With the departure of Jake Neher for WDET-FM (Detroit), Michigan Public Radio Network (MPRN) has an opening for a State Capitol Correspondent. The person in this position is responsible for reporting news stories for use by stations within the Michigan Association of Public Broadcasters (MAPB). The MAPB is seeking an experienced multi-platform journalist to cover the… read more
Whether you, or your news staff are new to the business or seasoned journalists, you have to admit, things have changed! News is now a 24 hour, 365 instant in my hand business, engaging all of your audiences’ senses. Print, Television, Radio, Magazines, Social, Digital, and Bloggers all have one thing in common…CONTENT! Join your… read more
On April 6, The Alabama Broadcasters Association shared this with us…from one of their members: “Someone is attacking Barix Boxes. Within the past 24 hours, several radio stations and at least one radio network have been compromised. The Barix receiver is pointed to an obscene podcast and its password changed so it can only be… read more
Lisa DeAngelo Krol Communications, Owosso Lisa DeAngelo wears many hats at WJSZ-FM in Owosso. Not only is she the Operations and Office Manager, she is also the Traffic Director, Production Director, and Midday host on the station. Lisa has been with Krol Communications since December 2009. She began her radio career in 1992 at WYCD-FM… read more
If your station has not been featured in MAB News Briefs, we need you to send us information about your events and activities. We’re always looking for information on community service events, new personnel hires, format changes, and whatever is going on at your station. We also love photos! Lots of photos! We want to… read more
If you’re looking for a new challenge, your first job, or maybe an internship, you’ll find many listings on the MAB Job Bank. We want to help you find the job you want. Stations: We have a situation wanted section where savvy job seekers are placing their resume and contact information. You’ll also find a… read more
According to an HR Morning article written by Christian Schappel, The Department of Labor’s (DOL) revised rules regarding the white-collar overtime exemption regulations has advanced. The final ruling is now in the hands of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This will be the final step before the rule is published and made public for all… read more
After more than four decades of delivering weather forecasts at WJRT-TV in Flint, Meteorologist John McMurray has retired at age 73. On April 1, the station said goodbye with a look back at what’s made John such a big a part of the lives of viewers and station staff alike: In an article published in Mlive,… read more
On March 30, the FCC issued a final order in the case of former broadcast station WOLY-AM (Battle Creek). The station’s former licensee, Christian Family Network (CFN), has been trying to get the FCC to reverse its dismissal of both a license renewal and a request for Special Temporary Authority. According to the Memorandum Opinion and… read more
The Juno Awards, Canada’s biggest celebration of music, were held this past Sunday, April 3. Among the honorees this year is Rosalie Tombley, the legendary Music Director of the Big 8, CKLW-AM in Detroit back in its heyday. This video, produced for the awards and featuring, among others, Bob Seger and Randy Bachman tells part… read more