Broadcasting Industry News
WMOM Raises 18k+ with “Festival of Lights”
Hit Radio Media’s WMOM-FM/WHCH-FM (Ludington) has announced that it raised $18,469.71 with its “Ludington Area Festival of Lights,” held from November 27 through December 29. The announcement came January 9 during a presentation at Safe Harbor Credit Union in Ludington. A key highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of checks to four local non-profits, who together received 50% of the gate proceeds.
Read MoreWWTV/WWUP-TV to Launch “Beyond the Forecast”
910 Media Group’s WWTV/WWUP-TV (Cadillac/Sault Ste. Marie) is launching a new show, Beyond the Forecast, on March 24. The show will explore the science behind Northern Michigan’s unique weather patterns as the region transitions from winter’s chill to the emerging signs of spring.
Read MoreSalem’s WDTK-AM is now “The Answer”
RadioInsight reported this week that Salem Media’s WDTK-AM (Detroit) has rebranded itself as “The Answer.” The station, which has a conservative talk format, was formerly known as “1400 The Patriot.”
Read MoreThe Sphinx Organization Partners with Detroit PBS to Champion Musical Excellence and Diversity
“Music is a powerful tool for connection and change, and our organization intentionally takes a leadership role to advocate for and inspire opportunity for young classical artists, doing our part to help create lasting, positive change in the world,” said Sphinx Chief Programming Officer Andre Dowell. “We are fortunate to have a long-standing partnership with Detroit PBS that bolsters our efforts. Thanks to the station’s belief in our mission, this collaboration has expanded our audience and brought more awareness to the organization.”
Read MoreMidwest Family Expands WIRX Reach into Northern Indiana
On January 6, Midwest Family Broadcasting’s WIRX-FM (St. Joseph/Benton Harbor) began simulcasting on the signal of sister station WYRX-FM (formerly WZOC), Plymouth/South Bend, IN.
Read MoreDanny Stewart Joins Midwest Communications Lansing
MWC Lansing Market Manager Mark Jaycox commented, “Midwest Communications Lansing and Cruisin’ 92.9 (WLMI-FM) is pleased to welcome long time radio veteran Danny Stewart back to the Lansing airwaves! We believe that the strength of local radio lies not only in playing the right music that audiences want to hear, but that we have on-air talent that can relate with everyday folks who live, work and play in this market.”
Read MoreDetroit’s John Keating Announces Retirement Plans
Detroit sports broadcaster John Keating has announced that he will be retiring at the end of the current Detroit Red Wings’ season. Keating made the announcement that he will hang up his microphone after 45 years via social media on December 27.
Read MoreRadio Hillsdale & The Dale Raise $6k+ for Salvation Army
On December 13, personalities from Radio Hillsdale WCSR-FM and The Dale (WCSR-AM/W258DE) rang bells for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign at the Hillsdale Market House. From 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. listeners, station partners, and the community made donations totaling $6,248.12!
Read MoreAgreement with Audio Engineers of Detroit Paves Path for Students to Graduate from Ferris State University
Students attending a leading audio production and training facility in southeast Michigan, Audio Engineers of Detroit, will receive Ferris State University credit for their coursework under an agreement intended to build a pathway through Ferris State’s Television and Digital Media Production degree program.
Read MoreFormer WDET Program Director Judy Adams Passes
Former WDET Program Director and host Judy Adams has passed away at age 75. Adams died December 24 after battling an illness. Adams spent more than 30 years at WDET, serving for most of them as PD. She hosted a program on the station called Morphogenesis and later, The Judy Adams Program. Adams left the station in 2005.
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