB and MHAM Continue to Offer Support & Resources to Journalists/Broadcasters in Need
Given the tragic events at Michigan State University this week, the MAB and MHAM are hosting a special session for journalists to learn about the services available to them as they cover the pain, loss, and healing of the Spartan Community. Join the MAB and MHAM on Monday, February 20.
Read MoreCongrats to MAB’s Claire Corr
On Wednesday, February 8, Claire Corr, Events and Member Relations Manager, shared her story of reinvention with the National Association of Career Women Lansing Chapter.
Read MoreWWJ’s 20th Winter Survival Radiothon Raises $347,660 in Heating Assistance
“Today, we are raising money for THAW, the Heat and Warmth Fund,” WWJ Newsradio 950 news director Rob Davidek said. “It’s the 20th annual WWJ Winter Survival Radiothon for THAW. We’ve been doing it 20 years, raising money, really for kids, for families, for seniors. THAW is a great organization. They’ve been around for 38 years.”
Read MoreLegendary Grand Rapids Air Personality Aris Hampers Dies
Veteran Grand Rapids rock radio personality Aris Hampers passed away February 5 at age 73. Hampers spent nearly 40 years in the format and is best known for his time at WLAV-FM, which he helped launch, in the 1970s.
Read MoreMAB Board Member Robin Kinnie 2023 Women of Excellence Honoree
The Michigan Chronicle has announced its list of 2023 Women of Excellence Nominees. Among the nominees this year is Robin Kinnie, President and CEO of Motor City Women Studios/Audio Engineers of Detroit.
Read MoreMichigan Journalism Hall of Fame to Induct Six Members
WLNS-TV (Lansing) anchor Sheri Jones is one of six inductees into the 2023 class of the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame.
Read MoreNAB Hails Introduction of Resolution Opposing New Performance Fee on Local Radio
Sponsors of the resolution include Michigan Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-6), Bill Huizenga (R-4), John Moolenaar (R-2) and Tim Walberg (R-5).
Read MoreWDIV-TV Launches “Help Desk”
The customer service portal allows users to message the WDIV newsroom with questions, search a growing knowledge base of community information, and even interact with the WDIV newsroom in real time through live chats.
Read MoreWQON Announces New Morning Show
Blarney Stone Broadcasting (Grayling) has announced that Chad Patterson, actor, comedian, playwright, stage director, educator and the broadcast voice of Grayling High School sports, is bringing his talent to morning-drive radio with a new show on WQON (Q100).
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