Your contributions to the MABF help students to realize their dreams! Here, one recent scholarship winner shares his experiences and goals for the future. Learn more about the MABF Scholarship program here and help to support these scholarship programs by donating here. Caleb Gordon is the proud recipient of the Friends of Bill Burton Scholarship… read more
Nominate an engineer you know! Email Dan Kelley at dkelley@michmab.com. Gerald H. (Gerry) Heyn is Chief Engineer for Lake Superior Community Broadcasting Corporation stations, WBUP/WBKP-TV in Ishpeming. He’s been there since 2005. Gerry writes that “it’s been a very interesting and challenging job moving the studio from the Marquette Mall to the Miracle Mall in Ishpeming… read more
Crysta Manthei joined the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) this month as NCSA/Traffic Assistant. Among her duties is handling NCSA/PEP (Public Education Program) traffic. Q1: How long have you been in traffic? Crysta: I am brand new to traffic and started in the field on Monday, November 7. I have a lot to learn and… read more
Nominate an engineer you know! Email Dan Kelley at dkelley@michmab.com. Ken Selvig is Chief Engineer of WOOD-TV and its associated stations WOTV, WXSP, WOLP, WOKZ, WOBC, WOHO, WOGC, WOMS in Grand Rapids. He’s been there for 43.5 years! Q: Please share with us a brief engineering resume. Ken: Ferris State College (yes it used to be… read more
Today (11/2) is National Traffic Director’s Day! Whether your station’s traffic is handled by one individual, or several key professionals, Traffic Director’s Day is a day set aside to recognize and say “Thank You” to the behind the scenes staff that are often times some of the most overworked and undervalued components on any radio… read more