Editor’s Note: The views and opinions of this article do not necessarily reflect those of the MAB. Contact the MAB for information on the MAB’s official editorial policy. By: Dick Taylor, CRMC/CDMC DickTaylorBlog.com The radio advertising business is all about repeat customers. Radio’s power is its ability to deliver both reach (the number of people… read more
The Michigan Association of Public Broadcasters (MAPB) is pleased to announce its 2018 Public Media Impact Awards. Mark T. Brush and Paul J. Ryan will be honored August 14 at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island during the annual MAB Summer Conference. Professional Award Mark T. Brush, Michigan Radio (posthumously) Mark T. Brush was Michigan Radio’s Digital Media… read more
According to the Radio World report, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering whether C Band spectrum should potentially be opened up for sharing with wireless operators. The National Association of Broadcasters filed comments with the agency urging the agency to require supporters of the proposal to submit specific and detailed technical reports to the… read more
Over 100 pies were donated from local businesses and celebrities and were auctioned off at the 19th annual 103.9 WLEN-FM (Adrian) Pie Auction. $2,572 was raised for the Lenawee American Cancer Society Relay For Life. The auction was held June 20. One sponsor, County National Bank, donated $2.50 for every pie sold up to $250… read more
Editor’s Note: Our MAB Digital Guru’s weekly post usually appears in our Web/DIgital/Social section of MAB NewsBriefs. Again this week, however, I’ve elected to put Seth’s piece in our programming section. -Dan Kelley The views and opinions of this article do not necessarily reflect those of the MAB. Contact the MAB for information on the… read more
By: Emilie de Lozier, Aaron Burstein and Joshua Bercu, Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP By now, you have probably heard that the European Union (EU) has a new data protection law on the books, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – but what are the new rules, and how might they apply to broadcasters? Below we address… read more
Rachel Buchanan has been named General Manager of HOME.fm, (WSAE-FM/WJKN-FM) Spring Arbor University’s proprietary radio station. Buchanan began her radio career in 1998 as a student broadcaster at WEJY-FM, Monroe High School, a student station in Monroe, Mich. Arriving at Spring Arbor University (then College) in 1999, she pursued a bachelor of arts in communication… read more
On June 7, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in Mt. Pleasant to officially mark the launch of a new WMMI-AM and its new companion FM translator. The ceremony was held at Mountain Town Station and included an appearance by Michael Patrick Shiels, host of Michigan’s Big Show, which is heard on the station. The event was… read more
Supporters of the Voters Not Politicians (VNP) redistricting proposal landed a victory after their petition was certified by the Board of State Canvassers on June 20. The board approved the petition by a 3-0 vote with one board member absent. The certification comes following the Court of Appeals’ unanimous rejection of arguments from VNP’s opponents, Citizens Protecting Michigan’s… read more
The MAB is sad to report that Dr. Jerry Henderson, 79, of Bay City, Mich., passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Brian’s House Hospice. Dr. Henderson was a Professor of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts at Central Michigan University and a member of the faculty since 1975. As station operations manager… read more