Broadcasting Industry News
Samantha Jacques Named New Chief Meteorologist at WZZM-TV
Tegna’s WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids) has announced that morning meteorologist Samantha Jacques has been named the new Chief Meteorologist, leading the WZZM/13 Weather Impact Team. Veteran Chief Meteorologist George Lessens is retiring after 44 years in November and announced her new role during the evening newscasts.
Read MoreMcGuire and Smith of WKAR Selected for PBS Mentor Program
Two WKAR senior directors have been selected to participate in the PBS Mentor Program. Melanie McGuire, senior director of development and communication, and Ashlee Smith, senior director of content and education, will be serving as mentors this upcoming year.
Read MoreJacobs Media to Host Free Webinar: What Radio’s Air Personalities Are Thinking in 2024
In collaboration with Don Anthony and Morning Show Boot Camp, Jacobs Media surveyed more than 500 participating U.S. radio personalities, hosts, and producers in the U.S. for AQ6, including nearly 60 of whom are currently unemployed. They expressed how they feel about key issues affecting their jobs and their careers.
Read MoreSports Rap Radio Signs-Off in Detroit
Sports Rap Radio has shut down its programming on Audacy’s WXYT-AM this past Tuesday (8/27). A group led by FOX Sports Radio host Rob Parker had leased the station starting back in June. Audacy reports that the station will return to BetQL Network programming which it was before the flip in June.
Read MoreWCSG’s Becky Carlson Retires
Cornerstone University’s WCSG-FM (Grand Rapids) announced last week that longtime News Director Becky Carlson has retired after 40 years. In a Facebook post, the station writes that “Becky has served WCSG with humility and patience over the years and has consistently practiced careful discernment in selecting news stories and relaying the day’s headlines with an impartial, factual, and compassionate approach.
Read MoreWDVD Holds Baby Bash 2024!
This past Thursday night (8/22), Cumulus Media’s WDVD-FM (Detroit) held their annual “Baby Bash” event at District 142 in Wyandotte. The annual event supports the Glamourous Moms Foundation, which works to support, inspire, and build confidence in women, expectant mothers, and their children, to enhance their quality of life.
Read MoreNew News Director and Director of Sales at WXYZ/WMYD-TV
Scripps Media’s Detroit cluster WXYZ-TV and WMYD-TV announced the names of those filling two positions on their staff this week. Tim Kochenderfer has been promoted from Assistant News Director to the role of News Director.
Read MoreWLNS Wraps Up 2024 Operation Backpack
Nexstar Media’s WLNS-TV (Lansing) has wrapped up their 2024 Operation Backpack campaign. The station partnered with Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties and Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale Counties to collect school supplies for local children, including foster children, adopted children, refugees, and others who may need assistance.
Read MoreWHLS Raises $2500+ For Blue Water Area Humane Society
On August 15, Liggett Communication’s WHLS-AM/FM (Port Huron) partnered with the Blue Water Area Humane Society for the third year of “Rockin’ the Rescue,” a day-long fundraising and awareness event.
Read MoreShawnte Passmore Joins WDIV-TV
Graham Media’s WDIV-TV (Detroit) has announced that Shawnte Passmore has joined the station as a reporter. Passmore comes to the station after a nearly 2-year stint as a journalist at KOVR-TV in Sacramento, California.
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