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Hello!
A big issue this week with exciting news about the MAB Advocacy Conference & Annual Meeting; a new engineer spotlight and more. Have a great week!
Dan Kelley
Technology Director/Digital Communications Director
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2016 ADVOCACY CONFERENCE & MAB ANNUAL MEETING
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Just Announced: Tim Skubick to Appear with "Off The Record On The Road."
 Tim Skubick, 46-year veteran senior capitol correspondent and host of the award-winning public broadcasting show Off The Record since 1972, will join the line of speakers at the MAB Advocacy Conference. Tim and his panel of distinguished guests will discuss the upcoming election and its impact on the broadcasting industry from national to state elections. Key issues will be presented with plenty of audience participation. Save money by registering today to secure the discounted rate of only $124 for members! Also on the Schedule:
Changes at the State Capitol: What you Need to Know! Presented by Rob Elhenicky
 Rob Elhenicky has been continually recognized as one of Lansing's top 5 lobbyists. For over a decade Rob has been the lead lobbyist at Kelley Cawthorne on issues for the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. Rob will discuss the current state of the government in Michigan, as well as give emphasis on the importance of grassroots efforts when it comes to advocacy.
DC: The Current State of Affairs. Presented by Curtis LeGeyt
 Join the Executive Vice President, Government Relations for the National Association of Broadcasters, Curtis LeGeyt as he discusses the current state of affairs in DC and what to expect in the coming year. In LeGeyt's role at the NAB, he leads NAB's advocacy before the U.S. Congress and White House to protect and preserve free, local broadcasting. LeGeyt will share different methods and practices for advocacy within the industry.
Michigan's Broadcasters To Honor Rep. Candice MillerThe Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) and The Michigan Association of Public Broadcasters (MAPB) will honor Representative Candice S. Miller (R-10th) with a Distinguished Lifetime of Public Service Award during the Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Award ceremonies, Tuesday, August 30. Read more here...
The 2016 Advocacy Conference and MAB Annual Meeting, plus the Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Award ceremonies will be held August 30-31 at the Inn at St. John's in Plymouth.
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Engineering Spotlight: Allan Augustyn, WJMN-TV (Marquette)
 Allan Augustyn (W8FYZ) is Chief Engineer for Nexstar Broadcasting Group's WJMN-TV, Marquette.Brief Engineering Resume:
Allan: I have been the Chief for over 2 years, since WJMN's full HD studios were built in the spring of 2014 in Marquette and local news was launched.I was previously chief engineer for twelve and a half years (12.5) at the Radio Results Network in Escanaba, Michigan (then a five station group).Previous to becoming a chief engineer, I did contract engineering work for a couple of years for various radio groups in Upper Michigan while being employed full-time in another industry. Read more here...
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July 30 EAS Deadline Looms
A new set of EAS Rules and Guidelines adopted by the Federal Communications Commission will become effective on July 30, 2016, mandating the following... Read more here...
LP-2 Change in NW Michigan Region SECC/EAS Chairman Gary Blievernicht has announced that, effective August 15, 2016, the LP-2 station for this region will now be WMKC-FM, 102.9, licensed to Indian River, Michigan and serving the Petoskey area. WMKC replaces WGFM. Stations that may have issues receiving WMKC are asked to contact Gary.
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State of Michigan Legislative Update
MSC Rules Police Held Harmless For Lying In Certain Circumstances
 In a unanimous opinion issued by the Michigan Supreme Court (MSC), the panel of judges held that police officers, regardless of whether they lie, cannot be charged criminally from an involuntary statement. The court, acting in People v. Harris (SC docket No. 149872), overturned a decision by the Court of Appeals. The case examined whether three Detroit officers could be charged with obstruction of justice after lying in an internal investigation about whether one of them, Officer Nevin Hughes, assaulted a person while on duty. Read more here...
Michigan Campaign Finance Network Releases TV Ad Spending Report
According to the Michigan Campaign Finance Network, Republican 10th Congressional candidate Paul Mitchel has aired $662,776 in broadcast television ads in the Detroit media market as of last week. Read more here...
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Federal/Congressional Update
FCC Will Unveil Forward Auction Bidders Mid-July
According to the report in Broadcasting & Cable, the FCC stated that it would reveal the final list of eligible bidders in the forward portion of the broadcast incentive auction. Upfront payments from the approximately 100 bidders who are eligible to bid and subject to those payments were due to the FCC by July 1. Read more here...FOIA Bill Signed Into LawOn June 30, President Barack Obama signed a Freedom of Information Act upgrade that orders the creation of a single federal online portal for info requests. Noting the federal government gets more FOIA requests than ever before, Obama said the bill codifies some of the reforms already made, and allows for ongoing efforts to make the process faster and cheaper. Read more here...
Congress is in Session This Week. How Are You Communicating With Them?Via the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
Though many eyes are on the race for president, Congress is at work in D.C. and they need to hear from you. What have you done this week that impacts their constituents (your viewers and listeners)? An easier question might be, what haven't you done? Remember, your legislators need to know the many ways you are serving your community. If it's an investigative report, a charity event or emergency coverage, don't be shy about educating them. Read more here...
