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2008 BCBC Encourages Broadcasters of all Levels to Succeed
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Keynote Speaker Glenda Lewis, WXYZ-TV (Detroit) greets BCBC attendees during the Keynote session. The BCBC
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Program Guide Sponsor:
Midwest Communications, Inc.
Registration Sponsor:
Michigan Army National Guard
General Sponsors
Dave Downing
Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts
WFDF-AM 910 Radio Disney
Career Cafe Booth Sponsors
Delta College Quality Public Broadcasting
Midwest Communications, Inc.
Midwestern Broadcasting Company
MacDonald Garber Broadcasting
Michigan Public Media
Mid-Michigan Radio Group
Regent Broadcasting Flint
WGHN-AM/FM (Grand Haven)
WILX-TV (Lansing)
WKHM-AM/FM & WIBM-AM (Jackson)
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The 2008 Broadcasting Career Builder Conference (BCBC) took place on Saturday, November 8 in Lansing and drew more than 130 people looking to begin or further their career in broadcasting. BCBC speakers encouraged attendees to pursue their passion and never give up. The importance of networking and interning was stressed, as well as being prepared before and during the interview.
The BCBC featured a full day of thought-provoking sessions, important discussions and key networking time between broadcasters and students.
Sessions included: Keynote address featuring Glenda Lewis, WXYZ-TV (Detroit); Being All You Can Be: Preparing for a Successful Career in Broadcasting; Embracing New Media in Broadcasting; Creating Job Security by Creating Broadcast Revenue; Non-Traditional Careers in Radio; Non-Traditional Careers in Television; and Getting the Most Out of Final Cut Pro. Attendees had many opportunities to network and make new contacts during the Career Cafe Luncheon and networking breaks.
Individuals from the high school level to college students to business professionals attended the fourth BCBC making this year a true success in reaching out and educating the future broadcasters of Michigan. Make plans now to participate in the 2009 BCBC as a speaker, sponsor or attendee.
Thank you to all of our speakers and sponsors for your support!
2008 Fall Career Fairs a HUGE Success!
 The MAB Foundation held its annual Regional Broadcasting and Media Career Fairs across Michigan this fall. The attendance reached more than 500 with 107 call letters represented across the state. New this year was the addition of a Virtual Career Fair. Many attendees visited the web site to prepare themselves for the companies they would be meeting.
Locations included Central Michigan University, Western Michigan University and Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts.
Thank you to all who participated in these career building events.
Plan Now for the GLBC 2009 Career Fair
 The MABF's next career fair will be held in conjunction with the Great Lakes Broadcasting Convention & Expo and will be held in Grand Rapids on March 11, 2009 at the DeVos Place. Station representatives will enjoy a superb atmosphere in which to network with students and fellow broadcasters. GLBC is the largest MAB conference of the year, so make plans to attend now!
Help secure the future of our industry in Michigan and receive EEO credits by signing up to today. For more information, contact Julie Sochay at the MAB Foundation at (517) 484-7444 or email.
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| Members Connecting to their Communities |
WLEN/Adrian Hosts "Thank A Vet" Campaign
 Lenawee Broadcasting Company's WLEN-FM hosted the third annual "Thank A Vet" campaign on Tuesday, November 11, Veteran's Day. The event started at 5 a.m. and included hour-by-hour sponsors, veteran organizations, and WLEN personnel all working to build awareness and education of Veteran's issues in Lenawee County.
The event also collected cash for a special account set up through Lenawee Emergency and Affordable Housing Corporation called "Dire Needs of Lenawee County Veterans." "Thank A Vet" was a huge success, raising $5,152.00 for the service men and women of Lenawee, just passing last year's total.
WJLB/Detroit Raises More Than $53,000 With Coats For Kids Radiothon
 Clear Channel's WJLB-FM collected 1,224 coats and $53,453 in cash donations to provide warm coats for thousands of children during the 26th Annual Coats for Kids Radiothon. The event was held November 7 & 8 at the Phoenix Theatres Bel-Air Centre in Detroit. All coats and cash collected went to the Salvation Army of Metro Detroit.
The radiothon included interviews with celebrities, sports figures and live performances by nationally recognized recording artists Ludacris, DJ Unk, Slim, Pleasure P, Keri Hilson, Bobby Valentino and Big Kuntry King.
Y-95/St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Presents 12th Annual "Stuff-A-Truck"
 Midwest Family Broadcasting's WYTZ-FM presented its 12th Annual "Stuff-A-Truck" Food Raiser to restock the warehouse and pantry at the Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency.
The station collected non-perishable foods and personal care items at Roger's Foodland in St. Joseph and at all Edgewater Bank locations throughout its coverage area. In addition, over 20 area schools have chosen to participate by collecting food for the cause. The station is broadcasting live from the Roger's Foodland location each day of the event starting at 6 a.m. (8 a.m. on Saturday) and continuing all day long. The week-long event wrapped up on November 22.
United Way Cake Auction Hosted by WWBR/Big Rapids
 Mentor Partner's WWBR-FM hosted The United Way Cake Auction on November 18 and 19. Morning show host Bill Beckwith auctioned cakes, cupcakes and other delicious delectables made by area supporters to raise money for the local United Way Campaign.
The station used its website to post photos of each item as it came up for bid with listeners phoning the station to place a bid with United Way volunteers.
