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WMOM Raises 18k+ with “Festival of Lights”
Hit Radio Media’s WMOM-FM/WHCH-FM (Ludington) has announced that it raised $18,469.71 with its “Ludington Area Festival of Lights,” held from November 27 through December 29. The announcement came January 9 during a presentation at Safe Harbor Credit Union in Ludington. A key highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of checks to four local non-profits, who together received 50% of the gate proceeds.
Read MoreWWTV/WWUP-TV to Launch “Beyond the Forecast”
910 Media Group’s WWTV/WWUP-TV (Cadillac/Sault Ste. Marie) is launching a new show, Beyond the Forecast, on March 24. The show will explore the science behind Northern Michigan’s unique weather patterns as the region transitions from winter’s chill to the emerging signs of spring.
Read MoreSalem’s WDTK-AM is now “The Answer”
RadioInsight reported this week that Salem Media’s WDTK-AM (Detroit) has rebranded itself as “The Answer.” The station, which has a conservative talk format, was formerly known as “1400 The Patriot.”
Read MoreThe Sphinx Organization Partners with Detroit PBS to Champion Musical Excellence and Diversity
“Music is a powerful tool for connection and change, and our organization intentionally takes a leadership role to advocate for and inspire opportunity for young classical artists, doing our part to help create lasting, positive change in the world,” said Sphinx Chief Programming Officer Andre Dowell. “We are fortunate to have a long-standing partnership with Detroit PBS that bolsters our efforts. Thanks to the station’s belief in our mission, this collaboration has expanded our audience and brought more awareness to the organization.”
Read MoreA $369,190 Proposed Fine for Improper Participation in EAS Tests Shows that Ignorance of FCC Rules Is No Excuse for Noncompliance
A decision from the past week shows that the FCC shows no mercy for broadcasters who don’t know the rules, even when the broadcaster attempts to comply. The FCC proposed a $369,190 fine against a Texas TV station because the station’s employees did not know how to properly participate in the 2018, 2019, and 2021 nationwide Emergency Alert Service tests.
Read More2025 Broadcasters Regulatory Calendar – Looking Ahead to Some of the Regulatory Dates and Deadlines for the New Year
2025 has begun – and everyone is speculating as to what the New Year will bring, particularly given the upcoming change in administration in the White House and at the FCC. On January 2, we published an article looking at some of the regulatory issues that we expect the FCC will address this year. And we promised to let you know about some of the deadlines that are already on the 2025 calendar. So, as we do each year at about this time, we put together a look at the regulatory dates ahead for broadcasters. To that end, we offer for your review, our 2025 Broadcasters Regulatory Calendar.
Read MoreMidwest Family Expands WIRX Reach into Northern Indiana
On January 6, Midwest Family Broadcasting’s WIRX-FM (St. Joseph/Benton Harbor) began simulcasting on the signal of sister station WYRX-FM (formerly WZOC), Plymouth/South Bend, IN.
Read MoreDanny Stewart Joins Midwest Communications Lansing
MWC Lansing Market Manager Mark Jaycox commented, “Midwest Communications Lansing and Cruisin’ 92.9 (WLMI-FM) is pleased to welcome long time radio veteran Danny Stewart back to the Lansing airwaves! We believe that the strength of local radio lies not only in playing the right music that audiences want to hear, but that we have on-air talent that can relate with everyday folks who live, work and play in this market.”
Read MoreDetroit’s John Keating Announces Retirement Plans
Detroit sports broadcaster John Keating has announced that he will be retiring at the end of the current Detroit Red Wings’ season. Keating made the announcement that he will hang up his microphone after 45 years via social media on December 27.
Read MoreRadio Hillsdale & The Dale Raise $6k+ for Salvation Army
On December 13, personalities from Radio Hillsdale WCSR-FM and The Dale (WCSR-AM/W258DE) rang bells for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign at the Hillsdale Market House. From 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. listeners, station partners, and the community made donations totaling $6,248.12!
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