2023
WLUC to Launch “TV6 Investigates”
Gray Television’s WLUC-TV (Marquette) has announced the addition of a brand-new investigative reporting franchise beginning in March.
“TV6 Investigates” will be a recurring series involving investigative reports of local issues that affect communities and viewers in Upper Michigan.
Read MoreWCMU Celebrates 50 Years of Radio Service with Programming Changes
WCMU Public Media, celebrating its 50th anniversary has announced that it has several new services. As of March 1, the station is offering its radio listeners expanded news coverage and a 24/7 classical service.
Read MoreWILX Partners with Communities In Schools of Michigan for Make an Impact!
WILX-TV (Lansing) kicked off it’s “Make an Impact” initiative for the year by partnering with the Michigan chapter of Communities In Schools the week of February 20. The goal of Communities In Schools is to ensure that every student, regardless of race, zip code or socioeconomic background has what they need to realize their potential in school and beyond.
Read MoreMarch Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – Comment Dates on FCC Ownership Rules, FTC Proposed Ban on Noncompete Agreements, and TV Captioning Rules; Higher FCC Application Fees; Daylight Savings Time Adjustments for AM Stations; and More
March may not have any of the regular FCC filing deadlines, but there are still plenty of regulatory activities going on this month that should grab the attention of any broadcast or media company.
Read MoreKelley-Cawthorne Announces Merger
MAB’s Lansing-based lobbyist firm Kelley Cawthorne has announced its merger with Ohio-based Pappas & Associates. In a press release, the company writes: “With this merger, we will be able to provide our clients with an even higher level of service than we can offer today.
Read MoreLongtime WXYZ-TV Sportscaster Don Shane Has Died
Sad news out of Detroit over the weekend as WXYZ-TV announced that sportscaster Don Shane has passed away at age 70. Shane spent 23 years at the station.
Read MoreChris Tyler Appointed Brand Manager at Midwest Communications Lansing
Lansing radio vet Chris Tyler moves into management at Midwest Communications’ Lansing cluster of stations. MWC Lansing Operations Manager Terry Stevens commented, “Chris is a well-known name in Lansing and we look forward to expanding his role in our cluster.”
Read MoreWRSR Welcomes Radio Legend Dan Richards Back to Flint
Krol Communication’s WRSR-FM (Flint) has announced that Dan Richards, popular Mid-Michigan radio disc jockey, is moving to the station (known as 103.9 The Fox). Richards will continue the legacy of his Sunday Night request show with a new format. The Fox Sunday Flashback with Dan Richards will feature a hybrid mix of Classic Rock and Classic Country.
Read MoreMy 5-Point Argument for Doing the Weather on the Radio
In discussions about the weather, I hear many programmers say that they no longer want to do it since everyone can get it on their phone, online, etc. With that in mind, here is my (simple) argument why I believe weather belongs on the radio.
Read MoreWDIV’s Devin Scillian Reflects on the Flow of Information in a Fast-Moving Crisis
Following last week’s tragic event on the Michigan State University campus, WDIV-TV (Detroit) anchor Devin Scillian took to the station’s website to share his thoughts on “how misinformation was being posted on various social media sites, and the station was being “so pushed and prodded to share disinformation.”
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