Broadcasting Industry News
Townsquare’s WKFR-FM Raises 83k+ with Roof Sit 2024!
On May 16-18, Townsquare Media’s WKFR-FM (Kalamazoo) hosted their annual Roof Sit event, that raises awareness and funding to treat and prevent child abuse and neglect in Southwest Michigan. This year the event raised more than $83,000 for the Community Healing Center’s Children’s Programs.
Read MoreMichigan Radio Vet Ernie Fox Joins Midwestern Broadcasting/Alpena
The MAB has learned that longtime Michigan radio broadcaster Ernie Fox has joined the staff of Midwestern Broadcasting’s WZTK-FM (Alpena) (105.7 The Bird) as morning show host. Fox began his new position this past Monday (5/27).
Read More2024 Regional Murrow Award Winners Announced
The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has announced the recipients of the 2023 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. 11 Michigan broadcasters won a total of 17 awards in Region 7, which is shared with Illinois, Indiana and Ohio.
Read MoreWBCT Announces Addition of Mike Aguilar to Mornings
Radio Insight reports that iHeartMedia’s WBCT-FM (Grand Rapids) has announced the addition of Mike Aguilar to its morning show alongside Ally Mac. Aguilar has been with iHeartMedia Grand Rapids since 2006, primarily at sister station WSNX-FM.
Read MoreWADL Sale Terminated
Various press reports over the last few days indicate that Mission Broadcasting has terminated their agreement to purchase WADL-TV (Detroit) from Adell Broadcasting. This comes weeks after the FCC approved the sale of the station to Mission, but imposed a number of conditions that made the deal complicated for both seller and buyer.
Read MorePlymouth-Canton’s WSDP Announces Amplification Capital Campaign
After more than 50 years of operating in essentially the same space, Plymouth-Canton School’s WSDP-FM (88.1 the Park) has announced the Amplification Capital Campaign to raise funds to convert a classroom into a series of editing, recording, and interview studios, a staff room, and storage space.
Read MoreSPJ Detroit Honors WXYZ-TV’s Carolyn Clifford with Lifetime Achievement Award
WXYZ-TV anchor Carolyn Clifford received the SPJ’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the event. The 22-time Emmy Award-winning journalist anchors prime-time newscasts at the station.
Read MoreCumulus Names New GM for West Michigan
Cumulus Media has announced that it has promoted Steve Holm to Regional Vice President/Market Manager for Grand Rapids/Muskegon, MI. He rises from his previous role as General Sales Manager for Cumulus Dallas. The appointment was effective this past Monday (5/13).
Read MoreDelta College Public Broadcasting Recipient of $977k CPB Grant
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced this week that Delta Public Broadcasting’s WDCQ-TV (Bad Axe/Flint) is one of three public broadcasters awarded funding under the Next Generation Warning System grant program that funds public media stations to upgrade equipment and receive training to enhance alerting and warning capabilities. The program is funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Read MoreFormer WXYZ-TV Weathercaster Marilyn Turner Dies at 93
WXYZ-TV reported this past Wednesday (5/15) that legendary weathercaster Marilyn Turner has died. The station confirmed the news with her family. Neither the date nor cause was revealed.
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