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Audacy Welcomes Marc Ryan to WXYT-FM

March 22, 2024

Marc Ryan has been named network pregame, postgame and weekday fill-in host of Audacy’s WXYT-FM (97.1 The Ticket) in Detroit, beginning April 1. He joins the station after his run at co-owned WORD-AM (The Fan Upstate) in Greenville, SC where he hosted “Offsides with Marc Ryan,” the station’s afternoon show.

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Longtime Sanilac Broadcasting Personality and Polka Host Paul Osentoski Passes Away

March 22, 2024

The Sanilac Broadcasting Family (Sandusky) is mourning the loss of one of its most popular and familiar voices.  Paul Osentoski, who has worked with the company since 1980, passed away on March 12, 2024 at the age of 70.

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WDMK-FM’s Annual PRAISE Radiothon Raises Nearly $75K to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

March 22, 2024

Beasley Media Group has announced that WDMK-FM’s (Detroit) Annual Radiothon on the PRAISE NETWORK raised a total of $74,798 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event took place on March 7, live from the station studios in the Motor City.

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MAB Member Benefit Spotlight

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Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio

In partnership with the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), the MAB is launching the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio program. The goal of the program is to encourage strong female leadership in Michigan radio and enhance the value of a career in radio. Women broadcasters in positions of leadership from Michigan will provide monthly guidance to the individual who will be chosen through an application process.

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Broadcast Station Site Safety Assessments

Unfortunately, media outlets and personnel have become targets of violence and harassment.  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 and identify options for facility owners and operators to mitigate against relevant threats.

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Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program

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.

Webinar: Breakthrough Sales: Practical tips for Creating a Successful Sales Culture in your Operation

April 18, 2024
1-2 p.m. Eastern

Join Steve Wexler of WEXL Coaching & Development as he discusses a contemporary way of thinking about what business our clients actually think we're in and how to make sure we're speaking their language, not ours. He'll even propose changing some of the words we use internally so we can build a more sales-oriented culture in our stations. He'll also work on preparation for client meetings, focusing on the three powerful types of questions all AE's should understand so they can uncover true customer needs. He'll wrap it up by revealing the Top 10 Traits of great salespeople.

Capitol Day

May 14, 2024
Lansing

Broadcasters from across the state share the value of local broadcasting with state lawmakers. Attendees will receive a personal schedule of meetings. There is no charge to participate but we ask that you are available the entire day for meetings on May 15th.

Registration Includes:

May 8, 2024

11:00 am - 12:00 am, Virtual Briefing and Issues Review via Zoom

May 15, 2024

9:30 - 10:00 am, In-person Briefing and Issues Review
10:30 am - 3:30 pm, Meetings with Lawmakers
12:00 - 1:30 pm, Legislative Lunch

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