2024 MAB Summer Leadership Conference and 75th Anniversary Celebration
August 12, 2024
- MAB/MAB Foundation Board Meetings
August 13, 2024
- MAB's 75th Annual Business Meeting
- Leadership Conference Sessions
- Awards Reception
- Lifetime Achievement Awards Banquet
August 13th Schedule
(subject to change)
10:30 am - 11:30 am
75th Annual Business Meeting
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch on the Lawn
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Leadership Conference Sessions
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Awards Reception
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Awards Banquet and 75th Anniversary Celebration
10:00 - 11:30 pm
Afterglow
Hotel Information
The MAB's room block at the Grand Hotel is closed. If you still need a room, please consider the several other hotels on the island and mainland.
Ferry Information
Shepler's Ferry is the conference's preferred ferry vendor. For those that would like to purchase their tickets in advance, please use the promotion code BROADCASTERS (case sensitive). Tickets purchased in advance are $26 roundtrip. For those wishing to purchase their ferry tickets in person, please reference the group name "Broadcasters" at the ticket window. Tickets purchased in person are $27 roundtrip.
Leadership Conference Sessions
Regulatory Update
MAB's Legal Counsel David Oxenford will discuss FCC, copyright, advertising and other legal issues of importance to radio and television broadcasters in Michigan.
David Oxenford, Partner, Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP
Broadcasting Industry Update & Advocacy Insights: Navigating the Future
National Association of Broadcasters' (NAB) Shawn Donilon will provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of the broadcasting industry and highlight key trends, challenges, and opportunities. Donilon will delve into crucial advocacy efforts from the NAB and discuss how policies and regulations are shaping the industry.
Shawn Donilon, Executive Vice President, Government Relations, National Association of Broadcasters
AI for Broadcasters: Transforming the Future of Media
This session will dive into a quick history and the latest advancements in artificial intelligence technology and its transformative impact on the broadcasting industry. Learn how AI is revolutionizing content creation and enhancing operational efficiencies by changing workflow in all departments and how it can personalize audience engagement. AI expert Chris Brunt will offer practical demonstrations and showcase real-world applications of AI in broadcasting.
Chris Brunt, Director of AI, Digital, & Revenue, Jacobs Media
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