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Free Beer & Hot Wings raises nearly $130K for Kids’ Food Basket

August 9, 2024

This past Thursday (8/8), Townsquare Media’s WGRD-FM (Grand Rapids) morning show “Free Beer and Hot Wings” held a 12-hour commercial-free “Fill the Basket” radiothon to raise money for the nonprofit Kids Food Basket, which serves Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon and Allegan counties.

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CMU 2024 Media Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

August 9, 2024

This year’s Media Hall of Fame inductees honor alumni who spent their careers working in newspapers, television, public relations and higher education. Many of these names are well-known to those in the Michigan broadcasting community.

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Michigan-Based Newsnet Ceases Operations

August 9, 2024

The MAB was sad to learn that last Friday (8/2), Cadillac and Farmington Hills-based NEWSnet and sister network SportsNews Highlights discontinued operations, affecting 80 employees.  Crain’s Detroit reported that owner Bridge News LLC said the networks were shut down permanently.

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MAB Member Benefit Spotlight

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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.

2025 MAB Summer Leadership Conference

August 12, 2025
Park Place Hotel, Traverse City

Join the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and the MAB Foundation, alongside station executives, leadership teams, and industry changemakers, for the can’t-miss 2025 Summer Leadership Conference.

This premier event features the MAB Annual Business Meeting, leadership sessions led by industry experts, and the Evening of Excellence where we honor broadcasting’s best.

Reconnect with colleagues, gain fresh insights, and celebrate the future of Michigan broadcasting, all at the beautiful Park Place Hotel in Traverse City. We can’t wait to see you there!

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