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WLNS Wraps Up 2024 Operation Backpack

August 16, 2024

Nexstar Media’s WLNS-TV (Lansing) has wrapped up their 2024 Operation Backpack campaign.  The station partnered with Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties and Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale Counties to collect school supplies for local children, including foster children, adopted children, refugees, and others who may need assistance.

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WHLS Raises $2500+ For Blue Water Area Humane Society

August 16, 2024

On August 15, Liggett Communication’s WHLS-AM/FM (Port Huron) partnered with the Blue Water Area Humane Society for the third year of “Rockin’ the Rescue,” a day-long fundraising and awareness event.

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Shawnte Passmore Joins WDIV-TV

August 16, 2024

Graham Media’s WDIV-TV (Detroit) has announced that Shawnte Passmore has joined the station as a reporter.  Passmore comes to the station after a nearly 2-year stint as a journalist at KOVR-TV in Sacramento, California. 

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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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