News
Supreme Court Delivers What Appears to be the Final Word on LUC for Political Parties and Joint Fundraising Committees Before the November Election – But Is a Constitutional Challenge to LUC the Next Battle?
The question of whether ads from political parties and joint fundraising committees, when authorized by federal candidates, receive Lowest Unit Charge (LUC) from broadcasters and local cable systems has been a contentious one since early in this election year.
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Michelle McKormick Returns to Mornings in West Michigan
Veteran West Michigan radio personality Michelle McKormick is returning to morning radio as the new host on iHeartMedia’s WBFX-FM/101.3 Big-FM (Grand Rapids) and WMRR-FM (Muskegon Heights). She will debut this Monday, October 19.
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Art Vuolo Exhibit Coming to Museum of Broadcast Communications
The Michigan native, known as “Radio’s Best Friend” has spent more than five decades documenting and preserving the voices, personalities, stations and moments that shaped the medium. The exhibit will showcase selections from his remarkable archive and celebrate the importance of preserving radio’s history for generations to come.
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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.
News Directors Summit
November 17, 2026 | R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
Michigan’s broadcast news leaders are coming together for an afternoon of fresh ideas, candid conversation and valuable connections. Join us November 17 at the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum in Lansing for the MAB News Directors Summit, designed specifically for radio and television news directors to share what’s working, tackle common challenges and learn from one another as they navigate the rapidly changing world of local news.
1:00 - 4:00 pm News Directors Summit
4:00 - 5:30 pm "News & Brews" Reception
MAB Member Benefit Spotlight
