MAB Executive Director of Programs Jacquelen Timm has accepted a position as the CEO with the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners. Her last day with the MAB will be January 10. “Jackie has accomplished many things at the MAB and we are a better organization for her hard work,” MAB President/CEO Karole L. White said. … read more
Scheduling has begun for the 2020 Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP). The MAB conducts these alternative inspections regionally from April to October. Every broadcaster wants to be in full compliance with FCC rules, but finding out that you are not in compliance by receiving an FCC fine, can be a costly learning experience. The Michigan Association… read more
Do you think the FCC no longer does routine inspections? Guess again. With both radio and television public files online, it makes it easier than ever for the FCC to inspect. You need to be certain your public file contains everything it should. A physical ABIP inspection checks technical as well as public file requirements,… read more
When you need to recruit candidates for an open position, Broadcast Compliance Services lets you determine precisely where your job postings go on a local, regional or national level. Then you can easily monitor, document and report your EEO efforts. The BCS system even helps you complete the FCC’s electronic filing form. Broadcast Compliance Service… read more
MAB Chairman Gary Baxter, and President/CEO Karole L. White are pleased to announce Jacquelen Timm has been promoted to Executive Director for Programs and Member Engagement for the MAB and all of its entities. She remains the lead contact for MAB and MABF Boards of Directors. “I’m honored to accept this added responsibility as I have grown to… read more
With the first group of U.S. stations now “on-air” with ATSC 3.0 and with Spectrum Repack planning well underway, local station General Managers and Engineering personnel need to know how the upcoming transition to Next-Generation ATSC 3.0 TV transmission will affect their advertising offerings and engineering plans. Broadcaster Associations throughout the Midwest are pooling resources… read more
It’s tax season. Have you taken advantage of all your available sales tax refunds? You can go back seven years for a refund if you have paid too much in sales tax. MAB Tax Consultants maybe able to help you get a sales tax refund and save money going forward. Any equipment that is used… read more
You may be able to get a refund from your energy company if the new equipment that you plan to purchase or have purchased within a year saves energy. Knowing that many of you will be need to purchase a new transmitter as part of the repack and the equipment will most likely be more energy… read more
The MAB staff has been hitting the road and visiting with stations across the state! During the visit, MAB discusses all the services provided to members! Contact Jacquelen Timm today to schedule a Snack and Learn with the MAB! Upcoming Snack and Learns will be held at: iHeart Media, Detroit WOOD-TV Grand Rapids WLNS & WLAJ-TV, … read more
The MAB Staff is out and about sharing about the virtues of association membership with MAB members and their employees. Several stations have already hosted the MAB in 2018 and we are now booking Snack ‘N’ Learns for the for the second week in March. “With the turn over at stations, we can no longer… read more