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WGHN 2024 Coat Drive Collects Over 1,700 Coats!

December 13, 2024

WGHN-FM (Grand Haven) has announced the results of its 2024 Coat Drive, done in partnership with Plantenga’s Cleaners.  This year’s effort successfully collected and cleaned over 1,700 coats for those in need.  Thanks to the incredible generosity of local residents, the drive also gathered over 200 pairs of gloves, donated by the West Michigan Lakeshore Association of Realtors, and more than 100 hats.

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WITL Christmas Party Raises 7k+ for Ele’s Place

December 13, 2024

Townsquare Media’s WITL-FM (Lansing) held its annual listener Christmas party this past Tuesday, raising more than $7000 for Ele’s Place.  Ele’s Place is a nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to creating awareness of and support for grieving children, teens and their families.

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Hillsdale College Students Named Finalists for National Broadcasting Awards

December 13, 2024

Hillsdale College has announced that it has finalists in eight categories for the annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems Awards. First-place winners will be announced on March 8 in New York City. “I’m very proud of our WRFH students for their effort,” said Scot Bertram, general manager of WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM.

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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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