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In the Television Spotlight: WKQI-FM’s Mojo In The Morning
On June 26, iHeartMedia’s “Channel 95.5” WKQI-FM (Detroit) “Mojo in the Morning” (Thomas Carballo), was featured in an interview piece by WDIV-TV. The veteran morning host discusses his 23-year career in Detroit, the changing business of radio, and how he strives to be genuine and authentic for his listening audience.
Read MoreFCC’s ATSC 3.0 Order Takes Long-Awaited Steps to Facilitate Multicast Hosting Arrangements
Last Friday (6/23), the FCC released a Third Report and Order and Fourth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Multicast Licensing Order), setting forth rules regarding Next Gen multicast hosting arrangements and seeking further comment on ATSC 3.0-related patent issues.
Read MoreDistracted Driving Law Now in Effect
As of June 30, it is now illegal to manually use a cell phone or other mobile electronic device while operating a vehicle on Michigan roads. Under the law, a driver cannot hold or support a phone or other device with any part of their hands, arms, or shoulders.
Read MoreRegional Emmy Winners Announced
On June 17, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS)/Michigan presented the 45th Annual Regional EMMY® Awards. The ceremonies were held at the Motor City Casino Sound Board.
Read MoreWLUC-TV Welcomes New Morning Anchor
Gray Television’s WLUC-TV (Marquette) has announced the hiring of Mandy Koskela as the third anchor on the station’s will be joining Elizabeth Peterson and Pavlina Osta on the station’s morning show, Upper Michigan Today starting June 28.
Koskela graduated in May from the University of Rhode Island (URI) with a bachelor’s in journalism and spent most of her life in southern Rhode Island.
Read MoreWCSR’s 2nd Annual Smoke Show a Success!
After a successful first year in 2022, McKibbin Media Group (MMG) held its second annual WCSR Smoke Show BBQ and Concert festival this past Saturday, June 17. The event was held at the Hillsdale County Fairgrounds with free admission to the public and barbecue enthusiasts turned out in force!
Read MoreAround The State: Reeves Joins WWTV/WWUP-TV; David Newman Passes; Brian Cowan to Step Down at WWWW
Teagan Reeves has joined WWTV/WWUP-TV (Cadillac): David Newman passes at age 82 and Brian Cowan steps down as PD/Morning Host at WWWW-FM (Ann Arbor).
Read MoreHit Radio Media Launches WHCH-FM in Ludington
There’s a new radio station in West Michigan, in particular the greater Ludington area. Hit Radio Media, LLC, the owners of 102.7 WMOM “Always Listen To Your Mom” launched their newest station this past Monday at noon: WHCH-FM 99.9.
Read MoreWLEN Radio Presented 2023 Celebration of Service to America Award
The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation recently awarded 103.9 WLEN Radio as the 2023 Celebration of Service to America Award winner for Small Market Radio. The Lenawee County community came together in the summer of 2022 to help the Associated Charities after an arsonist set fire to the building, severely damaging it during ‘the charities’ back to school program.
Read MoreCumulus Sells WDRQ-FM/Detroit to Family Life Broadcasting
Cumulus Media has reached an agreement to sell its WDRQ-FM (Detroit) to religious broadcaster Family Life Radio (FLR). According to the FCC transfer application filed June 13, the sale price is $10 million dollars.
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