2026 Michigan Student Broadcast Awards Finalists are Posted!
Find out if your work made the list!
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Traffic Director Spotlight: Erin Searles, MacDonald Broadcasting (Lansing)
Erin Searles does traffic for 101.7 WHZZ-FM, 1320 WILS-AM, 96.5 WQHH-FM, & 93.3 FM and 1180 WXLA-AM
MAB: What was your dream job as a kid?
Erin: To be a singer
MAB: If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
Erin: Play the cello
Michigan Public Stateside Host April Baer to Receive National Gracie Award
Michigan Public (Ann Arbor) has been notified that April Baer, host of the station’s daily Stateside show, has been selected to receive a National Gracie Award as best local Public Media host (Radio – Non-Commercial Local). Established in 1975, the Gracie Awards are celebrating their 50th year of honoring excellence of women in media and are presented by The Alliance of Women in Media.
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WWTV/WWUP-TV Chief Meteorologist Michael Stevens Kicks Off “Beyond the Forecast”
910 Media Group’s WWTV/WWUP-TV (Cadillac/Sault Ste. Marie) has this week officially launched a new show, Beyond the Forecast. The show explores the science behind Northern Michigan’s unique weather patterns as the region transitions from winter’s chill to the emerging signs of spring.
Read MoreMichigan Association of Broadcasters Launches
Comprehensive Industry Recruitment Campaign
More at BeThereMichigan.com
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.
Leading Change: The Pros & Cons of AI in Recruiting
Thursday, March 19, 2026
1:00 p.m. EST
Explore how Artificial Intelligence is changing the way broadcasters recruit and retain talent, from candidate sourcing to screening and onboarding. Learn where AI-driven tools can save time, improve quality-of-hire, and reduce manual workload, as well as where caution is required around bias, compliance, and evaluating human skills. Gain practical guidance to help you use AI thoughtfully in hiring, balancing efficiency with fairness, culture, and the realities of building strong teams in today’s workplace.
