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WILX-TV Hosts "Operation Backpack"
WILX, Two Men and a Truck, and St. Vincent Catholic Charities kicked off their campaign "Operation Backpack" last month. People from the community brought in new backpacks and stuffed them with school supplies for needy children. Over the course of the month, more than 150 backpacks were colleced at the station. The community really stepped up, with hundreds more backpack collected at other distribution sites throughout the Lansing Area. The promotion featured Senior Meteorologist, Andy Provenzano; Lupe Izzo, wife of MSU Basketball Coach Tom Izzo; and US Representative Mike Rogers. Each made an impassioned plea to the market, and for the third straight year WILX-TV has beaten expectations in terms of response and donations. St. Vincent Catholic Charities are pleased to be able to deliver these supplies to needy children for a third year and we look forward to continuing the support of such a worthy cause!
 WXYZ-TV holds 31st Annual "Healthy Living for Kids"
WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 and The Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion gave thousands of Detroit metro area children a "boost" at the 31st annual "HEALTHY LIVING FOR KIDS" program. Since its inception in 1977, " Health y Living for Kids"has provided free immunizations to over 50,000 young people.
Eligible children three months and older received free immunizations against polio, rubella, measles, mumps, tetanus, varicella (chicken pox), diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), Hepatitis B and HIB (Haemophilus influenza type B). In addition, HPV ( Human Papillomavirus) a vaccine designed to prevent cervical cancer were also given. |
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| Michigan Radio wins Edward R. Murrow Award
Michigan Radio's "Ashes to Hope" has won a national Edward R. Murrow Award for Documentary from RTNDA. This is the first Murrow awarded to the news/programming units of Michigan Radio.
"Ashes to Hope: Overcoming the Detroit Riots" explores how the 1967 Detroit riots affected people, neighborhoods and even music. Michigan Radio's news team looked at what happened and what the events still mean to the state.
RTNDA has honored outstanding achievements in electronic journalism with the Edward R. Murrow Awards since 1971. Murrow's pursuit of excellence in journalism embodies the spirit of the awards that carry his name. 
The award will be presented to Michigan Radio during the award ceremony in Washington, DC in October.
Michigan Radio News team contributors included News Director Vincent Duffy, Reporters Sarah Hulett, Dustin Dwyer, Steve Carmody, Tracy Samilton, and Jennifer Guerra. The documentary was anchored by Michigan Radio's Morning Edition host Christina Shockley and produced by Interim Program Director Tamar Charney. You can hear the special in its entirety by visiting michiganradio.org http://www.michiganradio.org/ashestohope.html
Lynn Rivers Show returns to WEMU airwaves
"The Lynn Rivers Show'' returns from summer hiatus on WEMU (89.1 FM). Hosted by former U.S. Rep. Lynn Rivers, the hour-long program focuses on news, public affairs and constitutional issues with guests from the community and across the country.
If you miss the show on Mondays at 8 a.m., catch the new repeat broadcast at 6 p.m. Guests include local political figures such as Peter Fletcher and Tom Wieder, discussing local, regional, and national politics and issues. |
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BCBC Offers Something Unique
Fresh New Look
Updated Web Site
Same Great Conference!
The 2008 Broadcasting Career Builder Conference (BCBC), presented by the MAB Foundation, will take place Saturday, November 8 in Lansing. Check out more information here.
The BCBC will educate high school and college students, current broadcasters looking to further their career and anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in the broadcast industry...And YOU can HELP !
The MAB Foundation is seeking broadcasters excited about their careers to serve as panelists, participate in the Broadcasting Career Cafe and support the conference through a sponsorship. Participating stations may receive EEO credits!
Can you participate in some way? Contact Julie Sochay for more information or click here to download the official sponsorship registration form.
Cost to attend is $20 prior to October 24 and $35 after October 24.
MAB Foundation hosts Regional Career Fairs
Gain EEO credit and enter into a virtual world to meet future employees at the same time during the MABF's 2008 Regional and Virtual Broadcasting Career Fairs!
DATES & LOCATIONS
NEW! Virtual Career Fair -
active from Monday, September 29 to
Saturday, November 8.
Wednesday, October 1 Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo - 11:00am-3:00pm - Directions
Tuesday, October 7 Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant - 4:00pm-7:00pm -Directions
Thursday, October 16 Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts
Southfield - 4:00pm-7:00pm - Directions
Booth space is open and limited so register early to secure a space. Each paid booth at one of the regional locations also includes one virtual booth located at the MAB's web site. This exclusive web page will only include participating stations and will be promoted directly to all potential attendees along with the in-person career fairs. Each virtual booth will include your station logo with a link to your station web site as well as space to list all job openings with contact information.
Don't miss out on this EEO-friendly service offered through the MABF. Contact the MABF today or download the registration form here.
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MAB and MIARNG Celebrates 12 Years!
 MAB and Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) have been partners since 1996.
The US Congress appropriates budget for the Army, Air Force, Marines and Navy marked specifically for advertising. The Army National Guard is unique because it has both a federal AND state directive.
Congress does appropriate the operating budget for MIARNG but does not provide any funding for advertising. Additionally, the operating budget provided is significantly less than that of other branches of the armed services. MIARNG is prohibited from purchasing electronic media advertising. Individual stations cannot receive funding for an ad campaign. There may be small local dollars for sponsoring and event or providing giveaways, but not message placement.
The MIARNG couldn't promote themselves or reach retention and recruitment goals locally without our help. Through this relationship broadcasters have the ability to not only ensure a strong association but also utilize some individual partnership opportunities. Contact your local Michigan Army National Guard Recruiter for more information on partnering with the Guard to provide various event display equipment to enhance your event.
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