Broadcasting Industry News
WKAR’s Elkins Elected to America’s Public Television Stations Board
America’s Public Television Stations announced February 16 that Susi Elkins, director of broadcasting and general manager of WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University has been elected to serve as professional vice chair on the board of the nonprofit organization. The mission of APTS is to ensure a strong and financially sound public television system…
Read MoreWWJ’s 18th Winter Survival Radiothon For THAW raises $416K in Heating Assistance
Entercom’s WWJ-AM (Detroit) held its 18th Annual Winter Survival Radiothon for THAW (The Heat And Warmth Fund) on February 12, raising $416,000 in Heating Assistance for Detroit area residents in need. The 14-hour radiothon raised donations to keep families safe and warm this winter by bidding on items in the Online Auction. Many have generously…
Read MoreFormer Detroit TV Anchor Karen Hudson-Samuels Dies
The MAB has learned that former WGPR-TV (Detroit) anchor, producer and news director Karen Hudson-Samuels has passed away. The Detroit media icon was found dead at her home by her husband last Tuesday (2/9), just one day after taking the COVID-19 vaccine, but the official cause of her death is still unknown. One of Samuels’…
Read MoreTownsquare Announces First Ever Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Townie Awards
Townsquare Kalamazoo/Battle Creek has announced its inaugural Townie Awards for 2021. In a release, the company said they are committed to standing with local businesses, and the people who bring them to life and make them special. Local businesses have always been an integral part of the fabric of their community, and supporting these businesses…
Read MoreWXSP to Air Grand Rapids Griffins’ Home Games
Nexstar’s WXSP-TV has announced that it will air all 15 Grand Rapids Griffins home games this season. Larry Figurski of sister station WOOD-TV will handle play-by-play duties while Bob Kaser, the voice of the Griffins, recovers from his recent open-heart surgery. Figurski will be joined by commentators Lou Rabaut, a longtime analyst on Griffins broadcasts,…
Read MoreMichigan Radio Joins Solutions Journalism Partnership to Cover Local Caregivers
Caregivers are in short supply due to a rapidly growing older population that is living longer and requiring more assistance. The caregivers who step up – both family members and those who are paid to do the job — face many physical, emotional and financial challenges that have been exacerbated by the pandemic. Michigan Radio…
Read MoreNick Chase Joins Midwest’s WWDK, WQTX in Lansing
Lansing radio vet Nick Chase has joined Midwest Communications in Lansing where he’ll oversee day-to-day operations of WWDK-FM and WQTX-FM. MWC Lansing Operations Manager Terry Stevens said, “Nick is a well-known name in the market, and we look forward to putting his considerable knowledge and skills to work in our cluster.” MWC Lansing Market Manager…
Read MoreFormer Detroit Air Personality Jerry Lubin Has Passed Away
The MAB has learned that former Detroit radio personality Jerry Lubin passed away on February 4, reportedly from COVID-19 related health issues. Lubin was one of the so-called WABX-FM “Air Aces” that graced the station’s airwaves in the ’70s and early ’80s. WABX was a widely influential freeform/progressive rock radio station in Detroit for years. …
Read MoreWSYM Giving Away More Than 1,600 Books with ‘If You Give A Child A Book’ Campaign
Scripps Media’s WSYM-TV (Lansing) has announced that its employees, along with the Scripps Howard Foundation, have made it their mission to get high-quality books to children in our community through the “If You Give A Child A Book” campaign. This past summer, the station did a call-out for donations from employees and the community. With…
Read MoreBeasley’s WRIF Celebrates 50 Years
Beasley Media Group has unveiled details of the upcoming celebration of 101 WRIF’s 50th Anniversary Celebration in Detroit, Michigan! Sunday (2/14) will mark the official day the station went live on the air in the Motor City. Back in 1971, the station changed call letters from “WXYZ” to the iconic “WRIF” call letters that are…
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