June 4, 2008
MAB Provides Testimony On DTV Transition to Michigan House Energy & Technology Committee
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| Above (L-R): Gary Blievernicht (WKAR-TV), Al Blinke (WNEM-TV), Mike King (WILX-TV) and Karole White (MAB) address lawmakers. |
The Michigan Association of Broadcasters addressed the House Committee on Energy and Technology on Wednesday, June 4th to educate lawmakers on the impact the digital television conversion.
 Joining MAB’s President and CEO Karole White were General Managers Mike King of WILX-TV (Lansing) and Al Blinke of WNEM-TV and WNEM-AM (Saginaw/Flint).
Providing technical expertise at the session were Gary Blievernicht (WKAR-TV/East Lansing) and Mike Winsky, also from WILX-TV. Photo: Karole White (MAB) and Mike King (WILX-TV).
The group represented their broadcasting colleagues well, and provided the committee with a wealth of information and technical data on the conversion. Legislators commended MAB and its member’s on their efforts, and remarked on how extremely involved MAB and its members were in assisting citizens in the digital transition.
 Many of the lawmakers indicated their willingness to develop their own public awareness campaign through their cable access television shows, literature, town hall meetings and internet websites. Photo: Al Blinke (WNEM-TV) and Michigan Representative John Garfield (R-45).
Download a transcript of MAB President/CEO Karole White's testimony here. Read Broadcasting & Cable Magazine's coverage here.
In the coming weeks and months ahead, MAB staff will continue to play a supporting role to local, state-wide and federal elected officials as they help assist the most vulnerable among us in their efforts be prepared come February 17, 2009.
The MAB has speakers available to discuss the digital transition with your staff or community organization. Contact the MAB office for more information at 800-968-7622 or via email at mab@michmab.com.
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