Broadcasting Industry News
Michigan Radio’s Steve Schram appointed to Nielsen Audio Advisory Council
Steve Schram, Executive Director and General Manager of Michigan Radio – WUOM, Ann Arbor, has been selected to serve as the sole representative for Public Radio on the Nielsen Audio Advisory Council. The Council is a forum for Nielsen clients to share their interests, concerns, and suggestion about Nielsen’s service and to hear the perspective…
Read MoreFrank Beckmann to End WJR Run this Friday
WJR-AM (Detroit) Mid-Morning On-Air Host Frank Beckmann, who announced his coming retirement in January, will do his last program on-air at WJR this Friday (3/26), wrapping up a 48-year radio career. A sports broadcasting legend, Beckmann has hosted “The Frank Beckmann Show” on WJR weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to Noon for the last 18 years.…
Read MoreBreck Kinsey Joins Saginaw’s WKCQ
MacDonald Broadcasting’s WKCQ-FM (Saginaw) has announced that Breck Kinsey has joined the station’s airstaff for the 7 p.m. to midnight shift. Kinsey arrives from WLEW-FM (Bad Axe), where she spent nearly two years on the air. WKCQ Operations Manager/Program Director Jason Addams said “Breck is a lifelong KCQ listener, having grown up in the area. …
Read MoreNorthern Michigan Radio Legend Bill Vogel Passes
The MAB has learned that veteran northern Michigan air personality and voice-over/commercial talent “The Captain” Bill Vogel has passed away. For 20 years, Vogel was “The Mouth” of WKHQ-FM (Charlevoix) and helped put the station on the map. He built a large following with his Zoo Crew Morning Show and his fan base included visitors…
Read MoreWDIV Promotes Angie Cady to Local Sales Manager
WDIV-TV, Graham Media Group’s NBC affiliate in Detroit, has named Angie Cady its Local Sales Manager. In this role, Cady will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the local sales team and strategy. “Angie is an energetic leader who has the respect and admiration of the WDIV-Local 4 leadership, our sales team, and…
Read MoreBrent Alberts Appointed Brand Manager at WMMQ
Industry veteran Brent Alberts has been appointed Brand Manager of Townsquare Media’s WMMQ-FM (Lansing). Alberts has been Brand Manager of sister stations WJIM-AM and WVFN-AM and continues with those duties. Alberts will also host the station’s afternoon drive slot as well as continuing to host the station’s “All Request Saturday Night,” which he has hosted…
Read MoreWDET Launches Campaign to Purchase New Transmitter
Wayne State University’s WDET-FM (Detroit) has launched a campaign to raise the money required to replace its aging 21-year old main transmitter. The transmitter failed in January and since then the station has been operating in its 34-year old backup transmitter and notes that it is also not working properly. The station says some listeners…
Read MoreWLNS Hosts Digital Town Hall on Mental Health
On March 17, Nexstar Broadcasting’s WLNS-TV (Lansing) hosted a one-hour digital Townhall focused on Mental Health. The event was streamed live on the station’s website as well as Facebook. Experts answered viewer questions and discussed a number of topics, and resources available for those struggling with mental illness. Viewers were able to submit a question…
Read MoreBeasley Media Group to Debut the Mason & Starr Morning Show in the Motor City
Beasley Media Group Detroit has announced that the Mason & Starr Morning Show will debut on Monday, March 22 on its WDMK-FM (KISS-FM) (Detroit). A legendary Motor City radio veteran, John Mason most recently served as the Midday Personality at KISS-FM. Angie Starr is best known for her work as night host and weekend air…
Read MoreStation Sales: One FM and Two Translators
Two applications for assignment of Michigan licenses were filed recently with the FCC. In the first application, filed on March 5, Central Michigan University is selling FM translator W236BU to Black Diamond Broadcast Holdings. CMU previously used the translator to relay WCMW-FM (Harbor Springs) into the Traverse City market. This is no longer necessary since…
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