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Top of the News:
* SBE Releases EAS 2019 National Periodic Test Final Checklist
* Another Warning Letter on CBD Promotional Copy - and Some Ideas on Timing of Government Clarity on Rules on Legal Hemp Products
* FCC Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Improvement Proposal Submitted by Broadcasters
* 25 Years of Bayview Races make WPHM's Dennis Stuckey an 'Old Goat'
* Detroit Public Television Receives 2019 Governor's Service Award
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#MABsummer starts Monday!
Online registration is now closed. You may register onsite, but meals are not guaranteed.
Can't make it to the full Summer Conference?
Feel free to come and hang out with your
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7:30 p.m. on August 5! (Cash Bar)
We look forward to seeing you in Grand Rapids!
Thank YOU
to our wonderful #MABsummer Sponsors! We appreciate your support and dedication!
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 SBE Releases EAS 2019 National Periodic Test Final Checklist
As the 2019 National EAS Test, commonly called the National Periodic Test (NPT), approaches, there are several steps broadcasters should take to ensure they are prepared on August 7.
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Another Warning Letter on CBD Promotional Copy - and Some Ideas on Timing of Government Clarity on Rules on Legal Hemp Products
By: David Oxenford
Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
CBD has been a hot topic for media companies - trying to decipher what products are legal and which can be advertised. We have written a number of articles on CBD, hemp and other cannabis advertising issues... Some recent government correspondence indicates that clarity on the legality of CBD production may be coming soon, but that any resolution about the health claims that can be made about CBD products and their use in food and drugs may still be years away.
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State/Legislative Update
Lawsuit Filed to Challenge Redistricting Commission
A lawsuit filed on Tuesday in U.S. District Court charged that commission created violates the First and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and must be invalidated, according to a report in Gongwer.
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Federal/Regulatory Update
FCC Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Improvement Proposal Submitted by Broadcasters
A coalition of 82 broadcasters is asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to streamline certain Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) rules to reduce what they call "burdensome paperwork" and create a more equitable playing field.
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NAB Urges FCC to Take Proposed C-Band Alliance Solution
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is backing a proposal to allow mobile services to tap into C-band spectrum currently used by radio and TV stations that would carve off a portion of what the wireless companies want and leave some spectrum for current users, according to a report in InsideRadio.
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2019 NAB Congressional PSAs - Now Available
Since 1985, NAB has hosted the Congressional PSA program in off-election years, inviting members of Congress and their families to appear in up to two 30-second television and radio PSAs.
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 25 Years of Bayview Races make WPHM's Dennis Stuckey an 'Old Goat'
Veteran Port Huron Sportscaster Dennis Stuckey reached "Old Goat" status this July by covering his 25th Bells Beer Bayview Mackinac Sailboat Race. Those who sail in the annual Port Huron to Mackinac yacht race for a quarter-century earn the prestigious title of "Old Goat" from the Bayview Yacht Club in Detroit.
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Department of Justice Approves Nexstar Acquisition of Tribune
The Department of Justice has given its thumbs up to Nexstar Media Group's acquisition of Tribune Media on the condition that it move ahead with the spin offs of stations in 13 markets where it would have overlapping stations. The FCC has yet to approve the deal.
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mediaBrew Closes on Acquisition of Marquette Stations
mediaBrew Communications, led by veteran radio executive Chuck Williams, has closed on the purchase of seven radio outlets and translators from Great Lakes Radio in Marquette. The announcement was made July 31.
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 iHeartMedia Detroit Crew Cycles for Make-A-Wish Foundation
This past Thursday through Saturday, iHeartMedia (Detroit) SVP/Programming and WKQI-FM Program Director Tony Travatto, Mojo In The Morning VP of Digital Impact Joey "Radio" Namou, Oakland County Sheriff's Deputy Joe Ashley and iHeartMedia (Detroit) Account Executive Hassan Fawaz biked 300 miles, 100 miles a day, from Traverse City to Marshall in the single largest fundraising event for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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Detroit Public Television Receives 2019 Governor's Service Award
On July 26, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Detroit Public TV (DPTV) as the winner of a 2019 Governor's Service Award as an Education Service Leader for its work in early childhood education, providing parents, educators and other caregivers with the skills and resources they need to prepare children for school and life
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 StoryCorps to Begin Recording Interviews with Residents of Flint on August 6
StoryCorps, a renowned nonprofit organization celebrating the stories of everyday Americans, will record interviews in Flint from August 6 to September 6 as part of its cross-country MobileBooth tour.