WXYZ-TV Says "Can Do" To The Hungry
 E.W. Scripps' WXYZ-TV/Detroit is once again joining with Big Boy Restaurants and the Detroit Area and Clinton Valley Councils of the Boys Scouts of America, to sponsor Operation Can-Do. The 31st annual community service campaign collects and distributes food to the hungry in metropolitan Detroit. The campaign kicked off on November 8 with a door-to-door "Scouting For Food" collection. Donations of canned goods to Operation Can-Do can be made at any Big Boy Restaurant in the Detroit metropolitan area through December 31.
Last year's campaign brought 225 tons of food to help feed families and individuals through soup kitchens and food banks in the tri-county area, feeding over 1.5 million people.
Coats For Kids '08 on WIOG/Saginaw
 Citadel Broadcasting's WIOG-FM/Saginaw, along with WJRT-TV/Flint is presenting its 2008 Coats For Kids Drive, collecting new or like-new coats, gloves and hats to keep kids in Mid-Michigan warm this winter. The station has placed large collection boxes (provided by an area Maytag store) in area malls and other businesses and is encouraging listeners to donate.
The station also secured cleaning partners in Flint and Saginaw to assist with any like-new clothing that may need assistance.
WMGC/Detroit's Jim Harper Goes On The Road For Toys For Tots
 Greater Media/Detroit's WMGC-FM morning personality Jim Harper is taking his Magic Morning Show on the road the week of December 1st for the station's annual Toys For Tots Live Broadcasts. Collaborating with the U.S. Marine Corps, Magic 105.1 is asking listeners to bring a new unwrapped toy for those who are less fortunate this holiday season and join them as the station does their morning show live from five different locations.
In addition to bringing toys to the live broadcast locations, listeners will also be encouraged to drop off toys at various points around the Detroit area.
Have an event to share with your fellow broadcasters? Let us know!
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Successful Membership Drives for Public Radio
 Despite challenging economic times, public radio stations in the state have just completed sucessful fall membership drives. Michigan Radio, which includes WUOM-FM/Ann Arbor, WVGR-FM/Grand Rapids and WFUM-FM/Flint generated over 7400 pledges totalling more than $770,000 from donors across southern Michigan and northern Ohio. Of that, over 3400 pledges came from first time donors to the station, a new all-time high, and a 38% increase in new donors compared to a year ago. Michigan Radio noted that the fall 2008 membership drive finished with a 16 percent increase in total contributions over last fall's campaign; and the station did that with a 20 percent reduction in on-air fundraising hours.
 Listeners of WRCJ-FM/Detroit helped the station reach its pledge goal of $226,000. WRCJ President Rich Homberg commented that listeners have "made it clear how much they value the programming on WRCJ." "Every penny of the donations will be put to the best possible use as we preserve and build on this treasured classical and jazz music service that is like no other in Detroit. We think those who make it possible are pretty special too," Homberg said.
WGVU Production Earns Davey Award
 WGVU Productions was the recipient of a Silver Davey Award for its production "Battle Creek: Celebrating Flight 2007." The production is an up-close look at the 2007 Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Ballon Festival and was produced and edited by WGVU Producer/Director Deb Kirk.
The Davey Awards received over 4,000 entries from smaller ad agencies, interactive agencies, production firms, in-house creative professionals, graphic designers, design firms, and public relations firms throughout the world. WGVU is proud to include this program in its growing collection of award-winning original programming.
WKAR Joins Collection Effort For Greater Lansing Food Bank
 Michigan State University's WKAR-AM/FM/TV has partnered with the Greater Lansing Food Bank and its continuing efforts to ensure that area families' pantry shelves are stocked. The station hopes to top last year's total of 78 bags and boxes of food by delivering 100 bags or boxes to the pantry the food bank designates as most needy on the day of the delivery. The drive runs through December 15.
2nd Annual Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive on WCMU
 CMU Public Broadcasting is conducting its 2nd annual WCMU Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive. WCMU is partnering with organizations all over their coverage area to collect new or gently-worn sweaters in order to make a difference in the life of someone else.
Receptacles to collect the sweaters have been distributed at various businesses and the drive runs through the end of November.
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| Membership |
MAB members save again in 2009
Because members are active and supportive of MAB programs and services, the MAB is able to hold dues investment at the same rate for the 13th year in a row. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to be a member of the MAB. In fact, if you renew your dues before January 10, 2009, you can receive an additional 12 percent discount!
At a time when broadcasters face more legislative and technological challenges daily in our industry, we are here to support you and inform you throughout the year. Your station can save time and money by participating in one or more of the MAB cost-saving services. Just a couple of calls to our FREE legal hotlines will more than pay for your dues.
The MAB offers many great services that are designed to fit the needs of our members. In addition to the legislative and educational services, you can take advantage of discounts on webinar services, health care and credit card transactions. Our three legal hotlines provide no-cost access to top-notch attorneys who can help you with federal regulatory issues, Freedom of Information questions and employment law concerns.
The MAB has been your partner in profitability for 60 years and plans to serve you for many more.
Visit www.michmab.com or call Denise Weston or Jill Bailey at (800) YOUR-MAB (968-7622) to find out how MAB membership can benefit you.
Reminder: BCS Monthly Training
Broadcast Compliance Services (BCS) assists MAB member stations in meeting EEO outreach requirements through its broad outreach program enabling broadcasters to post and list job openings with thousands of contacts nationwide. As part of this service, BCS offers monthly conference call training on a weekly basis. Click here for participant information and a schedule.
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