FREE FROM THE NMBA
Mark your calendars to spend “Third Thursdays with the MAB”! Each month the NMBA, working with the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and other state broadcasters associations, gives member stations access to informative and timely seminars on topics ranging from small market success, leadership, recruiting, using AI, regulations and policy and MUCH MORE!
Webinars are free to NMBA members, and all are archived for later viewing. Here’s what’s on tap for the first quarter of the year!
January 15, 2026
Small Market Success Stories | Paul Jacobs, Jacobs Media
Explore how small market radio and television stations are navigating today’s challenges and finding new opportunities for growth. Learn how peers across the country are making practical, achievable changes to strengthen audience loyalty, refine local strategy, and identify realistic revenue opportunities. Gain actionable ideas you can apply in your own market, regardless of size or resources.
February 19, 2026
Leading Through Chaos | Erik Thurwanger, Think Great
Explore what effective leadership looks like during times of uncertainty and constant change. Learn strategies to unify teams, raise the leadership bar, and communicate in ways that empower and motivate others, even in challenging circumstances. Gain practical tools to set and achieve meaningful goals, build a stronger culture, and help your team perform at a higher level, no matter what pressures you face.
March 19, 2026
Recruiting & Retaining in an AI World | Lisa Fields, Media Staffing Network
Explore how Artificial Intelligence is changing the way broadcasters recruit and retain talent, from candidate sourcing to screening and onboarding. Learn where AI-driven tools can save time, improve quality-of-hire, and reduce manual workload, as well as where caution is required around bias, compliance, and evaluating human skills. Gain practical guidance to help you use AI thoughtfully in hiring, balancing efficiency with fairness, culture, and the realities of building strong teams in today’s workplace.
For the full list of this year’s exciting topics, be sure to visit www.nmba.org.
