On February 15, MAB President/CEO Sam Klemet joined the Society of Professionals Journalists Detroit Chapter in a discussion about the importance of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and what can be done in Michigan to improve transparency.
Congratulations to WNEM-TV (Flint/Saginaw) Vice President and General Manager (and MAB Board Member) Ken Frierson who recently celebrated his 13 year anniversary with the station.
There are normally a host of regulatory obligations at the beginning of February, but because of technical issues with the FCC’s online public file and LMS systems, many February 1 dates, as well as some January regulatory deadlines, have been extended to late February.
It’s been nearly impossible to escape the grief permeating throughout the state in the wake of the tragic shooting at Michigan State University this week.
Midwestern Broadcasting has announced that former State Representative Jack O’Malley has returned to radio, joining the company’s WATZ-FM and WZTK-FM in Alpena at Director of Operations.
Michigan Radio has announced the next event in its Speaker Series with ‘An Evening with “Hidden Brain” Host/Creator Shankar Vedamtam, The event will be presented virtually on March 8 tat 7:00 p.m. with All Things Considered Host Rebecca Kruth moderating.
RadioInsight reports that Northern Michigan air talent Sean ‘Finster’ Finnegan has been reunited with former morning partner Steve ‘Omelette’ Normandin at Midwestern Broadcasting’s WKLT-FM (Traverse City) and its simulcast sister stations.
Your MAB has learned that the FCC recently issued a new, 2023 edition of its EAS Operating Handbook. As noted in the FCC EAS rule Part 11.15: “A copy of the Handbook must be located at normal duty positions or EAS equipment locations when an operator is required to be on duty and be immediately available to staff responsible for authenticating messages and initiating actions.”
Given the tragic events at Michigan State University this week, the MAB and MHAM are hosting a special session for journalists to learn about the services available to them as they cover the pain, loss, and healing of the Spartan Community. Join the MAB and MHAM on Monday, February 20.
On Wednesday, February 8, Claire Corr, Events and Member Relations Manager, shared her story of reinvention with the National Association of Career Women Lansing Chapter.