On November 21, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (TN) and Rep. Jerry Nadler (NY-10) introduced the AM-FM Act, legislation that would impose a performance tax on local radio stations. While the big record labels aggressively lobby for a performance tax on local radio stations simply for airing and promoting artists’ music, we will continue to grow the… read more
On November 21, the House Judiciary Committee approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) that would permanently extend the distant signal license for use only by RVs and truckers and in “short” markets (those without a local affiliate of ABC, CBS, FOX or NBC) on the condition that AT&T agrees to deliver local signals… read more
The MAB contracted with Nielsen to create The Power of Broadcast Media in Michigan Report. The final report was presented to the MAB Board of Directors on November 12. The report is provided for MAB member use only and is available at Michmab.com/2019nielsenreport (Password Required). Although the report does not contain specific DMA information, it… read more
Michigan, specifically Kent County, will become the focus of national attention as the 2020 presidential election unfolds. NBC News political director Chuck Todd announced Sunday that Kent County will be one of five counties across the country that will get intense scrutiny as part of the network’s coverage. “If you look at a place like Grand… read more
via Peg McNichol, www.whtc.com Sixty years ago, Bill Gargano turned on WHTC’s microphone and started talking, inviting listeners to call the station. His idea of a radio show aimed at letting people get things “off their chest and onto the radio” turned into a show so neighborly, listeners often felt as if they were talking… read more
The student radio station at Michigan State University, WDBM-FM (“The Impact”) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year! The station signed on in 1989. WDBM was successor to the Michigan State Network, which in the 1970s was the nation’s largest college carrier current radio network, and had studios in several MSU dormitories. The network was… read more
Thunder Bay Broadcasting’s WBKB-TV (Alpena) has recently began a commitment to help area schools promote literacy. On November 15, station staff members attended Sanborn Elementary School as part of the school’s mystery reader program. Students who completed 16 days of at home reading were treated to a mystery reader luncheon to celebrate their accomplishments. WBKB… read more
By: Seth Resler, Jacobs Media Strategies While social media gets all the attention, email marketing is still the tried-and-true workhorse of many successful online marketing strategies. Don’t ignore this important communication channel — it’s a great way to engage with your radio station’s listeners. In this short video, Seth Resler gives the broad strokes of… read more
Scripps’ WXYZ-TV (Detroit) will kick off the holiday season in Detroit this evening with coverage of the city’s official Christmas tree lighting at Campus Martius Park in the heart of downtown. The station will broadcast complete live coverage of the event during “Light Up the Season” from 7-8 p.m. 7 Action News anchors Dave LewAllen… read more
Via WION (Ionia) The week of November 11 through 15 was officially the week of Treasures for Troops coordinated by WION radio, and shared in collecting and public relations with MAB members WGLM AM/FM in Greenville and WRWW-LP of Lowell High School. Jim Carlyle, WION morning host and Manager said at the end of the… read more