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Meet Your MAB Staff Member of the Week: Ann Walters
Ann began at the MAB in 1999 as the Executive Assistant to President Karole White. As well as her executive assistant duties, she now also manages the MAB office and oversees all its properties, assists with membership and serves as the coordinator for the Michigan Association of Public Broadcasters Board of Directors. She also manages the MAB alternative broadcast inspection program. Ann received her Associates Degree from Yuba College in California in business management. Her interests include camping, kayaking, attending Detroit Tigers baseball games and baking with her two adorable granddaughters.
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Mark You Calendars!
SBE Ennes Workshop
November 8, 2019
Lansing Community College
More information coming soon!
Sessions will include:
"Spurs - Your Fault or Not?"
Sean Edwards, Shively Labs
Practical Cybersecurity for the Broadcast Station
Wayne Pecena
Here Comes Ethernet AVB!
Ron Tellas, Belden
Case Histories in Lightning Protection and Grounding,
Jeff Welton, Nautel
Workbench Tips,
John Bisset, Telos Alliance
And more!!!
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We Want to Hear from You ...
The Broadcast Excellence Awards
will be here before you know it!
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The MAB Foundation is hosting a JOB FAIR!
Let us help you fulfill your hiring needs!
Tuesday, September 17 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Oakland County Michigan Works! Pontiac
1850 N. Perry St., Pontiac, MI 48340
(Stations: Register
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ARE YOU HIRING?
WILL YOU BE HIRING?
WHAT DOES THE
FUTURE LOOK LIKE?
CAN THE MABF HELP YOU?
We Want to Hear from You!
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August 15, 2019 | 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.
with David Oxenford, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
With the public file online, broadcaster's activities will no doubt be subject to scrutiny. What should you be doing to prepare for your license renewal filing? Join David Oxenford for a discussion of some of the issues you should be considering in connection with the upcoming license renewal cycle.
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August 15, 2019 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
"Transmitters Aren't Supposed to Be Exciting...But Saving Money Is!"
with Don Backus, Rohde & Schwarz
Your transmitter plant isn't supposed to be exciting - it's just supposed to run 24/7/365. In fact, excitement at the transmitter site is almost always a very bad thing...unless that excitement is a reduced electric power bill. Now, that's exciting!What if your transmitter could reduce your operational costs by bringing new technology and design into the mix, by paying for itself, or even becoming a profit center, all on its own? It can, and it's not voodoo or science fiction...it's where great engineering and financial management meet, where an expense item becomes a revenue center - and that's actually exciting!
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For Radio, Should Podcast Production Happen at the Corporate or Station Level?
By: Seth Resler
Jacobs Media Strategies
Over the last several years, the radio industry's approach to podcasting has changed. Several years ago, a lot of podcasts were started by on-air talent looking for additional creative outlets beyond their regular shows. Often, they would launch their podcasts without anybody from the programming department knowing or caring, let alone anybody from the sales side of the building.
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August 7 | 2:20 p.m.
National EAS Test
August 15 | 11:30 a.m.
Webinar: "License Renewal" (Learn More)
August 15 | 1 p.m.
Webinar: "Transmitters Aren't Supposed to Be Exciting...But Saving Money Is!" (Learn More)
September 17
MABF Job Fair at Oakland County Michigan Works!
(Register Your Station)
October 23
MABF Media Career Fair at Grand Valley State University Eberhard Center
(Register Your Station)
November 8
SBE Ennes Workshop
November 8
MABF Media Career Fair at Lansing Community College - West Campus (Register Your Station)
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WJMN-TV
(Marquette)
Posted: July 31, 2019
Major Gifts Officer
WGVU Public Media
(Grand Rapids)
Posted: July 31, 2019
Videographer/
Multimedia Journalist
WLUC-TV
(Negaunee)
Posted: July 30, 2019
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