2026 Michigan Student Broadcast Awards Finalists are Posted!
Find out if your work made the list!
News
Former WNMU-TV GM Eric Smith Joins Local School Board
The Marquette Area Public Schools Board of Education has selected a new member. On Monday (2/17), the board chose Eric Smith, former general manager of WNMU-FM and TV.
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Copyright Office Commences an Inquiry into the Proliferation of Performing Rights Organizations – Looking at the Complexity of Licensing Musical Works in the United States
In the United States, performing rights in musical compositions (or “musical works” as the Copyright Act refers to them – the words and music of a song) are generally licensed by a “performing rights organization” or a “PRO.” The U.S., unlike most countries where there is a single organization that collects these royalites, has multiple such organizations.
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Traffic Director Spotlight: Amy McCormick (Many Michigan Stations)
Amy McCormick does traffic for WFXD, WKQS, WRUP, WQXO & WGHN.
MAB: What was your dream job as a kid?
Amy: I wanted to be a nurse when I was young!MAB: If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
Amy: I would love to be able to draw and tattoo 🙂
MAB: What is your favorite candy or treat?
Amy: Peanut M&Ms
Michigan 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.
