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Revitalize Revenue, Preserve Your Radio Stations’ Soul

April 4, 2025

Houston, We’ve Got a Problem: Radio isn’t dying—it’s facing a revenue challenge. As digital platforms expand their reach, many broadcasters have responded by gutting what makes radio special. This short-sighted strategy is like treating a broken arm with aspirin—addressing symptoms while ignoring the underlying fracture.

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Ice Storms Take Down Towers in Northern Michigan

April 4, 2025

Severe weather this past Sunday (3/30) across Michigan took dozens of broadcasters throughout the state, bringing down power lines and affecting broadcasters without backup power.  In two instances, ice build up brought down two broadcast towers in the northern part of the lower peninsula.

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Ryan Cole Named Assistant News Director at WJRT

April 4, 2025

Allen Media’s WJRT-TV (Flint) has announced the promotion of Ryan Cole to Assistant News Director of the station.  In a memo to station staff this past Tuesday (3/25), News Director Sean Mahon wrote: “I’m excited to share some fantastic news with you all—Ryan Cole has been promoted to Assistant News Director here at ABC-12!

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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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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.

Michigan Broadcast Engineering Conference

February 25-26
JW Marriott, Grand Rapids

Join us for the Michigan Broadcast Engineering Conference, an unmissable opportunity for broadcast engineers to network, learn, and honor excellence in our field. This event brings together broadcasters, engineers, station managers, and industry partners for the iconic Beer and Bull networking reception—a chance to connect with peers and industry leaders. Attendees will dive into insightful sessions on the latest in broadcast engineering and innovation, culminating in the prestigious Carl E. Lee Engineering Excellence Award presentation. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate, collaborate, and elevate your broadcast engineering expertise!

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