Broadcasting Industry News
WNMU-FM’s Nicole Walton Spotlighted in “Northern Today”
WNMU-FM (Marquette) Morning Host/News Director Nicole Walton is highlighted this week in Northern Michigan University’s “Northern Today.” Walton, who has over two decades of experience at the station, started at the station as a student employee while pursuing an English degree.
Read MoreMoody Radio Grand Rapids Names New GM
Moody Radio announced the appointment of Dodd Morris as station manager of the organization’s WGNB-FM (Grand Rapids). A familiar voice to listeners in Grand Rapids, Morris served as director of operations and the evening host at WCSG-FM (Grand Rapids) before coming to Moody Radio. He was at WCSG and Cornerstone University for over 35 years.
Read MoreWKAR to Hold Casting Call for Season 11 of Curious Crew
WKAR Public Media has announced that it is holding an open casting call for children ages 9 to 13 for season eleven of Curious Crew, the award-winning television show featuring inquisitive kids exploring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics!
Read MoreFormat Flips in Grand Rapids and the Upper Peninsula
During our newsletter break for the 4th of July, your MAB learned of three stations with format adjustments here in Michigan. In Grand Rapids, Townsquare Media has rebranded Classic Hits 98.7 WFGR-FM as “98.7 The Grand.”
Read MoreWGHN’s Mary Ellen Murphy Launches Coast Guard Barbie™ Campaign
WGHN-FM (Grand Haven) Morning Host Mary Ellen Murphy has announced the launch of the station’s “Coast Guard Barbie™” Campaign. Murphy, opened up about her journey with Barbie Millicent Rogers™ (her real name) during her cancer treatment last year in a heartfelt conversation with WGHN’s Jesse Bruce.
Read MoreLatitude Media Introduces Joe Walters and Kyle Sandel
Latitude Media (Mt. Pleasant) has announced the addition of two talented individuals to its esteemed broadcast team at My1043 WCZY, Buck92 WMMI, and My Michigan Podcasts. Joe Walters joins the morning show on My1043 WCZY alongside Lizz G, bringing over a decade of experience in radio and a deep connection to the local community. Additionally, Kyle Sandel steps into the role of Sports Director.
Read MoreVeteran Grand Rapids Engineer Larry Kozal Passes
The MAB is sad to pass along the news that former Grand Rapids market radio and television engineer Larry Kozal, Jr. passed away June 29 at the age of 81. Kozal was born October 1, 1942, grew up in Muskegon. In 1965 he received his B.A. degree from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids.
Read MoreChuck Edwards Joins WHMI-FM
Krol Communications Inc., today (6/28) announced the hiring of longtime Radio air personality, Chuck Edwards, as Morning Drive co-host on the company’s WHMI-FM (Howell). Chuck will join Madison June during the Monday-Friday, 5 – 10 a.m. drivetime daypart beginning July 15th, 2024.
Read MoreSmall Market Radio Comes Up HUGE – Again!
Swick Broadcasting’s WBET-FM (Sturgis) recently held their 15th annual Radiothon to benefit the St. Joseph County United Way recently and the event broke all previous year’s numbers with a record breaking $165,508.00 raised over an 18-hour period.
Read MoreWKAR Holds Exhibition and Discussion for “Pixels and Perspectives: The Intersection of AI and Art”
On June 27, WKAR Public Media (East Lansing) invited viewers and the public to join the conversation with renowned experts and local artists at a special event as the station premieres the original short form video, “Pixels and Perspectives: The Intersection of AI and Art.”
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