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Five Broadcasters Nominated for Michigan Sports Hall of Fame

June 12, 2026

The Michigan Sports Hall of Fame has announced that five broadcasters have been put on the 2026 ballot for voting by the general public.  The Hall of Fame was established in 1954 to honor the athletes, coaches, contributors, and personalities who have made a great impact on the State of Michigan’s sports history and success.

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Former Northern Michigan Broadcaster Rick Stone Passes at 78

June 12, 2026

He owned and operated eight radio stations over the course of his 40-years radio career. His interest in broadcasting began with his favorite college summer job at WSPD radio in Toledo. He also did engineering for the U of M student radio and TV stations. In 1977, Rick formed Stone Broadcasting Co. and purchased his first radio station, WOXY in Oxford, Ohio.

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WBET Raises Record $198k for United Way in Annual Radiothon!

June 12, 2026

On May 21, Swick Broadcasting’s WBET-FM (Sturgis) held its 17th Annual Radiothon for the St. Joseph County United Way network of agencies.  The event, which aired from 6 a.m. to Midnight, raised $198,000, exceeding last year’s record of $183,000.

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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.

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Media Meetup Series: Grand Rapids

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
LCMS Ballpark, Grand Rapids

Build and create new relationships with other producers, on-air talent, and media leaders from West Michigan while enjoying a Whitecaps game. Make connections, exchange ideas, and grow your network in a relaxed and fun setting.

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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.

 

Michigan Association of Broadcasters Launches
Comprehensive Industry Recruitment Campaign

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