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Use this page to keep up with our 2024 members and how we're giving back to our Mississippi communities!

10/06/2026

Behind The Mic with MAB - Episode #44: Swagger, Sales & Leadership | Derron Steenbergen

In Episode 44 of Behind the Mic with MAB, Amanda Fontaine sits down with Derron Steenbergen, founder of the Swagger Institute, longtime broadcast sales leader, and creator of the Ten Minute Trainer Network.

Derron shares what more than 30 years in broadcasting taught him about sales, leadership, relationships, and staying energized in a demanding industry. They talk about why great leaders get in the boat with their people, why sales should be about solving problems instead of simply selling products, and how small wins can keep teams moving forward.

It’s a practical, funny, and encouraging conversation about building trust, leading well, taking care of yourself, and finding a little more swagger along the way.

Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

09/22/2026

Behind The Mic with MAB - Episode #43: Why Local Journalism Still Matters | Kevin Benz

In Episode 43 of Behind the Mic with MAB, Amanda Fontaine sits down with veteran journalist, newsroom leader, and media consultant Kevin Benz.

Kevin reflects on a career spent covering major stories and leading award-winning newsrooms while exploring the challenges facing journalism today. They discuss artificial intelligence, rebuilding trust with audiences, investigative reporting, developing young journalists, and why local broadcasters remain such an important part of their communities.

Kevin also shares his outlook on the future of broadcasting and a simple challenge for every newsroom: put serving your community at the very top of the list.

Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

08/25/2026

To stay relevant, we must follow trends. Even if I don't use TikTok, I need to understand it because people get news there. The evening news will soon look like a social media feed with quick, visual blurbs.

08/24/2026

It's alarming how easily misinformation spreads. When your daily tools are built on platforms like Facebook, how do you verify what's real? We need better ways to examine the information shaping our lives.

08/23/2026

No matter what, lies always surface at the worst possible moment. It's an unavoidable truth that falsehoods, exaggerations, and deceit carry unforgivable consequences, especially in media. Once discovered, the damage is often irreparable.

08/22/2026

How can we integrate cutting-edge technology with timeless values to rebuild trust between news consumers and producers? It's the core of journalism ethics that keeps me up at night. If we can understand why faith in media is declining and find ways to restore it, that's a significant contribution.

08/21/2026

Ten years ago, the idea of vertical video was unthinkable. We saw the world in widescreen. Now, it's the dominant way people consume news, making it essential to adapt our production.

08/20/2026

Students bring me bizarre stories like the viral raccoon, Jimothy. It's fascinating, but how do we connect these oddities to fundamental news principles? Accuracy, multiple perspectives, and context are crucial, especially for today's cell phone news consumer. We need to package timeless truths for a modern audience.

08/19/2026

While AI can be a powerful tool, it's not a replacement for human thought or context. We need to integrate cutting-edge tech with timeless practices that build trust between news creators and consumers.

08/18/2026

Most people don't engage with media like we think. They prefer a personalized digest, often with just 5 words to grab their attention. This understanding has reshaped how we discuss, teach, and create media.

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301 Highland Park Cove Suite D
Ridgeland, MS
39157

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