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Mid-West Family Flips WQYQ to WSBT Simulcast
RadioInsight reports that Mid-West Family Broadcasting has expanded the programming of Sports WSBT-AM/W241AD (South Bend) to WQYQ- South Bend IN to WQYQ-AM/W291DK (Benton Harbor). The switch took place yesterday, February 20.
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Former WNMU-TV GM Eric Smith Joins Local School Board
The Marquette Area Public Schools Board of Education has selected a new member. On Monday (2/17), the board chose Eric Smith, former general manager of WNMU-FM and TV.
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Copyright Office Commences an Inquiry into the Proliferation of Performing Rights Organizations – Looking at the Complexity of Licensing Musical Works in the United States
In the United States, performing rights in musical compositions (or “musical works” as the Copyright Act refers to them – the words and music of a song) are generally licensed by a “performing rights organization” or a “PRO.” The U.S., unlike most countries where there is a single organization that collects these royalites, has multiple such organizations.
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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!