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TRAFFIC DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT
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Traffic Director Spotlight: Jamie White, MAB
 Jamie White joined the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) in June as NCSA/Membership Assistant. Among her duties is handling NCSA/PEP (Public Education Program) traffic. Jamie replaces Pam Cutler who recently went to work for MAB member stations WLNS and WLAJ-TV in Lansing. Q2: What is your favorite comfort food?Jamie: Cheesecake.Q3: When I'm not working, I'd rather be ...Jamie: Racing or playing in the mud. Dirt track racing and mud bogs are where I go to have fun. Getting to share that enjoyment with my kids, makes it even better. Read more about Jamie and her answers to our other questions here...
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Editorial: Lessons from The Great One - What Can You Learn from Jackie Gleason?
By: By: Jim Mathis, IPCS, CSP, MDiv, J&L Mathis Group, Inc.
 "How sweet it is!" -Jackie Gleason
If you saw Smokey and the Bandit, you are familiar with the work of Jackie Gleason playing the iconic Sheriff Buford T. Justice. He was an entertainer with a string of creativity years before the hit movie came out in 1977. Read more here...
Editorial: How to Use Webinars as Part of Your Radio Station's Sales Strategy
By: Seth Resler, Jacobs Media Strategies
 We often talk about how to put a digital strategy in place on the programming side of your radio station; but the sales wing of your building should have a digital strategy as well. While programming should be using the web to engage with listeners, the sales team should be using the web to generate leads. Read more here...
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Detroit Radio Veteran Rod Hansen Passes at 75
 Rod Hansen, a Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame inductee and longtime WJR-AM radio journalist, passed away July 4 at his Canton, Michigan home.
While at WJR, he earned dozens of awards during his 38-year career, including two Peabody Awards. Read more here..
Craig Russell Joins WUPS/WTWS
Veteran programmer and on-air personality Craig Russell has joined Black Diamond Broadcast Group's WUPS-FM/WTWS-FM (Houghton Lake) as Program Director for the stations. In addition, Russell will host the morning show on WUPS. Read more here...
Greater Media Flips WMGC-FM to Classic Hop-Hop
 At noon on July 1, Greater Media flipped the switch and WMGC-FM unveiled the "All New 105.1 The Bounce, Detroit's Throwback Hip-Hop and R&B." Read more here...
Kunnath Now Sales Manager at WMGC-FM
Greater Media has announced that Scott Kunnath has been named sales manager at the company's new throwback hip hop and R&B station, "105.1 The Bounce," WMGC-FM (Detroit). Read more here...
Geary Morrill Promoted at Alpha Media
 Longtime WSGW-AM/FM, WGER-FM, WCEN-FM and WTLZ-FM (Saginaw) Technical Manager Geary Morrill has been promoted to Midwest Regional Director of Engineering for parent company Alpha Media. Read more here...
Roberts Named CBS Radio (Detroit) VP of Music Programming
CBS Radio (Detroit) has named veteran programmer Tim Roberts to VP of Music Programming for Country WYCD-FM, Classic Hits WOMC-FM and CHR WDZH-FM. Roberts previously held the title of OM/PD for the three stations. Read more here...
Roxanne Steele Joins WYCD
Roxanne Steele, most recently midday host at CBS Radio's WDZH-FM (Detroit), has moved down the hall (and down the dial) as midday host for the company's WYCD-FM. Read more here...
The Power Cow Comes to Jackson!
 Jackson Radio Works is taking full advantage of opportunities now available with FM translators, and has moved HD2/translator simulcast "Hot Country 101.5" to a new frequency and relaunched it as "95.9 The Power Cow." Read more here...
National Radio Hall of Fame Announces 2016 Class of Inductees
Voting results for the 2016 National Radio Hall of Fame's 24 nominations in six categories are in. Four of those categories were decided by a voting participant panel comprised of 400 industry professionals. Read more and see the list of inductees here...
jācapps Cracks The Connected Car Code For Radio
Michigan-based mobile developer jācapps announced a major breakthrough for radio stations, podcasters and Internet radio stations - the ability to appear in even more automobile audio entertainment systems via Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and the SmartDeviceLink system for Ford and Toyota vehicles. Read more here...
Will It Play In Grand Rapids? O'Kelly Examines Music Selection in 1960s Top 40 Radio
 Len O'Kelly, longtime radio professional, now Assistant Professor of Multimedia Journalism at Grand Valley State University, recently completed a dissertation on music selection of 1960s era top 40 radio. "But Will It Play In Grand Rapids? The Role of Gatekeepers in Music Selection in 1960s Top 40 Radio," is a 176-page paper is a fascinating read for any radio professional, student of the medium or anyone who grew up with the hits of the era. Read more and get the download link here...
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10 Reasons YOU Should Golf with the MABF!
Wednesday, August 31, 2016, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at The Inn at St. John's, Plymouth Michigan. Par-tee with the MAB Foundation at this year's Golf Fundraiser, which supports our young broadcasters! Read more here...
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WKAR-FM hires Brooke Allen
Radio veteran Brooke Allen has joined Michigan State University's WKAR-FM as Morning Edition producer and local host, as well as a contributor to Current State. Read more here...
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER HIGHLIGHT
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Speedy Spots
After graduating from Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts (now known as "Specs Howard School of Media Arts") in Southfield and Siena Heights University in Adrian, Chelsea native Jeff Van Riper spent several years at television and radio stations in Escanaba, Suburban Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Jackson and Alpena. In 1998, Jeff discovered a service niche of providing high-quality voice overs to these stations with quick turnaround, at a very affordable cost, and with outstanding customer service. Read more here...
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