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2026 Michigan Student Broadcast Awards Finalists are Posted!

Find out if your work made the list!

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The 30th Annual Broadcast Excellence Awards are Open for Entries!

Enter your station's best work of 2025 by January 29, 2026

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House Passed Bill to Prevent FOIA Suspension by Executive Order Moves to Senate Floor

May 21, 2021

Members of the Senate Oversight Committee on Tuesday recommended the full Senate approve a House bill that would prohibit the suspension of Freedom of Information Act requests through an executive order in many cases, according…

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NAB Voices Opposition Against Proposed FCC Radio Rate Hikes

May 21, 2021

The National Association of Broadcasters is quickly pushing back against a proposal by the Federal Communications Commission to raise the annual regulatory fees on radio stations by an average of eight percent, according to a…

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Flint’s WOWE Flips To Urban Format

May 21, 2021

WOWE-FM (Vassar-Flint) has flipped formats from R&B to a Hip Hop Urban format (as “98.9 The Beat”) under the new LMA to Edwards Media LLC.  The station is owned by Praestantia Broadcasting, Inc., which is…

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Michigan Association of Broadcasters Launches
Comprehensive Industry Recruitment Campaign

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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.

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MAB Capitol Summit: Policy and the Local Press

A new, next-generation convening designed to strengthen relationships between Michigan broadcasters and state leaders, while delivering timely programming that helps stations prepare for the year ahead. The day blends small-group meetings with local lawmakersinsightful political and policy-focused sessions, and a legislative reception built for real conversation.

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