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Traffic Director Spotlight: Erin Searles, MacDonald Broadcasting (Lansing)

March 28, 2025

Erin Searles does traffic for 101.7 WHZZ-FM, 1320 WILS-AM, 96.5 WQHH-FM, & 93.3 FM and 1180 WXLA-AM

MAB: What was your dream job as a kid?
Erin: To be a singer
MAB: If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
Erin: Play the cello

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Michigan Public Stateside Host April Baer to Receive National Gracie Award

March 28, 2025

Michigan Public (Ann Arbor) has been notified that April Baer, host of the station’s daily Stateside show, has been selected to receive a National Gracie Award as best local Public Media host (Radio – Non-Commercial Local). Established in 1975, the Gracie Awards are celebrating their 50th year of honoring excellence of women in media and are presented by The Alliance of Women in Media.

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WWTV/WWUP-TV Chief Meteorologist Michael Stevens Kicks Off “Beyond the Forecast”

March 28, 2025

910 Media Group’s WWTV/WWUP-TV (Cadillac/Sault Ste. Marie) has this week officially launched a new show, Beyond the Forecast. The show explores the science behind Northern Michigan’s unique weather patterns as the region transitions from winter’s chill to the emerging signs of spring.

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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.

 

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.

Michigan Broadcast Engineering Conference

February 25-26
JW Marriott, Grand Rapids

Join us for the Michigan Broadcast Engineering Conference, an unmissable opportunity for broadcast engineers to network, learn, and honor excellence in our field. This event brings together broadcasters, engineers, station managers, and industry partners for the iconic Beer and Bull networking reception—a chance to connect with peers and industry leaders. Attendees will dive into insightful sessions on the latest in broadcast engineering and innovation, culminating in the prestigious Carl E. Lee Engineering Excellence Award presentation. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate, collaborate, and elevate your broadcast engineering expertise!

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