Michigan Association of Broadcasters Launches
Comprehensive Industry Recruitment Campaign
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MAB Welcomes 900+ to Second Annual
Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy
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News
Great Lakes Loons Announcer and WLUN-FM General Manager Jerry O’Donnell Passes
Former Great Lakes Loons PA Announcer and WLUN-FM (Pinconning) General Manager Jerry O’Donnell passed away April 26 after a battle with cancer. O’Donnell was the team’s first public address announcer, starting with the Loons’ inaugural 2007 season through the 2022 season.
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Detroit PBS’ Bill Kubota Finalist for 2023 Journalist of the Year Award
His work last year ranged from covering Detroit’s civil rights legacy 60 years after Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led the “Walk to Freedom” to a story on Vietnam veterans’ efforts to rename Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, helping reduce stigma and encouraging more individuals to seek treatment.
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WGRT’s Vickie Lemonis Triumphs At 2024 Community’s Choice Awards, Best Of The Blue Water Area
WGRT-FM (Port Huron) Sales Manager Vickie Lemonis received recognition at ceremonies for the 2024 Official Community’s Choice Awards, Best of the Blue Water Area. Lemonis secured the title of local best in Advertising/Marketing.
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MAB Member Benefit Spotlight
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: Election Coverage down the backstretch: Get off the track!
May 16, 2024
1-2 p.m. Eastern
With host Kevin Benz of I-Media Strategies. The 2024 elections are testing journalists as never before as truth takes a backseat to self-interest and polarization makes neutral coverage almost impossible. How do we cover candidates who treat truth as a convenience and voters who look for agreement over clarity. This session will take political polarization head on, giving real options for journalists interested in telling the truth over talking points. We will also look at specific coverage examples that take coverage away from the horse race and focus on the candidate.
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
