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Top of the News:
* FCC Chairman Headlines 'Grand' Line-up of MAB Summer Conference Speakers
* Attn GMs & Engineers: ATSC 3.0 Summit June 27-28
* FCC Considers Eliminating Broadcast License Posting Requirements
* Former WJBK TV 2 reporter, anchor Joe Weaver Passes
* Longtime Michigan DJ Bob Steel Passes
* WSDP Student DJ Featured on WDIV-TV's '4Frenzy Spotlight!'
* Delta's WDCQ-TV Premieres Vietnam War Documentary
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FCC Chairman Headlines 'Grand' Line-up of MAB Summer Conference Speakers
Don't be left on the mainland this summer. Register now to attend the MAB's August 13 and 14 Summer Conference on Mackinac Island. You don't want to miss out on hearing from our growing list of influential industry leaders set to speak at this summer's keynote broadcast event. Scheduled presenters include
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai
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U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-12),
NAB Vice President Steven Newberry, TVB President & CEO Steven J. Lanzano and Wilkinson Barker Knauer's David Oxenford
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Click here
to learn more about this important summer event.
Book Your Rooms Before Discounts End
The MAB has secured room blocks at several hotels on Mackinac Island. Discounted r
eservations for The Grand Hotel can be made
here
through July 12. The MAB has also blocked rooms at two other hotels on the island. Discounts at those locations expire June 12. Learn more
here
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Celebrate the Kickoff to the MAB's 70th Anniversary! Place a Message in our Awards Program or become a Conference Sponsor! |
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Click Here to learn more and register for the
2018 Summer Conference at the Grand Hotel.
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Attn GMs & Engineers:
ATSC 3.0 Summit June 27-28
The MAB is partnering up with the Ohio Association of Broadcasters for the "
2018 Midwest Next-Gen TV Summit
ATSC 3.0" for General Managers & Engineers on
June 27 and 28, 2018 at the C
olumbus Marriott Northwest in Columbus, Ohio.
Click here
to learn more or to register.
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License Renewal Cycle Starts in a Year - Crackdown on Silent Stations and Online Public File Signal Warnings to Broadcasters
By:
David Oxenford,
Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP,
Starting June 1, 2019, just over a year from now, the next broadcast license renewal cycle will begin
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 State/Legislative Update
Senate Provision Can End Healthy Michigan Eligibility after 4 Years
The Michigan Senate version of the Department of Health and Human Services budget for the Fiscal Year '19 could have major implications on Healthy Michigan recipients who have been on the program for four years
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Federal/Congressional Update
 FCC Considers Eliminating Broadcast License Posting Requirements
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday launched a proceeding to consider eliminating various rules that require the maintenance and posting of broadcast licenses and related information in specific locations.
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Cable Pushes for Centralized Retrans Election
According to a report in Multichannel, executives from Comcast, Charter and NCTA-The Internet & Television Association met with the Media Bureau Chief Michelle Carey and other FCC staffers last week to talk up their proposal for centralized retrans elections. Read More
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Cumulus Detroit Adds One, Promotes Another
Cumulus Media/Detroit has announced that it has appointed veteran radio and television marketing executive Marty Wall as Director of Marketing, Cumulus Media-Detroit.
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Former WJBK TV 2 reporter, anchor Joe Weaver Passes
Former WJBK-TV (Detroit) Reporter and Anchor Joe Weaver has died.
Joe worked at the station even before it was FOX 2, covering some of the most iconic stories in metro Detroit - including the aftermath of the 1967 riots.
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Longtime Michigan DJ Bob Steel Passes
The MAB has learned that longtime Michigan DJ/Air Personality Robert Arthur "Bob Steel" Leets passed away April 25 at age 7
6.
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WJMK Radio Launches in Saginaw-Bay City
WJMK Radio has debuted in the Saginaw-Bay City market, offering listeners the Me-TV Music oldies music format. Created and on-the-air in Chicago, WJMK is the first station in the country to adopt the syndicated format
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WMIC AM 660 Celebrates 50 years On The Air June 27
Radio station WMIC-AM (Sandusky) will observe its 50th anniversary on Wednesday, June 27, 2018
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Your MAB in 2 Minutes (May 2018)
 Earn Cash Back When You Buy New Equipment
Call the MAB before you make those large purchases. If you plan to put in new equipment that is more energy efficient than the old, your energy company may give you a substantial refund.
Contact Don Johns at EnStar Energy (517-694-2510) for a free energy rebate consultation.
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Mark your calendars to spend "Third Thursdays with the MAB" each month throughout 2018. Webinars are free to MAB members. Questions? Contact Jacquelen Timm at 1-800-YOUR-MAB or
[email protected].
