Battle Creek Property Owner Warned About Pirate Radio Operation
In a public release dated September 8, the Federal Communications Commission announced that its Chicago Office’s Enforcement Bureau is investigating a complaint about an unlicensed FM broadcast station operating on frequency 89.1 MHz in Battle Creek.
Read MoreWhitmer Appoints Acting Executive Director to Cannabis Regulatory Agency
Governor Gretchen Whitmer on September 15 announced the appointment of Brian Hanna as acting executive director of the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA). Effective September 19, Hanna will join the CRA, bringing extensive experience to fill this vital role within the Whitmer-Gilchrist Administration.
Read MorePitchfest ’22 a Success!
On September 13, 2022 your MAB held the first PitchFest ’22 for member stations and advertising agencies to network in a speed networking virtual environment. Over 25 members signed up for the event representing 80 stations across the state. The event was co-hosted by the American Advertising Federation of Lansing. Each station could upload video links, coverage maps, calendars and a bio for
their station(s).
How To Conduct A Usability Test For Your Radio Station’s Website
I am a huge fan of website usability tests. They show you how real people actually interact with your website. I have conducted dozens of usability tests, and every time, we discover very simple tweaks that can make a huge difference in how a website performs. Best of all, usability tests are easy to perform and very inexpensive.
Read MoreSenator Rand Paul Introduces Bill to Repeal Broadcast Ownership Limits and Allow Joint Negotiations with Big Tech Companies
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul has introduced a bill to repeal all broadcast ownership limitations including the radio and television local ownership rules. As we have noted before, the FCC is currently considering changes to the radio ownership rules.
Read More(Register Today) Free Poynter Webinar: Covering Political Extremism in the Public Square
Poynter and PolitiFact are hosting a daylong, free online seminar called “Covering Political Extremism in the Public Square.” The training is from 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, September 20. Registration is open through September 16.
Read MoreNAB Announces Media Sales Academy
Back to News NAB Announces Media Sales Academy September 16, 2022 The NAB Foundation has announced that applications are now being accepted for the Media Sales Academy, a free six-month fellowship program that will provide participants with the tools and resources necessary to kickstart their career at any radio or television station. “There is more…
Read MoreSpecs Howard Dies at 96
Back to News Specs Howard Dies at 96 September 9, 2022 Specs Howard Specs Howard, the founder of Specs Howard School of Media Arts in Southfield passed away September 3 at age 96. “I am heartbroken to let you know that in the early hours this morning, Saturday, September 3, 2022, my father Specs Howard…
Read MoreThree Hillsdale College Students Finalists in College Broadcasters Awards
Back to News Three Hillsdale College Students Finalists in College Broadcasters Awards September 9, 2022 On August 26, three Hillsdale College students who work at the school’s radio station (WRFH-LP aka Radio Free Hillsdale) placed as radio finalists for the national College Broadcasters Inc. Awards. In a post appearing on the hillsdalecollegian.com, WRFH General Manager…
Read MoreWhiting Appointed Faculty Advisor for MSU Telecasters
Back to News Whiting Appointed Faculty Advisor for MSU Telecasters September 9, 2022 Jon Whiting Michigan State University School of Journalism (J-School) Professor Jon Whiting will be taking on the lead role of faculty advisor for MSU Telecasters. Whiting will be the third advisor for MSU Telecasters since 1982. MSU Telecasters has served as a…
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