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Emily Wilkins Elected 117th National Press Club President
On December 1, Emily Wilkins, Michigan State University alum and Washington correspondent at CNBC, was elected as the 117th president of the National Press Club, pledging to continue the Club’s fight for journalists who are unjustly held in the United States and around the world.
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How Were My Airchecks?
When was the last time you had an aircheck session with your talent? In today’s radio world, with all the time demands on the PD, it’s easy to skip these meetings. So, let’s make today the day to schedule a session with your talent, and please, take these tips into the meeting.
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Jim “JJ” Johnson Hangs Up His Headphones
On December 1, Broadcast veteran and host of WOMC’s “JJ and JoAnne Morning Show” said goodbye and officially retired after 52 years in Detroit radio. Johnson started his career on 104.3, then known as WEXL, but rose to fame in Detroit as a morning show host on WWWW-FM and then as a longtime morning host on “JJ and The Morning Crew,” first on Detroit’s WRIF, followed by WLLZ-FM and WCSX-FM.
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MAB Member Benefit Spotlight
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!