May 17, 2018 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
with Paige Nienaber
June 12, 2018 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
with Speed Marriott
July 19, 2018 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
with DHHS
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New P1 Learning Training Courses:
RPM: Frequency
Course Description:
The Retailer Profitability Model, or RPM, explains how a retailer makes profit and it's fairly simple. Retailers generate both revenue and expenses. Expenses are subtracted from revenue to get profit. Revenue is made up of traffic multiplied by transaction size, and traffic is made up of reach multiplied by frequency. In this course, we'll take a look at one part of the traffic equation, frequency, how it can impact profit, and how to improve customer frequency.
Click here to log in and watch this course...
Support: For questions, support or additional information please contact our amazing support team by email at
[email protected] or by phone at (888) 944-9377.
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Are your personalities 'Difference Makers'?
Berkowitz Broadcast Consulting
There's a lot of noise out there in radio-land these days. Digital. Internet advertising. Podcasting, Apps, Alexa and many others. Now don't get me wrong, I think that's all important. Very important. But, we may need to slow down for a second and look at an area that is a key reason listeners listen and that is the on air personality.
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How to Subscribe to Podcasts on Your Android Phone
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 WSDP Student DJ Featured on WDIV-TV's '4Frenzy Spotlight!'
Canton High School student Fiona Hughes was recently recognized with a WDIV-TV (Detroit) "4Frenzy Spotlight!" for her work as the Program Director for Plymouth-Canton High School's WSDP-FM radio. Station Manager Bill Keith and Assistant Station Manager John Kreger both recommended Hughes for the spotlight
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Nominate an Outstanding Media Student for the MABF's Student Advisory Committee
Over the past 10 years students in the MABF Student Advisory Committee have given valuable information and input in the planning of the Foundation's future events and programs!
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 Help to Mentor the Future with BCBC's Speed Networking
We're hard at work planning educational sessions for the upcoming Broadcast Career Builder Conference (BCBC) on November 16. BCBC is one of Michigan's only broadcast and media conferences that is strictly focused on educating students and giving them a direct path to success in the media industry. We need YOU to get involved in this conference.
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Earn a FREE Career Fair Booth this Fall
The MAB Foundation will again host several career fairs this fall to connect YOU with new employees. Participating in multiple career fairs may help boost your EEO file-we can help you do this! In 2018, we're offering a "Buy 3 get 1 Free" promotion.
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 MAB Foundation Seeks Summer Raffle Prizes
Be a winner by donating your prize for the MAB Foundation's Summer Raffle! Every year at the
Summer Advocacy Conference, the MAB Foundation hosts an exciting raffle drawing for MAB members and their families.
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Celebrate the MAB's 70th Anniversary with a gift to the Future of Broadcast Excellence
The MAB Foundation invites MAB members to make a gift of $7 per month (or one-time $84 donation) to celebrate MAB's 70th anniversary. The "Seven for 70" donations will contribute to the continuation of the educational programs that have benefited Michigan broadcasters over the years.
Learn more, view our benefactor Honor Roll and make your gift at SEVENfor70.com.
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Delta's WDCQ-TV Premieres Vietnam War Documentary
On May 3, Delta College Public Broadcasting kicked off its May pledge drive with the premiere of its locally-produced documentary "VIETNAM VOICES: Mid-Michigan Remembers the Vietnam War."
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Subscribe to MAB News Briefs
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May 15
MAB State Capitol Advocacy Day, Lansing
May 17 | 1 - 2 p.m.
Webinar: "Being Able to Change your Plan" with Paige Nienaber.
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WE WANT TO SHARE
YOUR GOOD NEWS!
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We know your station is great.Now lets show all the other
broadcasters across Michigan just how great you are.
Send pictures, video and news releases about your
station's accomplishments to be featured in the
weekly MAB News Briefs
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MAB FOUNDATION
'SEVEN FOR 70'
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The MAB Foundation invites you to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the MAB by supporting the future of broadcast excellence.
Click here to set up your $7 per month gift for one year or make a one-time gift of $84.
THANK YOU
'SEVEN FOR 70'
HONOR ROLL MEMBERS
Albert Blinke
Dan Boers
Kristin Burns
Allen Clow
Rob David
Marla Drutz
Bruce & Sue Goldsen
Wendy Hart
Bill Keith
Julie Koehn
Fred Jacobs
Paul Jacobs
Mark Libke
Richard Kernen
Pam Manor
Christopher Meller
Dr. Peter Orlik
Jam Sardar
AnnMarie Scaramuzzino
Stephen Schram
Peter Tanz
Denise Weston
Jennifer Williams
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Thanks for the Support of Our Associate Members!
Bell Media Inc.
Robert Ridder Broadcasting Consultants
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