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Thank You

Our Web-based Political Broadcasting Seminar was a big success


Thank's for your terrific response. More than 300 broadcasters from across the country watched David Oxenford of Davis Wright Tremaine and Bobby Baker of the FCC deliver an outstanding two-and-a-half hour seminar on political broadcasting rules direct from Washington DC. Contact MAB Education Director Scott Maas for details about archive access and copies of this valuable session.

posted: May 19





Bringing Community Service Home Survey


Every two years, the National Association of Broadcasters partners with the broadcast state associations to document the community service works of local television and radio stations through a program entitled Local Broadcasters: Bringing Community Service Home. The results from our past four surveys have helped the industry draw attention to a part of broadcasters' work that few people even knew about or understood. To participate in the survey, go to broadcastpublicservice.org website.

Also, don't forget to send the MAB your community service stories, quotes, photos and logos for the MAB Community Service Survey Publication. Send to: MAB Community Service; 819 N. Washington Ave., Lansing, MI 48906 or via email to mab@michmab.com.


Emergency Communication Problems Not Related to Lack of Spectrum


Yes, emergency personnel in the Gulf Coast area hit by Hurricane Katrina had communication problems caused by high winds, flooding and power outages..

No, their problems were not related to a lack of spectrum. Read the MAB briefing on the subject.

posted: September 16


Closed Captioning of Emergency Information


The FCC and the public are paying more attention to Closed Captioning of emergency information. Visit the Members Only section for the latest guidelines from our Washington DC law firm.

posted: September 14


Thank you Michigan Citizens and Broadcasters


Michigan showed its compassion and generosity on Friday, September 9 when 236 radio and television stations and their listeners and viewers participated in Michigan Cares, Michigan Gives. This statewide fundraiser for the victims of Hurricane Katrina directed support to the American Red Cross and other relief organizations in the state.

updated: September 12


Legislative Action Center

Track state and federal legislation and then contact your elected representatives through the MAB's Legislative Action Center. This comprehensive service, accessed through the Members Only section, keeps you informed about issues that affect you. If you want to see the NAB's latest summary of issues, click bere.




License Renewal

The NAB Radio License Renewal Guide from the NAB website.



DTV for Me

Want to know more about Digital Television? Learn why television broadcasters are going digital and how you can get free, over-the-air digital signals with dramatically improved picture and sound quality from your favorite local television stations. Check out michigandtv.com for details.



EEO Rule Guide

Download the MAB Guide on the FCC EEO Rule.