Broadcasting Industry News
WCSR Hosts 3rd Annual Smoke Show
On Saturday, June 22, McKibbin Media Group’s (MMG) WCSR-FM (Hillsdale) joined with County National Bank to present “Smoke Show 3” at the Hillsdale County Fairgrounds. Contestants smoked and served BBQ pork for chances to WIN CASH prizes!
Read More2024 Regional EMMY® Winners Announced
Michigan broadcast stations and networks receiving awards included Bally Sports Detroit, WDIV-TV, WEYI-TV, WGVU-TV, WILX-TV, WJBK-TV, WKAR-TV, WLNS-TV, WNEM-TV, WOOD-TV, WTVS-TV, WWJ-TV, WWTV/WWUP-TV, WXMI-TV, WXYZ-TV and WZZM-TV.
Read MoreWILX-TV Supporting Capital Area Diaper Bank
Gray Television’s WILX-TV (Lansing) is partnering with the Capital Area Diaper Bank this week to bring awareness to the diaper/incontinence insecurity that exists in our Mid-Michigan. All week long, WILX is collecting donations at their studios as well as two sponsor locations in the Lansing area.
Read MoreIPR welcomes Scott Clemens as Classic Afternoon Host and Digital Producer
Scott Clemens recently joined Interlochen Public Radio as Classical IPR’s afternoon music host and digital content producer. He will be heard on air daily from 3-6 p.m. as the host of Matinee Classics, and he will also manage Classical IPR’s digital content such as social media accounts and email newsletters.
Read MoreWKAR-FM debuts “Inside the Arts”
WKAR Public Media (East Lansing) has announced the launch of “Inside the Arts,” a weekly news feature dedicated to exploring the arts and culture scene in mid-Michigan. The feature debuted on June 13 with the promise of engaging listeners with a wide variety of topics and discussions.
Read MoreMichigan Public Radio Stations Win PMJA Awards
Five Michigan public radio stations were recognized by the Public Media Journalists Association (PMJA). Each year, PMJA recognizes the best of local public radio news in a wide array of categories. Interlochen Public Radio, WKAR Public Media, WMUK-FM, WDET-FM and Michigan Public all received accolades for their work.
Read MoreFormer WXYZ-TV Reporter/Anchor Doris Biscoe Dies at 77
Doris Biscoe, a trailblazing newswoman who worked as a reporter and anchor for WXYZ-TV (Channel 7) for more than 25 years, died Friday, according to the station. Biscoe was 77.
Read MoreWKAR-FM Debuts “Showtunes Across the Mitten”
WKAR-FM (East Lansing) has announced the debut of “Showtunes Across the Mitten,” a new radio show dedicated to celebrating the rich tradition of musical theatre in mid-Michigan. Debuting last Friday (6/7), the new show promises to connect listeners with the best of musical theatre, past and present.
Read MoreMSU Student Radio Impact 89FM to Celebrate 35 Years!
On Saturday, June 22, student-run WDBM-FM/Impact 89FM (East Lansing) will celebrate its 35th Anniversary with a celebration for alumni and friends of all iterations of MSU Student Radio and Impact 89FM.
Read MoreJade Springart Promoted to Director of Rock Programming at Beasley Media Group Detroit
Beasley Media Group announced yesterday (6/5) that WRIF-FM (Detroit) Program Director Jade Springart has been promoted to Director of Rock Programming at the company’s Detroit cluster. In her new role, Springart will add legendary Classic Rock station 94.7 WCSX-FM to her programming duties. She will begin her new position immediately.
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